NCAA Tournament expansion not a done deal, decision unlikely in the 'near-term' amid myriad concerns
In an exclusive to CBS Sports, the NCAA's top basketball executive Dan Gavitt shares where things currently stand for the future of March Madness
NCAA Tournament Expansion for 2026 to Be Decided in 'Coming Months,' CBB Exec Says
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NCAA Tournament expansion unlikely for next year, official says
The NCAA has not finalized expansion plans for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and a decision is unlikely soon, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said in a CBS Sports interview. The tournaments currently have 68 teams. There has been talk of increasing the fields to 72 or 76 teams.
NCAA Tournament expansion unlikely through 2026
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Friday's hoops: NCAA Tournament expansion unlikely in '26; EMU trips CMU
The NCAA has not finalized expansion plans for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and a decision is unlikely soon.
No guarantees on tourney expansion in near future, NCAA exec says
NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said in a CBS Sports interview. Both tournaments currently have 68 teams. There has been talk of increasing the fields to 72 or 76 teams.
NCAA official: Tournament expansion for men and women unlikely next year
NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said in a CBS Sports interview. The tournaments currently have 68 teams. There has been talk of increasing the fields to 72 or 76 teams.
NCAA Tournament expansion talks run the risk of killing the golden goose
The NCAA has yet to fully finalize plans for expanding the men's and women's basketball tournaments, and a decision on a new format is unlikely in the near future, according to NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt's interview with Matt Norlander of CBS Sports.
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NCAA: March Madness expansions beyond 68 teams remain ‘unlikely’ in immediate future
The basketball tournament expanded to 64 teams for the men in 1985 and the women in 1994. There has been talk of increasing the fields to 72 or 76.