West Virginia Launches NCAA Investigation After Tournament Snub

Governor Patrick Morrisey criticizes the selection process, alleging corruption and bias following West Virginia's exclusion in favor of North Carolina.

West Virginia was excluded from the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament despite being unanimously projected by 111 bracketologists to make the field.
The NCAA cited the season-ending injury of star player Tucker DeVries as a key factor in the decision, though critics argue the team still achieved significant wins without him.
North Carolina, whose athletic director chaired the selection committee, was controversially selected over West Virginia despite a weaker resume, including just one Quad 1 win compared to West Virginia's six.
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an investigation into the NCAA's selection process, calling the decision a 'miscarriage of justice' and raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
The controversy has reignited calls for greater transparency and reform in the NCAA tournament selection process, with widespread backlash from fans, officials, and analysts.