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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 5703746, member: 40"]
Your dumb take is what I'm having difficulty wrapping my head around.  Others have outlined the Q3 dilemma, not going to bother explaining it again.

I don't know where you are pulling your data from.  But KenPom has them at #274 for SoS.  Not suggesting that is great, but it isn't 340.

And Strength of schedule is only one indicator.  They are #54 in the NET.

Which is why they will be comfortably in on selection sunday.  Because nobody would exclude a 31-1 team that checks numerous boxes.

Edit - here is some more detail, with numbers backing up why they'll be in:

As of March 12, 2026, Miami (Ohio) is [B]strongly projected[/B] to make the NCAA Tournament as an at-large bid, despite a shocking quarterfinal loss to UMass in the MAC tournament that ended their 31-0 perfect season. They are considered a lock by many analysts due to their historic record, though likely an at-large team rather than an automatic qualifier. 
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[B]Key Details:[/B]
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[*][B]Record:[/B] 31-1 (18-0 in regular season MAC play).
[*][B]Status:[/B] Lost to UMass 87-83 in the MAC Tournament quarterfinals on March 12.
[*][B]Projection:[/B] Despite the loss, their resume (21st in strength of record) makes them highly likely to receive an at-large bid, potentially appearing in the First Four in Dayton.
[*][B]Historical Context:[/B] No team with over 29 wins has ever been omitted from the NCAA tournament. 
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