The Complexity of Sports Seeding and Structure

This chapter explores the intense debates over basketball team seeding, particularly during tournament season, and the cyclical outrage that accompanies these discussions. It further examines the implications of the NCAA's format changes and the evolving strategies in college basketball, including critiques of both coaching decisions and recruitment practices. The speakers also reflect on broader issues within sports organizations, highlighting frustrations with institutional inertia and the impact on both players and fans.