West Virginia Governor Investigates NCAA Over WVU Tournament Exclusion

Governor Patrick Morrisey has launched a probe into the NCAA selection process, alleging potential corruption and conflicts of interest after West Virginia University was left out of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

West Virginia University was excluded from the NCAA Tournament despite being unanimously projected to qualify by 111 bracketologists, a first in tournament history.
North Carolina, with a weaker resume including a 1-12 record in Quad 1 games, was controversially selected as the final at-large team over WVU.
Governor Patrick Morrisey has directed Attorney General JB McCuskey to investigate the NCAA selection committee for potential corruption, conflicts of interest, and lack of transparency.
Bubba Cunningham, UNC's athletic director and NCAA selection committee chair, faced criticism for financial incentives tied to UNC's inclusion despite claiming he recused himself from discussions about UNC.
WVU declined to participate in the NIT, and Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark criticized the NCAA's decision, calling WVU's resume stronger than several teams selected for the tournament.