US EditionMarch Madness Bracket Expansion Would Add Value and Could Be Decided in Next Few Months, Baker Says
- NCAA President Charlie Baker announced on Thursday that the association is considering expanding the March Madness tournament from 68 teams to either 72 or 76 teams.
- Baker explained that the current 68-team format excludes many teams believed to be among the best 68 to 70 in the country, prompting talks to decide on expansion within the next few months amid logistical challenges.
- During the Big 12 spring meetings, Baker pointed to competitive teams like Indiana State that narrowly missed the tournament and mentioned ongoing talks with CBS and WBD regarding a possible expansion of the tournament field by several teams.
- Baker said, "If you have a tournament that's got 64 or 68 teams in it, you're going to have a bunch of teams... That aren't going to make the tournament, period," reflecting flaws in the current selection formula.
- If approved, the expansion could increase opportunities for worthy teams but will require resolving complex logistics such as travel and scheduling before a final yes or no decision is reached soon.
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NCAA Tournament expansion: NCAA president outlines timeline for decision to grow field
NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he sees value in expanding the NCAA Tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision on the matter in the next few months.
·Syracuse, United States
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March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided soon: NCAA president
Charlie Baker spoke Thursday during Big 12 spring meetings, where conference leaders are discussing everything from the multi-billion dollar revenue-sharing settlement to complexities brought on by the transfer portal and name, image and likeness.
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March Madness bracket expansion could be decided in next few months, Baker says
ORLANDO, Fla. — NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he sees value in expanding the NCAA Tournament by a handful of teams and wants to reach a decision on the matter in the next few months.
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