Fansided · Oct 3, 2025
NCAA Expansion Could Hurt What Makes March Madness Special
Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The March Madness logo is seen on a basketball during the NCAA tournament midwest regional practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn ImagesYou don't now what you got until it's gone. The NCAA is moving toward a big change. This one feels like it is driven more by money than by the love of the game. Ross Dellenger of On3 Sports reported that officials are “inching closer” to expanding the men’s basketball tournament from 68 teams to 76 for the 2026-27 season. The proposal gaining steam includes a 12-team opening round at two neutral sites.