West Virginia Launches Investigation Into NCAA Selection Process

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the state will investigate the NCAA selection process after the Mountaineers were excluded from the men's basketball tournament. Morrisey criticized the decision as a 'miscarriage of justice,' particularly pointing out North Carolina's inclusion, led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who chaired the selection committee. He expressed concerns about potential bias and called for transparency in the selection criteria, suggesting possible corrupt practices. The NCAA officials maintain that the process is fair and that any committee member with a conflict of interest recuses themselves. Morrisey stated that the investigation aims to uncover any backroom dealings that may have influenced the selections. This move reflects a growing trend of state intervention in college sports governance.