NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams

Posted Apr 28, 2026
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, sources reported Tuesday. The expansion, which has been discussed for well over a year, is on track to be formalized in the coming weeks and would begin this coming season. Sources indicated mid-May as a potential timeline for an announcement. (ESPN)

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