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Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

Published April 28, 2026, 10:49 PM

Updated June 7, 2026, 6:39 AM1.1K

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Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

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Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76

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