Despite the outcries against it, NCAA tournament expansion 'will happen.' Here's why that's the case
The NCAA tournament is likely to expand despite opposition, with power leagues seeking more access and revenue. The expansion could be a way to appease power league executives ahead of new contract negotiations.
The NCAA tournament expansion is expected to happen. Power leagues are seeking more access and revenue. The Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and Big East are pushing for expansion. A proposal to expand the tournament to 76 teams has been made. This would add eight at-large selections, mostly benefiting the power leagues. The expansion is seen as a way to appease power league executives ahead of new contract negotiations. The NCAA is under pressure to protect the event and balance the interests of all leagues.
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