Would NCAA tournament expansion be good or bad for college basketball? | Mailbag
The NCAA Tournament is set to expand to 76 teams next season, which could increase Oklahoma State's chances of a postseason bid. The expansion adds pressure on the Cowboys to perform well in the upcoming season and avoid missing the tournament for the sixth straight year.
Oklahoma State's basketball team may have a better chance of making the NCAA Tournament next season. The tournament is expected to expand to 76 teams, with the first four teams playing in a round of 12 games to get to the round of 64. This change could help the Cowboys, who have missed the tournament for five straight seasons. Oklahoma State had a winning record in the 2025-26 season, but struggled in conference play. The team's coach, Steve Lutz, is heading into his third season and is expected to be in the mix for an NCAA Tournament bid. The expansion adds pressure on the team to perform well and avoid missing the tournament again.
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