The MIAA announces new basketball standings formula, coronavirus season

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) -- The MIAA announced on Monday that it will start using a new standings method starting on Monday, Dec. 14.

This year's standings and seedings for the MIAA Basketball Championships could look a little different than previous years. The Association's new method for the COVID-19 season will include an 80/20 weighted formula.

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Previously, the standings were computed by winning percentage, but now with coronavirus disrupting the season, a weighted formula will be introduced. Conference standings will be updated on Monday mornings before 10 a.m.

The formula consists of 80% of a team's winning percentage and 20% of the team's total number of games played. Furthermore, a MIAA team must complete a minimum of 11 games to be eligible for the MIAA Basketball Tournament and to claim the regular season championship.

This new format was unanimously approved by the MIAA Athletic Directors.