SEC's Greg Sankey Pushes for NCAA Tournament Expansion Amid Growing Frustrations
TL;DR
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has reiterated his support for expanding the NCAA basketball tournament, citing the success of lower-seeded teams like North Carolina State. Sankey, who co-chaired the NCAA transformation committee, argues that the current 68-team format should be reexamined to allow more teams a chance at championship success. He also discussed the formation of an advisory group with the Big Ten to address broader issues in college athletics, emphasizing the need for leadership from the power conferences.
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Again Suggests NCAA Tournament Expansion Sports Illustrated
- SEC's Greg Sankey confident NCAA Division I can operate together ESPN
- Private equity, television, availability reports and other closing thoughts from SEC meetings - The Athletic The New York Times
- Scott Rabalais: SEC football coaches huddle up in united effort to protect walk-ons NOLA.com
- Greg Sankey's frustration with the NCAA reaches boiling point: 'Sometimes you have to be a jerk' CBS Sports
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Sports Illustrated