INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee announced today that the intricate, decades-old process of seeding teams for March Madness has been officially abandoned in favor of a more 'holistic' approach, primarily involving 'vibes.' This groundbreaking shift comes after a weekend of women's basketball results that saw UConn dominate, Texas secure a No. 3 overall seed, and Duke inexplicably vault to a No. 2.

'Look, we’ve been pretending that RPI, strength of schedule, and all that jazz actually mattered,' stated committee chair Brenda Albright, adjusting her 'Good Vibes Only' baseball cap. 'But honestly, after watching some of these games, it just comes down to a feeling. Does a team *feel* like a No. 1 seed? Do they have that 'it' factor, that je ne sais quoi? That's what we're chasing now.'

Sources close to the committee reveal that recent decisions, such as West Virginia's potential to host games, were made after a lengthy discussion about the team's 'aura' and whether their mascot 'exudes winner energy.' One anonymous committee member admitted, 'We spent an hour debating if a team's Instagram aesthetic was 'tournament-ready.' It's surprisingly effective.'

Fans are reportedly confused but largely accepting of the new system, with many noting it's 'about as transparent as it's ever been.' The committee plans to release a detailed 'Vibe Score' for each team next week, which will include metrics like 'bench enthusiasm' and 'post-game snack selection.'

In related news, several lower-ranked teams are reportedly investing heavily in mood lighting and motivational posters for their locker rooms.