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Here is a list of everybody Miami (OH) TRIED to schedule in men's basketball this season
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Here is a list of everybody Miami (OH) TRIED to schedule in men's basketball this season

https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/here-is-a-list-of-everybody-miami-oh-tried-to-schedule-in-men-s-basketball-this-season
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  • Miami (OH) actively pursued high-profile non-conference games this season, according to FOIA emails.
  • Miami had an undefeated 30-0 regular season and is unlikely to be penalized for not adding big games.
  • AD David Sayler argued a systemic bias favors power conference opponents in scheduling.
  • Miami reportedly scheduled Maine for Dec. 7 after not landing other high-profile games.
  • The article lists specific teams Miami tried to schedule, including Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, and Marquette.
  • Pitt did host Hofstra on Dec. 7, while Miami was reportedly seeking a guarantee game at Pitt.
  • Miami’s scheduling challenges are tied to not securing games against power conferences.
  • The article frames the schedule strength as a factor in NCAA Tournament considerations.
  • The report notes Miami’s out-of-conference schedule lacked Top-160 KenPom opponents.
  • The piece includes commentary on how scheduling impacts the NCAA tournament path for mid-major programs.
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Wisconsin Badgers one of several teams to ghost Miami (OH)'s schedule request
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Wisconsin Badgers one of several teams to ghost Miami (OH)'s schedule request

https://www.si.com/college/wisconsin/basketball/wisconsin-badgers-one-of-several-teams-to-ghost-miami-oh-s-schedule-request
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  • Miami (OH) pressed Wisconsin in late May about a buy game for November or December.
  • Wisconsin did not have a record of responding to Miami’s scheduling inquiry.
  • Miami highlighted other programs that declined or avoided high-profile nonconference games.
  • Miami’s athletic director presented receipts of scheduling attempts to build a robust nonconference slate.
  • Miami’s RedHawks are undefeated and ranked, prompting questions about schedule strength.
  • Wisconsin’s nonconference strategy focused on challenging games and tournament readiness.
  • Wisconsin had buy games scheduled in November and December to start the season.
  • Wisconsin defeated multiple MAC schools in their nonconference run.
  • Open records requests disclosed correspondence related to Miami’s scheduling outreach.
  • Miami’s schedule discussions referenced a national debate on scheduling and risk management.
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