# NCAA hoops tourney dropping RPI for new NET ratings

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**Created:** [August 23, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-hoops-tourney-dropping-rpi-for-new-net-ratings/820132 "2018-08-23T21:14:29Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncaa-hoops-tourney-dropping-rpi-for-new-net-ratings/820132/1 "2018-08-23T21:14:29Z")

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They are using 5 factors one of which is scoring margin but that is capped at 10 points

> **[The NCAA ending the RPI in favor of the 'NET' is a long-overdue overhaul on...](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/the-ncaa-ending-the-rpi-in-favor-of-the-net-is-a-long-overdue-overhaul-on-an-outdated-process/)**
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> The NCAA Tournament, and Selection Sunday, have changed forever for the better