WV Governor Launches NCAA Selection Investigation

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an investigation into the NCAA selection committee after West Virginia University (WVU) was controversially excluded from the 2025 March Madness tournament. WVU had been widely expected to receive an at-large bid due to its six Quad 1 wins and a strong schedule, outperforming North Carolina in key metrics, despite the latter being selected as the final team. The controversy has been fueled by the fact that North Carolina's athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, chairs the selection committee, raising concerns about potential bias. Morrisey, supported by Attorney General JB McCuskey, emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in the selection process, expressing outrage over what he called a 'miscarriage of justice and robbery at the highest level.' The investigation seeks to uncover any 'backdoor deals' or corruption in the selection process, demanding clarifications on the criteria used. Fans and analysts have echoed the sentiment of unfairness, underscoring WVU's robust performance against top teams and in a challenging conference.