The NCAA has approved an expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, set to take effect in the 2026-27 season, marking the most significant change to the tournament format since the 1980s, largely driven by the interests of power conferences and a desire to provide broader postseason access for college players. #NCAABasketball #TournamentExpansion #MarchMadness #USA
NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams likely to be approved Thursday
