Biggest question for the March Madness bracket is whether Miami (Ohio), at 31-1, will be included

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By EDDIE PELLSMarch 15, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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The central question surrounding the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket selection is whether Miami (Ohio) will receive an invitation. Despite an impressive 31-1 record, their inclusion is uncertain. Miami (Ohio) was defeated by Massachusetts in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament on March 12, 2026, in Cleveland. The article includes images from other college basketball games, including Duke versus Virginia in the ACC championship, St. John's versus UConn in the Big East tournament championship, and Auburn versus Tennessee in the SEC tournament. The article highlights the debate around whether Miami (Ohio)'s regular season record is enough to overcome their early exit in their conference tournament and secure a spot in March Madness.

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Virginia 40% Cleveland 40% Charlotte, N.C. 40% St. John’s 50% Massachusetts 50% Atlantic Coast Conference 50% Cameron Boozer 50% Duke 60% Antwone Woolfolk 60% Mid-American Conference 60% March Madness 80% Miami (Ohio) ×590%

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