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BREAKING: According to a published report, it appears the days of the 65-team NCAA Basketball Tournament are coming to an end...next season.
USA Today is reporting that the NCAA has reached an agreement with CBS and Turner Sports for the TV rights to the "New" NCAA Tournament, one that would be anywhere from 68-96 teams, though we suspect it will be the latter.
The Story from USA Today RIGHT HERE
The agreement is expected to be announced at a 12:30pm press conference. The official press release from the NCAA is RIGHT HERE
Among the highlights: CBS and Turner will alternate coverage of the actual final four on an odd/even rotation beginning in 2016. They will both cover the opening rounds through the "Sweet 16 starting next year, CBS pick things up from the "Elite 8" on. Also, the tournament will "Officially" expand to 68 teams beginning with next years tournament.
An interesting turn and the expected expansion to 96 teams was not mentioned. That doesn't mean it is off the table, it just isn't an option with the current announcement.
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