March Madness expands to 76 teams as committees lock in long-term men's, women's NCAA Tournament change

The NCAA has voted to expand March Madness from 68 to 76 teams, marking a significant change to both the men's and women's college basketball tournaments. The decision, which was long anticipated, was confirmed on a Thursday vote by the respective committees. The expansion is considered polarizing among fans and analysts but will be locked in as a long-term structural change to one of college sports' most celebrated events.