US EditionMarch Madness Bracket Expansion Would Add Value and Could Be Decided in Next Few Months, Baker Says
- NCAA President Charlie Baker discussed expanding the NCAA Tournament from 68 teams to 72 or 76 during the 2025 Big 12 spring meetings.
- Baker explained that expanding aims to include some of the best teams currently excluded, citing flaws in the existing selection formula and highlighting Indiana State as an example.
- He noted ongoing discussions with CBS and WBD regarding adding four to eight teams, while emphasizing the logistical challenges such as travel and opening weekend scheduling.
- Baker noted that with a tournament size of 64 or 68 teams, many programs that rank close to the top 70 nationally still end up excluded from the competition.
- He stated the decision on expansion could come in the next few months but requires resolving complex logistics related to travel and scheduling.
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