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Painter Defends Big-School Scheduling: Mid-Majors Can Compete
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Purdue coach Matt Painter defended his teams schedule, which includes games against mid-major teams, after a win in the NCAA Tournament. He argued that net efficiency ratings matter for tournament seeding and that power programs need to play a mix of teams to build their resumes. Mid-major coaches like Travis Steele and Flynn Clayman have criticized big programs for avoiding them, but Purdues success shows that mid-majors can compete when given the chance. The debate highlights the importance of scheduling in shaping tournament paths.
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