The Tar Heels are going dancing, but the college basketball world seemed more than shocked by the news — and wondering if perhaps some favoritism may have been involved. While North Carolina was predicted to be on the bubble – at best – to make the NCAA Tournament,

The madness of March in the college basketball world began on Sunday before the entire NCAA Tournament bracket was released. Social media blew up as soon as it

North Carolina was the last team to make the field as a surprise to many who projected the Tar Heels would miss the cut.

North Carolina -- which slotted in as the No. 46 overall seed -- had a higher NET Ranking (36) than West Virginia (51) or Indiana (54), but that didn’t stop a lot of fans from crying foul on social media in regards to Cunningham’s claim that he wasn’t in the room when the decision was made.

College basketball fans are confused as to how North Carolina made the NCAA Tournament. However, athletic director Bubba Cunningham may have the answer.

The Tar Heels, who hold a 1-12 record against Quad 1 teams this season, earned a bid despite a poor showing against the country’s top teams.