The Committee…

tries to help smaller teams win.

forces power conference teams to play an extra game.

selects an equal number of teams from each conference.

requires some smaller conference teams to play additional games.

The Committee strives to create a fair and balanced selection process for all college basketball teams, regardless of conference affiliation. They may require smaller conference teams to participate in additional play-in games in order to earn a spot in the tournament. Ultimately, the Committee's goal is to ensure that the best teams, regardless of size or reputation, have the opportunity to compete and succeed in the tournament.