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NCAA Weighs Adding Up to Eight Teams to Men’s Basketball Tournament

Charlie Baker has urged a decision in the next few months to address logistical hurdles with major broadcasting partners.

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Big 12 coaches voiced support for expanding the tournament field from 68 to potentially 72 or 76 teams during their spring meetings in Orlando
  • President Charlie Baker said adding four to eight teams would require extensive logistical planning after recent discussions with CBS and Warner Bros. Discovery
  • The NCAA men’s basketball committee is set to meet in July to study expansion scenarios and assess operational demands
  • Senior vice president Dan Gavitt warned that additional games could strain travel schedules and increase costs for host sites and participating programs
  • Supporters argue a larger bracket would grant postseason opportunities to mid-major teams currently excluded under the 68-team format