See attached link to article, pretty good information, actual facts for seeding discussion. Confirms importance of location/distance to school and also discusses how they used to use the S-Curve but appears they no longer do that.
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2387936-behind-the-scenes-how-the-ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-really-works
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2387936-behind-the-scenes-how-the-ncaa-tournament-selection-committee-really-works