Miami RedHawks' NCAA Bid Hangs by a Thread

0:00On March 12, Miami Red Hawks ranked 20th nationally, just snagged a projected at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, according to ESPN. Bracketologist Joe Lunardi, they lost in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals to UMass, but their perfect 31 and 0 regular season has them hanging on. As one of the last four teams in, the twist here is that Miami might have bumped Auburn Tigers right out of the dance. Auburn now sits among the last four teams out in Lunardi's latest bracket, turning what was a strong resume into a heartbreaking wait and see. Fans and coaches are buzzing about it. Miami head coach Travis Steele vowed to wear a speedo at the team's Selection Sunday Watch Party if they make it. College basketball analyst Bruce Pearl, father of Auburn's head coach, admitted he was rooting against Miami in the conference tournament so they could grab an at-large spot instead. Pearl had some fun back and forth with Steele too. He agreed to cover Steele's league fine from a halftime outburst during a game against Western Michigan, donating it straight to Steele's favorite, charity.

1:06Even after criticizing Miami's bid chances earlier, Pearl celebrated their 31st win on social media. All eyes turned to Selection Sunday now, where Miami hopes to hear their name called and avoid that speedo moment, turning into a disappointment.