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sports23h ago
Here is a list of everybody Miami (OH) TRIED to schedule in men's basketball this season
- 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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