I mean who here is shocked that after 1,000 of games we have Oklahoma, Clemson, Ohio State, and an SEC team in the playoffs?....shocking I tell you...shocking.
Over 100 schools are playing games....no chance to make it to the playoffs. Everyone in bball makes it to a tournament. Everyone end up playing for something.
I like football more than basketball, but I like college basketball the best. The end of February and March is the best sporting time of the year...351 schools actually have a chance. They realistically do not have a "shot" to win it but they do have a chance.