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2d ago

Bruce Pearl Casts Doubt on At-Large Case for 29-0 Miami (Ohio)

The retired Auburn coach argues the unbeaten RedHawks lack quality wins, leaving the conference title as their clearest path.

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Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) talks with former head coach Bruce Pearl after the Tigers beat the Kentucky Wildcats at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Miami (Ohio) is 29-0 and the nation’s only remaining unbeaten Division I team heading into the MAC Tournament.
  • Speaking on a TNT Sports studio show, Bruce Pearl said Miami is not one of the 68 best teams and would need to win the MAC to qualify.
  • The RedHawks’ profile shows zero Quad 1 wins, one Quad 2 win, a heavy share of Quad 4 victories, and a nonconference schedule ranked near the bottom nationally.
  • Selection metrics cited in coverage place Miami around No. 49 in the NET and outside the top 80 in KenPom, underscoring a weak at-large résumé.
  • The MAC has not earned multiple NCAA bids since 1998–99, so a Miami loss in the league tournament would set up a marquee Selection Sunday debate over inclusion and seeding.