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Sources: 76-team NCAA basketball tournaments in final steps

The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.

Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds

In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.

Women's NCAA basketball: Ranking top transfer portal classes

Which teams benefited the most from the portal? And which ones are intriguing but are in wait-and-see mode?

Women's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.

Auriemma reflects on spat with Staley: 'You just feel dumb'

UConn coach Geno Auriemma on Monday reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and said he feels "dumb for the way that it played out."

Final 2026 women's basketball recruiting top 25 class rankings

USC keeps its hold on No. 1, South Carolina slots right behind, as Arizona and Arizona State enter the top 25.

Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds

South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

Mad Dog calls NCAA tournament expansion 'absurd'

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo furiously explains why he dislikes the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams.

Why Jay Williams hates NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams

Jay Williams breaks down why he dislikes the expansion of the NCAA tournament to 76 teams.

Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCAA tournament expansion benefit?

Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.

Attorney: Ex-Nebraska assistant admitted having sex with player

Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged he had sex with former player Ashley Scoggin before she was dismissed from the team in 2022, according to court documents.

NCAA tourneys set to expand to 76 teams

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams.

Sources: NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams

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

NCAA Women's Bracketology: 2027 women's college basketball projections

With the additions of Jordan Lee and Oliviyah Edwards, the Gamecocks top our first look at next season's NCAA tournament.

Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

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