The NCAA is trending toward changing the one thing that actually makes sense

Say it with me:

"THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CURRENT COLLEGE BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT FORMAT!"

Among the hundreds of things that are wrong in the world of college sports, the NCAA is worried about adjusting the format for what is already the best yearly event in sports.

Ross Dellenger of On3 reported on Thursday morning that executives are "inching closer" to an agreement to expand the NCAA tournament to 76 teams, one that would go into effect during the 2026-2027 school year.

According to Dellenger's report (which can be read in full above), the structure of this new format would add eight additional games. Of course, the mindset of the NCAA is driven by the dollar signs they see, as this would add more revenue to an event that already generates substantial viewership. Even though they deny this claim, you'd have to think that this plays a significant role in the decisions being made.

What will change is this: instead of a "First Four," the tournament format would feature an "Opening Round." This round would feature 24 teams playing in 12 games over a two-day span, with six games each at two pre-determined sites.

Essentially, this would ensure that the first round action includes 64 teams, maintaining the status quo and what we're accustomed to seeing.

Without a doubt, fans of other programs (cough, Duke and NC State) will be in the comments saying how an "expanded tournament gives UNC more room to get in." While the hope is that North Carolina will get out of the recent trend of being a "bubble team" every other year, the thought process on how the NCAA Tournament operates still doesn't change one bit.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.