If your favorite college basketball program finds itself as one of the “First Four Out” teams, all hope is not lost because they’ll still have a slim chance to be one of the 68 teams in the tournament. In a story released on their website by David Worlock, the NCAA announced that teams in the “First Four Out” would be eligible alternates if COVID-19 related issues impact other teams in the bracket before the tournament gets underway.
Here are some key takeaways:
- The NCCA will only utilize replacement teams before the start of the tournament and within 48 hours of the bracket’s unveiling.