The NCAA has launched the final steps toward expanding both the men's and women's basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams, sources told ESPN. The move is expected to be formalized within weeks and would take effect for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with a mid-May announcement possible. Remaining committee approvals are considered procedural at this stage. "They have what they need to move forward," one source said. NCAA officials met with men's tournament media partners last week to finaliz...
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