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Critics have pointed out that the existence of a $100,000 bonus in Cunningham’s contract for UNC making the tournament creates a conflict of interest. Observers are questioning whether the team's entry was genuinely decided on merit or if Cunningham's position and personal financial incentive played a pivotal role in the selection process. The perception that UNC’s selection was questionable raises larger issues regarding fairness and transparency within the NCAA's selection committee.