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Iowa's Ben McCollum comments on NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Iowa's Ben McCollum comments on NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams
Summary

Iowa's Ben McCollum expressed his concerns regarding the NCAA basketball tournament's expansion to 76 teams, set to take effect next year. While the Hawkeyes recently reached the Elite 8, McCollum prefers a smaller field, stating that he values the importance of earning a spot through the regular season. He acknowledges the decision has been made and emphasizes that he will comply with the new rules. The expansion marks a significant change for March Madness, increasing access for additional teams.

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  • •NCAA tournament expands to 76 teams next year.
  • •Ben McCollum prefers a smaller tournament field.
  • •Iowa reached the Elite 8 in the recent tournament.
  • •McCollum believes spots should be earned through regular season performance.
  • •Coaches may worry about the impact on competitive balance.
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  • 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Iowa’s Ben McCollum reacts to expanded NCAA tournament
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One new change that is coming next year to college sports is that the NCAA basketball tournament is expanding to 76 teams. Iowa just made it to the Elite 8, but Ben McCollum isn’t the biggest fan of adding more teams to March Madness. “I’d rather have it smaller, but I’m just going to play […]

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