Dick Vitale Condemns Likely NCAA Competition Alterations

When word broke on Tuesday that the NCAA had suggested expanding its yearly men's and women's basketball championships, Dick Vitale was not pleased

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To put things in perspective, 68 teams, or approximately 19% of the 350 programs in the sport, compete in men's and women's basketball tournaments.

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The number of teams participating would increase by about 20 if the competitions reached the 25% criterion, bringing the total to 90 from 68.

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The renowned college basketball expert expressed his disapproval of the NCAA recommendation in a tweet.

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