It was inevitable.
The NCAA Tournament – the industry’s crown jewel – faces an uncertain future.
With inevitable expansion on the horizon, a difficult conversation lingers: What happens when the event’s contract expires?
“There are pressures. P4 have shared that with us.”https://t.co/zsL1SL71Bh
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) April 2, 2026
Soon after the completion of this year’s NCAA tournament, NCAA leadership and members of the association’s basketball committees — both the selection and oversight groups — are expected to finalize an expansion of the men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams.
Barring something unforeseen, “it will happen,” says one high-placed source.
This is so disappointing to see. It’s going to happen, and it’s not better for the sport. Did anyone really think we needed more teams in this year’s NCAA tournament?
