Overview
- Mike Krzyzewski called proposed expansion a big mistake, saying you don't mess with something that is gold.
- He urged the NCAA to form a dedicated leadership group to run the event like a business with an NBA-style staff.
- NCAA president Charlie Baker has voiced support for exploring a larger field, saying 32 automatic bids would remain with added at-large spots possible.
- The NCAA kept the field at 68 for 2026, with March Madness scheduled for March 17–April 6 and the Final Four in Indianapolis.
- Coaches remain split, with Jim Boeheim backing more teams and Tom Izzo, Dan Hurley and Bill Self expressing reservations, including concerns about added Dayton-style games.