Purdue's Matt Painter is among those who want current NCAA coaches to have a seat on the Division I Council so they can have input into issues that impact the sport.
Two weeks ago, North Carolina State had no reason to feel it would belong in the Sweet 16. But now that they're here, the Wolfpack feel they've earned their place.
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl still isn't happy with a call that led to the costly ejection of Chad Baker-Mazara in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, but he's urging fans to lay off his starting guard.