Why Tennessee AD Danny White called NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams 'appropriate'
Tennessee athletic director Danny White called the NCAA Tournament's expansion to 76 teams 'appropriate,' supporting the move to include more schools in the postseason. The men's tournament will expand its First Four to 24 teams in 12 games starting in 2027, while details for the women's tournament remain pending. White emphasized the value of the NCAA Tournament experience for student-athletes. Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell expressed surprise at the news, noting it would take time to adjust to the change.
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