What NCAA Tournament expansion means for Iowa basketball
The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, increasing the number of games on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of March Madness. For the Iowa Hawkeyes, this means that failing to make the tournament will be considered a failure, and they now have more wiggle room in the Big Ten conference.
The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams, with 24 teams playing 12 games on the first Tuesday and Wednesday. The Iowa Hawkeyes will be expected to make the tournament, as they have the resources to compete in the transfer portal and a strong head coach in Ben McCollum. Last year, Iowa went 10-10 in the Big Ten and was a tournament team for most of the season. With the expanded field, the Hawkeyes can afford to go 8-12 in the Big Ten and still have a shot at the NCAA Tournament. Anything less than making the field will be considered a failure. The Hawkeyes compete in one of the best conferences in college basketball and are expected to pick up quality wins.
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