Why doesn’t each region have 2 play in games?

[maysvilleky]

I don’t understand why they don’t have play in games for each region. If each region had play ins for the 16 seeds and 10 seeds, they would add 4 more teams but wouldn’t disrupt the integrity of the 64 team main bracket. You ultimately only have 1-16 and 1-10 seed in the main draw and no byes.

And if you provide a full share payout those play in teams that win get an extra game’s pay. So it actually can benefit those small teams.

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Rick?

 

[BigTyrone]

Just a guess - probably proximity from Dayton to the first round (of 64) sites.