NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is on track to expand the March Madness tournaments to 76 teams for the upcoming season, pending final approval from several committees. The move, expected to be formalized in May, would add eight at-large teams and increase the number of play-in games. The expansion has been discussed for years and aligns with growing demands from power conferences. No financial windfall is anticipated, as the additional games fall within the early tournament stage covered by the current TV deal.
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