NCAA expected to finalize expansion of men’s, women’s tournaments to 76 teams, per report
The NCAA is expected to finalize an expansion of the men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams after this year's tournament. The proposed expansion would add 8 games to the First Four, with 24 teams playing in the opening round for a spot in the main bracket.
The NCAA is set to expand the men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams. The proposal would add 8 games to the First Four, with 24 teams playing over two days. The games would be held in two locations, including Dayton, Ohio. The 12 opening-round winners would join the 52 teams in the original bracket. The expansion would add 8 new at-large selections and remove 8 teams from the main bracket. The NCAA Tournament is currently underway, with the Final Four set for Saturday and Monday in Indianapolis.
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