SMU coach Andy Enfield emphatically denied misleading the NCAA tournament selection committee regarding guard B. J. Edwards' injury status.

Enfield stated Edwards felt 'game-ready' but simply wasn't 'quite game-ready' during SMU's 89-79 loss to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four. The team had announced Edwards' availability despite him missing the final five games of the regular season after injuring his ankle on February 25th. Edwards, averaging 12.7 points and 4.9 assists per game, was a key player for the Mustangs, who finished with a 15-15 record and a NET rating of 37.

Enfield argued the team's metrics and quality wins justified their tournament inclusion, stating 'a lot of other teams have injuries.' The selection committee chair, Keith Gill, had previously noted Edwards' potential return helped SMU secure the final at-large spot. Enfield's comments come after SMU missed the tournament entirely in 2024, making this inclusion significant. **B. J.

Edwards averaged 12.7 points and 4.9 assists** per game this season.