This sounds like the ACC trying to kill the Tournament. They don't actually give a rats a$$ if Mississippi Valley State, San Jose State, Northern Colorado, Cleveland State, Alcorn State, Stetson or Hartford or the two hundred other schools that rarely get in are playing.

Perhaps the thinking is Duke, North Carolina, Syracuse, Miami and other power schools will get two or three free patsy wins at home before the Tournament starts. Home games means more ticket sales, even if it is a couple of 95-45 scores. But importantly it removes for coaches the fear of getting fired for missing the tournament. Job security is a very strong motivator for coaches lobbying positions.

But that is not truly serious, Coach K is giving an argument reductio ad absurdum. “With everyone super, no one will be” - Syndrome.

What we are heading for is a bit smaller tournament due to a P5 break away.