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Story summary
- The NCAA Tournament shows top-seeded teams dominating, with a 17.4-point margin.
- This trend stems from transfer rule changes and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, widening the gap between major and mid-major schools.
- Coaches say power-conference teams avoid challenging nonconference games, risking the trend.
- High Point University's coach calls for more competitive matchups to improve fan experience.
- Despite higher seeds' dominance, upsets remain a key attraction of March Madness.
