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NCAA says road to 2026 Phoenix women's Final Four won't expand past 68 teams
The NCAA considered expansion to a 72- or 76-team bracket in both the men's and women's tournaments increased since last spring. But NCAA president Charlie Baker said on July 24 that the biggest challenge for tournament expansion is logistics, namely, to end before The Masters golf tournament starts in April.
NCAA Tournament Fields to Remain at 68 Teams in 2026, but Future Growth Is Possible
The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments will not expand beyond 68 teams in 2026, but future growth remains on the radar. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,
Stanford's Kiana Williams (23) reacts after her three-pointer against Arizona during their 2021 NCAA Women's Final Four National Champion basketball game at the Alamodome on Sunday, Apr. 4 ...
“Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” ...
Coach Wes Moore and his NC State's women's basketball team departed Tuesday for the Final Four in Cleveland. The Wolfpack and Gamecocks get the festivities started Friday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).
“Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships. However, the committees will continue conversations on whether to recommend ...
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