# An Expanded NCAA Tournament Is The "New Coke" of Sports

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Podcast: [CzabeCast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/czabecast-228155)
Published: 2026-04-30T08:00:48+00:00
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## Resource

The NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams — and nobody asked for it. Steve Czaban and Kevin Sheehan break down why the Field of 76 is a classic case of league executives solving a problem that didn't exist, and what it signals about where college basketball is headed. Plus: reactions to a spicy early NBA playoffs, the death of Washington Football legend Monte Coleman, the latest on LIV Golf's uncertain future, and the viral video corner. Our Sponsors: * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code CZABE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollcoclothing.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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