NCAA Tournaments Prepare for Expansion to 76 Teams

The NCAA has initiated the final processes to expand both the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams. Sources familiar with the discussions indicated the remaining steps represent a formality in the expansion process.

This expansion will increase the tournament fields from their current sizes. The change affects both the men's and women's Division I championship tournaments. Specific details regarding format adjustments or selection criteria have not yet been released. Officials will likely communicate these details as the expansion progresses.