It’s super relevant. The difference in quality of opponent in first round based on if you are #1 or #2 is night and day. We know that it’s not uncommon to lose first round as a top four seed, so by focusing on getting a good seed we can avoid a first round loss. Seeding also determines who gets last change which when you play some of these teams, you are going to want that
I may be naive but I feel that UMD is a one line team and I’d never wager money on a one line team. WMU is the only team I’m concerned of. “To be the man you have to beat the man”