I am wondering what today's selection show will be like when the new weighted RPI is used by the Committee. On the SIU board several weeks ago it was pointed out that no team with an RPI of 40 or better and fewer than 10 losses has never been left out.

Will the MVC get 5 bids? How many teams from power conferences (Big 6) with fewer than 20 wins with RPIs in the 50s and 60s make the tournament?

For the past two decades, in various years, I've seen teams from mid-major conferences with RPIs/Sagarin ratings in the 50s and 60s told by the committee that was too low.

Will the shoe be on the other foot this year?