Debate Over Expanding NCAA Tournament to 96 Teams
Coaches nationwide weigh expansion from 65 to 96 with views split. Some favor broader access to include mid majors, while others warn of watered down play and justify remaining at 64 68 or 72 with possible play in games. Duke Krzyzewski Kansas Williams cite funding and tradition as factors amid CBS NCAA deal.
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March Madness opening round schedule released
The schedule reveals first round games across four regional sites including Dayton Arkansas Pine Bluff versus Winthrop at UC Arena, Kentucky against ETSU in New Orleans, and Duke facing Arkansas Pine Bluff winner in Providence. Notable matchups feature Marquette vs Washington in San Jose and Arizona State selections across multiple arenas.
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NCAA From C1 Pac-10 flop fuels at large bids controversy
The article reviews a weak Pac-10 season with just two teams in the NCAA field and none seeded above eight, while Houston and New Mexico State upset in conference tournaments forcing at large bids for UTEP and Utah State. It notes Virginia Tech and Mississippi State missing the bracket despite 23-win seasons, plus debate over expansion to 96 teams and the shifting role of at large bids.
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