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College sports leaders mulling '5-in-5' rule to eliminate redshirts, waivers and other exemptions


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Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, January 16th 2025 at 17:05 GMT by AOL   Print publication without navigation

  • While the rule has long been discussed in NCAA circles, the idea has resurfaced as a matter to solve endless waivers and eligibility issues.

The article from AOL Sports discusses the ongoing considerations by college sports leaders regarding the potential expansion of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Currently, the tournament features 68 teams, but there is a debate about increasing this number to 72 or 76 teams. This discussion is driven by the desire to include more teams, potentially increasing revenue and providing more opportunities for mid-major conference teams. However, there are concerns about diluting the quality of the tournament and the logistical challenges of expanding the event. The NCAA is also looking at other aspects like athlete compensation and the impact of the transfer portal, but no final decisions have been made yet on the tournament's size.

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