NCAA Expands March Madness to 76 Teams, Redesigning Opening Rounds and Revenue
TL;DR
The NCAA plans to expand both the men’s and women’s March Madness to 76 teams in the near future, adding 24 at-large bids to 52 automatic bids, replacing the First Four with a larger 12-game opening round, and overhauling the TV/broadcast setup to accommodate the bigger field. Approval from multiple NCAA committees is still required, with proponents arguing it boosts access and revenue and opponents worrying about diminishing regular-season importance.
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