Soon “Martovski Madilo” in 76 teams?
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The «March Madness» Will they have inflation soon? The NCAA would spread it with a male carrier of 68 to 76 teams from the season 2026/27. This extension would lead to the creation of 12 top games (instead of traditional “first four”) extended over two locations, instead of being limited to Dayton, Ohio. These matches would always happen on Tuesday and Wednesday, before the official launch of the tournament on Thursday.
In particular, the tournament would retain its historical organization with 64 teams spread over four areas (south, western, east, medium west). Difference? 12 Of these 64 places, it would now be played in preliminary matches, opening the door to 76 teams in total (52 directly qualified + 24 from the opening).
Reinforcement for large programs?
“Every year some very good teams do not qualify for different reasons. It seems dishonest to me”He explained President NCAA, Charlie Baker, last July. “32 Champions of the Conference already occupy many places, and only 36 places for everyone else.” »
Is it an easy way to organize multiple matches and increase the revenue from a TV show? Not at all, he assures Charlie Baker, because these additional meetings would not return much. It is more likely that it is primarily for the NCAA way to maximize the chances of great programs to access “Martic madness”, even when they missed the regular season and did not receive a direct place …
Senior Vice President NCAA Basketball, Day Gavitt, in any case confirmed that the Tournament 2026 will remain in 68 teams. Therefore, it is from the edition of 2027. years in order to increase the number of teams.
2025-10-03 13:04:00
