For the first time in NCAA committee history, the top 4 seeds received unanimous votes in their exact order from every member, with all 12 votes, as stated by Committee Chairman Charles McClelland. The selection process also highlighted North Carolina and Marquette's recent victories, which secured their positions at No. 5 and No. 7 respectively in the overall rankings. Additionally, Dayton, Creighton, and Clemson were also considered for the top 16 spots.
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NCAA says North Carolina's win over Tennessee gave Tar Heels edge for No. 5 overall, while Marquette's win over Kansas gave them edge for No. 7. Others considered for top 16 were: Dayton, Creighton and Clemson.
Committee chair Charles McClelland says Dayton, Creighton and Clemson -- not in that order -- were also in the conversation for the final spot in the 1-16 ranking.
Committee chairman Charles McClelland says that for first time in committee history, the top 4 seeds were unanimous, in order, on every member's ballot.