The snub was seen as so egregious even the conference commissioner felt he had to say something about it. On Monday Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark released a statement via ESPN's Pete Thamel decrying the decision and supporting WVU.

The NCAA Tournament is officially here following Sunday’s bracket reveal, bringing the usual debates over seeding and the final at-large bids. One of the most controversial discussions centered around North Carolina grabbing the final at-large bid over a team like West Virginia.

West Virginia's coach says they are "shocked, saddened and disappointed" by the selection committee's decision: “We strongly believe that we have a resume that is worthy of an NCAA Tournament team.”