NCAA Debates Expansion Amid New League Launch

The NCAA is currently debating the future format of its basketball tournaments, with discussions around expanding the 68-team field amid growing parity and institutional investment in college basketball. Meanwhile, the new Unrivaled 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is set to debut with six teams composed of 36 WNBA players, offering the highest average player salary in women's sports history. The league promises an exciting format with untimed fourth quarters, aiming to deliver game-winning shots every match. Additionally, Caitlin Clark, a star in the Indiana Fever, is bridging sports by showing support for the Indy Ignite pro volleyball team, despite past controversies with the volleyball community. The NCAA had previously reached a $2.6 billion settlement in the House v. NCAA case, introducing a new revenue-sharing model for student-athletes and clarifying the definition of 'boosters'.