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In this episode of ‘Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz,’ hosted by Bob Bertucci and sponsored by SNA Sports Group, the panel discusses the Women’s NCAA Division I National Championship Selection and Bracket Placement. Guest Carrie Coll, a former member of the NCAA Championships Committee, provides detailed insights into the selection and seeding process, including the roles and responsibilities of committee members throughout the season. The discussion covers the importance of RPI, KPI, head-to-head comparisons, and the impact of conference standings. Questions are raised about bias towards Power Four conferences and how this affects smaller conferences’ chances. The show wraps up with a debate on scheduling tactics for both high and lower-ranking teams to improve overall conference standing and NCAA tournament inclusion.
