Big East Teams Exclusion from NCAA Tournament

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
UConn head coach Dan Hurley believes Big East teams were unfairly excluded from the NCAA Tournament despite strong performances in non-conference games.

Key Points

  • Big East teams like St. John's and Seton Hall were excluded despite good performances
  • Comparison to underperforming big conferences like the SEC

Pros

  • Strong performances by Big East teams in non-conference games
  • UConn, Marquette, and Creighton advanced to the Sweet 16

Cons

  • Only three Big East teams made the NCAA Tournament
  • Fans and coaches believe more Big East teams deserved a spot