Why isn't Dayton receiving more hype as a national title contender?

Look at their roster. They have one of the best players in the country in DaRon Holmes II (I'd put him only behind Edey), possibly the best 3-point shooter in the country in Koby Brea, and they have capable guard play, which is crucial for a deep run. Enoch Cheeks has emerged recently, Javon Bennett looks to be back for the A-10 tournament, and Kobe Elvis looks to be back to his early season form. Even though none of them are as experienced as Crutcher was, that's a good rotation. This is the best mid-major team, and when they're firing on all cylinders as we've seen many times, they're a top 5 team in the nation.

This team should be talked about like the 2020 team. Sure DaRon's game may not be as aesthetically pleasing as Obi's, and he may have not run roughshod over the A-10 like Obi did, but this team should be evaluated on what their resume could've been, not what it actually is. They easily could've gone undefeated in the A-10, and they'd probably be in line for the final 1 seed had they done so. Their floor may be lower than the 2020 team's, but they actually have a similar ceiling, and March Madness runs are made by teams that reach their ceiling. When the brackets are revealed, I'll have them penciled in for the Final Four no matter the draw. I just hope they get the 1 seed-level media coverage they deserve.