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Wake Forest's Forbes Advocates for NCAA Tournament Expansion

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes highlighted improvements in 3-point shooting, passing, and rebounding at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) media day.
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will play 18 conference games, altering matchups with Duke.
Forbes cited new coaching challenges, including the ability to challenge calls.
Forbes backs expanding National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament to 72 or 76 teams.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA expanded its basketball tournament from 25 to 32 teams in 1975, allowing multiple teams from conferences to participate. This change followed controversies over team selections in the early 1970s, notably excluding top-ranked teams. Coach Steve Forbes' advocacy for further expansion reflects ongoing discussions about inclusivity in college sports, which could significantly influence recruitment and revenue for universities.

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Story summary

Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes highlighted improvements in 3-point shooting, passing, and rebounding at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) media day.
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will play 18 conference games, altering matchups with Duke.
Forbes cited new coaching challenges, including the ability to challenge calls.
Forbes backs expanding National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament to 72 or 76 teams.

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