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Players Era Festival to Revamp Format Amid Criticism

12/1/2025

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Seth Berger, CEO of Players Era Festival, announced changes to next year's tournament format to expand to 32 teams.
Backlash criticized the current setup for complexity and late game announcements, and Berger admitted the format may not fit a 32-team field.
Coaches, including Kansas's Bill Self, urged adjustments for fairness.
Despite criticisms of the tournament's excitement, it remains a fixture in college basketball, with hopes for improvements to engage audiences.

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Seth Berger, CEO of Players Era Festival, announced changes to next year's tournament format to expand to 32 teams.
Backlash criticized the current setup for complexity and late game announcements, and Berger admitted the format may not fit a 32-team field.
Coaches, including Kansas's Bill Self, urged adjustments for fairness.
Despite criticisms of the tournament's excitement, it remains a fixture in college basketball, with hopes for improvements to engage audiences.