2020 NCAA Tournament

[thebear]

The other thing that makes 1-16 bracketing difficult in D-III is that there are 43 pool A and 1 pool B bids.  22 of these AQ bids are to teams that likely would not make the tournament otherwise [Massey 65 and below]. 

In D-I there are 68 bids and only 32 AQ's four of which must play in the Tuesday/Wednesday first four to get the honor of meeting a 1 seed on the weekend (16 seeds are 1-139 vs. 1 seeds).

Costs and Geography also are an issue in D-III, although I suspect the D-I tournament spends more on the hospitality rooms at the various sites than the entire cost of the D-III tournament.

[VT-Alum-NOVA]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

[CNU85]

If D3 would only generate Television and Merchandise revenue like D1

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

I like the unique elements of how the D3 tournament works.  I wish they'd loosen the reigns a little in terms of budget to better balance the bracket, but we don't need to do a 100% national bracket like d1.  You do lose something in that.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

DIII gets 3.18% of the operating budget. The D1 MBB tournament brings in something like 90% of that operating budget. Feel free to tell D1 to give up the money it's making for a division that isn't bringing in any revenue other than dues.

I'd love to see more money in DIII, but I am also realistic of the situation. The percentage was agreed upon back in the 70s when the divisions were created. DIII will get more money in the future, but the costs of producing the tournaments in all sports continues to go up (transportation and official fees being the biggest cost rises).

[Greek Tragedy]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

I like the unique elements of how the D3 tournament works.  I wish they'd loosen the reigns a little in terms of budget to better balance the bracket, but we don't need to do a 100% national bracket like d1.  You do lose something in that.

The only I would like a more national level is so we don't  see St. Thomas and St. John's possibly  meeting sooner than later. So we don't  see conference opponents like Texas-Dallas and LeTourneau possibly meeting in the 2nd round. Move conference teams as far away from each other as possible.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

I like the unique elements of how the D3 tournament works.  I wish they'd loosen the reigns a little in terms of budget to better balance the bracket, but we don't need to do a 100% national bracket like d1.  You do lose something in that.

The only I would like a more national level is so we don't  see St. Thomas and St. John's possibly  meeting sooner than later. So we don't  see conference opponents like Texas-Dallas and LeTourneau possibly meeting in the 2nd round. Move conference teams as far away from each other as possible.

That's sort of what I mean.  I'd love enough leeway to properly bracket 1-4 in each quadrant, at least.  It would only be one or two more flights a year.  It's really just a Midwest issue; the East Coast is usually compact enough to make it work.

[PauldingLightUP]

Excellent preview and predictions Ryan. Bravo! Only 23 hours now until the games begin.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

if NCAA would only open its wallet, this could happen like it does in D1.  How cool of an experience would that be for players?

I like the unique elements of how the D3 tournament works.  I wish they'd loosen the reigns a little in terms of budget to better balance the bracket, but we don't need to do a 100% national bracket like d1.  You do lose something in that.

The only I would like a more national level is so we don't  see St. Thomas and St. John's possibly  meeting sooner than later. So we don't  see conference opponents like Texas-Dallas and LeTourneau possibly meeting in the 2nd round. Move conference teams as far away from each other as possible.

That would be nice ... and if the current pilot program (three years) is adopted, I wouldn't be surprised of committees push for no conference opponents in the first-weekend ... however, that would incur a significant cost, so I am not holding my breathe.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

The Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments are set to get going. It all starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday with the first men's game.

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[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Johns Hopkins just announced they will not permit spectators to attend the first or second rounds games on their campus.  Less than 15 hours before the first tip.

[Greek Tragedy]

Guess you're staying home this weekend.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Guess you're staying home this weekend.

We've been told media credentials will be honored.  I plan to go.  I'm also planning to drive from Baltimore to Philadelphia after the first game to catch the double headed at Swarthmore.

[CNU85]

Guess you're staying home this weekend.

We've been told media credentials will be honored.  I plan to go.  I'm also planning to drive from Baltimore to Philadelphia after the first game to catch the double headed at Swarthmore.

So - if you're a journalist(media) its ok to be potentially exposed.
If you are a player or coach its ok to be potentially exposed
If you are an official or time keeper its ok to be potentially exposed
If you are a parent of a player it is not ok to be potentially exposed
If you are a fan it is not ok to be potentially exposed.

I understand and support cautionary measures. I do not understand selective cautionary measures not based on medical circumstances but rather on what type of attendee you are to the event. I'm sure others will disagree. Just stating my opinion.

And the hotel that canceled Yeshiva's reservations. Geez. Would you rather have a team that  has been checked out medically and cleared for travel, or random people walking in your front door in which you have no idea if they just stepped off a plan from Italy?

On with the games! This is making my heart monitor act up!

[Smitty Oom]

Guess you're staying home this weekend.

We've been told media credentials will be honored.  I plan to go.  I'm also planning to drive from Baltimore to Philadelphia after the first game to catch the double headed at Swarthmore.

Will be curious to hear how the empty gym effects the game, if at all.