NCAA Tournament Set to Expand, Adding Up to 8 New Teams

The expansion aims to keep the tournament competitive and relevant, despite concerns over diluting quality.

The NCAA Tournament is likely to expand to a 72- or 76-team field, moving beyond the current 68-team format.
This expansion is seen as a necessary step to keep the tournament relevant amid fears of power conference schools creating their own postseason.
Critics argue that expanding the field dilutes the quality of the tournament, making it less competitive and rewarding mediocre team performances.
NCAA president Charlie Baker supports the expansion, viewing it as an opportunity to include more teams in the tournament.
The specifics of the expansion, including which teams will be added and how it will affect revenue distribution, are still being discussed.