🏀 NCAA President Charlie Baker says the goal is to expand the NCAA Tournament to 72–76 teams as soon as 2026.

NCAA President says goal is to expand March Madness to '72 or 76' teams in 2026

Prepare for a field of 72 or 76 with NCAA Tournament expansion no longer in doubt, according to NCAA President Charlie Baker.

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[mando]

The why behind these decisions I just simply do not get. Only thing I can think of is either political or $$. But how much more $$ could expanding to 72-76 teams really be?

 

[UAgrad93]

Expanding again sucks !! I didn’t like it when they went to 68 and don’t care for it again!!

 

[TerryP]

The why behind these decisions I just simply do not get. Only thing I can think of is either political or $$. But how much more $$ could expanding to 72-76 teams really be?

A few questions as an assignment.

Is CBS going to pay the NCAA more money to broadcast four or eight more games?
Do you think there will be more viewers for the teams that are in that 72 field versus what it is now?
Which leads me to ask, who really watches the first round game of the #1 seed?
How often do the broadcast stations switch games during these blowouts?

 

[footballer]

Hell, why leave any team out? Let every team dance. They all have feelings.

 

[alabama mike]

No, NO and NO! Bottom line is money.