The Big East's performance in the NCAA Tournament has sparked controversy, with the conference going 6-0, including five double-digit wins, and securing three teams in the Sweet 16. Criticism has arisen over the selection committee's decision to only include three Big East teams in the tournament. UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, highlighted the issue, stating that the Big East deserved 'five or six' teams in the tournament, citing underperformance by other leagues that received more bids. Hurley specifically mentioned Seton Hall's 15-point victory and their win over Marquette as examples of the conference's strength. This sentiment was echoed in various reports, emphasizing the perceived oversight by the NCAA selection committee.
UConn's Dan Hurley says lack of Big East teams in NCAA's March Madness 'sucks' https://t.co/cCIOGmqxcp
Now on @njdotcom UConn's Dan Hurley says Big East deserved ‘five or six’ NCAA Tournament teams, other leagues have ‘under-performed’ https://t.co/8z7cka63Xd
UConn coach Dan Hurley was asked about the Big East going 6-0 so far in the NCAA Tournament: "You’ve see how other leagues that got the bids that our league deserved has underperformed." He added: "Obviously the mistake was made. It sucks."
Dan Hurley on @SetonHallMBB "Seton Hall beat us by 15 and they beat Marquette" "There should've been 5 or 6 Big East teams in this tournament....You've seen how some of the other leagues have under-performed in this tournament."
The Big East is now 6-0 in the NCAA Tournament, with five double-digit wins and all of three of its teams in the Sweet 16. Don't worry, @RealPitino. I will never let the committee forget how bad they screwed up only putting three Big East teams in 😤😤