They would go into the tournament at 27-3 and a 19 game win streak.

"Are you saying if we distributed the money another way there wouldn't be pressure to get into the tournament?"

I expected to get back into the tournament and make things happen.

It has played its way into the national tournament 37 times.

Also, for the first time, more than one team per conference was allowed into the tournament.

The final element is a previous drive deep into the tournament.

Syracuse will go into the tournament on a down note.

But this year, I'm coming into the tournament with more of a positive attitude.

"We want to keep looking further into the tournament, not just be satisfied with this win."

The Indians will bring a 22-7 record into the tournament.