Mike Krzyzewski blasts NCAA expansion plans, calls March Madness “Gold”
It's called March Madness for a reason. Officially the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, it's the most exciting event of the season, and legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski wants it to stay that way, without an expansion he considers unnecessary.The tournament, which traditionally begins in early March, brings together 68 of the best teams from the regular season. However, the selection process rarely satisfies everyone.With 32 spots reserved for conference champions, only 36 at-large bids remain, leaving several potential contenders out of the field.That's why NCAA President Charlie Baker has floated the idea of expanding the tournament to 72 or even 76 teams. But for Coach K, such a move would be a serious mistake.Mike Krzyzewski opposes March Madness expansionKrzyzewski has long been vocal about his opposition to expanding the NCAA tournament bracket. Since the idea was first raised in […]