NC State AD makes strong case for Wolfpack as huge snub

NC State was among the biggest snubs in this year’s NCAA Tournament and was left “disappointed” with the selection committee.

Wolfpack athletic director Debbie Yow sent a statement defending the basketball team’s credentials. She cited their NET ranking (33), Ken Pom (32), BPI (26), and Sagarin (24) as part of the reasons they should have been included in the tourney.

Here’s the statement:

Statement from @PackAthletics AD Debbie Yow (@gopacknow) … pic.twitter.com/mjj60YtjZ3

— Fred Demarest (@Fred_Demarest) March 17, 2019

TCU coach Jamie Dixon was similarly disappointed, though the Horned Frogs had less of a case.

Most of the numbers seem to confirm that NC State, along with Clemson, was better than other teams that made it in as at-large selections.

Best Teams OUT (with Vegas Ranking)
#28 Clemson
#31 NC State
#34 Texas

Worst At-Large IN
#72 Temple
#71 St. Johns

Pro @BradPowers7 says:
Clemson (OUT) would be favored by 6-points over Temple (IN)!

— RJ Bell (@RJinVegas) March 17, 2019