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Krzyzewski Warns Against NCAA Tournament Expansion Threat

3/3/2026

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Mike Krzyzewski, Duke's legendary coach, opposes expanding the NCAA Tournament, saying it would dilute the quality.
He says fewer teams can compete at a high level.
He urges focusing on establishing a leadership group rather than adding teams.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has expressed interest in expansion, but discussions are paused until after the upcoming tournament.
UConn's Dan Hurley and Kansas's Bill Self caution against expansion, saying it could devalue the regular season, while the current format remains 68 teams.

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Mike Krzyzewski, Duke's legendary coach, opposes expanding the NCAA Tournament, saying it would dilute the quality.
He says fewer teams can compete at a high level.
He urges focusing on establishing a leadership group rather than adding teams.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has expressed interest in expansion, but discussions are paused until after the upcoming tournament.
UConn's Dan Hurley and Kansas's Bill Self caution against expansion, saying it could devalue the regular season, while the current format remains 68 teams.