College Basketball Debate Explodes: Matt Painter, Nate Oats Fire Back At Mid-Major ‘Ducking’ Claims

The debate around college basketball scheduling at the NCAA Tournament has become a bit one-sided in recent weeks thanks to Miami (OH), and other mid-majors.

The issue has been a hot topic that ratcheted up further as Miami (OH) inched closer to March Madness. For some programs, the complaint is familiar: Power conference teams avoid scheduling such teams, fearing a loss that could hurt their postseason résumé.

But that argument only goes so far when you hear from coaches like Purdue’s Matt Painter and Alabama’s Nate Oats.