Which set of teams is ducking the other? Why play Cincy, Boise, UCF, et al when you can play Citadel, Arkansas Ag and Tech, Mississippi School of the Blind, etc.?
You may be right that Bama and the rest would dominate but that would only bolster my point. Saying that these schools are eligible for a championship in the current format is 100% a lie. They are not in any way eligible when no matter what they do in season they are simply mocked by the committee rather than truly considered.
Every collegiate player risks injury in every sport. The extra game or games argument is a dodge. If the committee was interested in other teams qualifying, regular seasons could be shortened. Or maybe you're right and hoops should skip right to the Final Four and invite Duke every year. That would be awesome. That 64 team format is terrible. Everybody hates it.
Look, I'm not saying these teams are always, usually, or even ever better than Bama, but fair is fair. If you're going to tell them they are eligible then they should be eligible. Either let them play or create an alternative where they play for a lesser title. Don't just abuse them for money and TV ratings all year then kick them to the curb like pregnant Bridget Moynihan.