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Tourney expansion is expected to grow the First Four into a 12-game event, pulling more one-bid conferences out of the classic bracket.

The deal does not include any ownership or governance stake in the Big 12.

Under a 76-team format, a one-game-over-.500 Auburn team would've been the first to make March Madness. It won't be the last.

As NBA teams have made clear through their tanking measures, scouts are very excited about the top end of this class.

Stokes is widely considered the type of player who can change a program or a franchise -- if he can get out of his own way.

Eight more at-large teams would be added to the field, and the First Four opening round is expected to grow from four games to 12.

Stokes is now the centerpiece for the Jayhawks, who will likely start the year as a potential top-15 team.

Tang worked with Scott Drew for his first 19 seasons in Waco and was the associate head coach for Baylor's 2021 national title team.

The potential rule change would not apply to current athletes who competed or are competing in the 2025-26 academic year.