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Stephen A. Smith gives definitive take on Miami (OH)'s NCAA Tournament chances
- Stephen A. Smith argues Miami (OH) should receive an NCAA at-large bid despite a weak resume.
- Smith notes Miami (OH) went 30-0 in the regular season and should be evaluated beyond schedule strength.
- The MAC Tournament begins March 12 with the top eight teams; an auto-bid remains possible for Miami (OH).
- Critics view Miami (OH)’s lack of Q1 wins as a major hurdle for an at-large bid.
- Analysts differ on whether schedule strength should disqualify Miami (OH) from at-large consideration.
- The article notes the contrasting views of college basketball voices, including Bruce Pearl and Jay Williams.
- Miami (OH) already secured the No. 1 seed in the MAC Tournament prior to the conference games.
- The article emphasizes the debate on whether the regular season still holds weight if a team goes undefeated.
- The report frames the NCAA inclusion decision as possible despite a potential MAC Tournament outcome.
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