UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma didn’t mince words when asked about what revenue sharing and name, image and likeness means for the game.
“That was the death of the mid-majors,” Auriemma said.
Auriemma might be on to something. Twenty seven mid-major teams were included in the Women’s NCAA Tournament draw this season, 26 got automatic bids. One team—Richmond out of the Atlantic 10—got an at-large bid. None of them advance past the first round.
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