NCAA to expand men's and women's March Madness college basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams each next season

May 07, 2026 - 12:07 PM

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA to expand men's and women's March Madness college basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams each next season.

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