Instead of West Virginia making the NCAA Tournament, North Carolina ended up being selected to compete in a First Four game against San Diego State in a battle of No. 11 seeds. The Tar Heels had a 1-12 record in Quad 1 games during the season, far worse the Mountaineers' 6-10 mark.

First West Virginia was a surprising omission from the NCAA Tournament. Then the Mountaineers lost their coach.

Let's take a look at why West Virginia is on the outside looking in, and what the selection committee had to say about the decision. SN's MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket \| TV