# 2026 NCAA Tournament Selection Show Reaction

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Podcast: [The D1Baseball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-d1baseball-podcast-6260532)
Published: 2026-05-25T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Aaron Fitt, Kendall Rogers and Mark Etheridge react to the unveiling of the 2026 NCAA tournament field. 00:00 Bracket Is Set 00:23 Mercer Snub Debate 01:21 Sun Belt vs Bubble Teams 02:18 Kentucky Gets In 03:44 Seeding Surprises 05:26 S Curve Seeding Theory 07:47 Last Four In Out 08:56 Committee Favoritism Check 10:16 Toughest Regionals 11:07 Oregon State, USC Undervalued 13:05 Starkville Draw Talk 15:13 Best 1 vs 4 Matchups 16:34 Georgia Tech Looks Unstoppable 17:40 First-Time Hosts Pressure 19:21 Super Regional Pairings 22:20 Teams To Watch, NC State 23:11 How Our Projections Did 24:24 No Outrage This Year 24:47 Committee Process Has Improved 27:26 Wrap-Up and Bracket Challenge Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order! Is your favorite team in the SEC? Make sure to check out our Highway To Hoover podcast with Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/h2h-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/41nyqSv Or maybe you're a fan of ACC baseball? Then you need to check out the ACC Baseball Etc. podcast with Daron Vaught and Bradley Smart on Apple Podcasts: https://d1ba.se/etc-apple or Spotify: https://d1ba.se/4tBUuF9 D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated! See Privacy Policy at https://art…

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