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SMU Bows Out After Edwards Sits as Enfield Denies Misleading Committee

The selection chair said Edwards' expected return aided SMU's bid.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows SMU Mustangs guard B.J. Edwards (0) is helped off the court by center Samet Yigitoglu (24) and guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) with an apparent injury, Image 2 shows SMU Mustangs head coach Andy Enfield watches the game, Image 3 shows Miami (OH) RedHawks player Eian Elmer (0) celebrates after a dunk in a game against SMU Mustangs
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Feb 28, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Southern Methodist University Mustangs head coach Andy Enfield (left) argues with a referee during the second half against the Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Coach Andy Enfield said B.J. Edwards did not feel game-ready despite strong recent practices and therefore did not play.
  • SMU had issued a team statement last week indicating Edwards would be available for the NCAA Tournament.
  • The Mustangs fell 89-79 to Miami (Ohio) in the First Four at UD Arena in Dayton, ending their season.
  • Enfield dismissed accusations of misleading the committee and pointed to a No. 37 NET, four Quad 1 wins, and overall resume as grounds for inclusion.
  • Edwards, who averages 12.7 points and 4.9 assists, had missed the previous five games after a Feb. 25 ankle injury at Cal.