West Virginia governor says he’ll take legal action against NCAA over tournament snub
- West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an investigation into the NCAA's selection criteria after West Virginia was excluded from the 2025 Tournament.
- Morrisey accused the NCAA of corruption, stating that the selection process has not evolved with the billion-dollar business of college sports.
- Coach Darian DeVries expressed shock at West Virginia's exclusion, believing the team's accomplishments warranted a tournament bid.
- Athletic Director Wren Baker supported DeVries, stating their resume was better than several teams included in the tournament, calling the decision a travesty.
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