NCAA discussing expanding March Madness tournament as soon as 2026, previously said it was unlikely

Posted May 30, 2025
The NCAA's college football playoff model is currently being debated, and its college basketball postseason could soon be changed as well. At Big 12 spring meetings this week, NCAA president Charlie Baker revealed that one of his top priorities was to discuss expanding March Madness -- and it could be coming as soon as this year. (CBS Sports)

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