Oscar Robertson’s 6-word answer on March Madness expansion sums it up

There are few basketball players alive who can match the accomplishments of Oscar Robertson.

The former Indiana high school trailblazer, Cincinnati Bearcat and 12-time NBA All-Star has pretty much seen it all. And now, the 87-year-old Hall-of-Famer can see a larger NCAA Tournament.

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On Thursday, the NCAA announced it is expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams starting with the upcoming season.

When the Big O led Cincinnati to the 1960 Final Four, there were only 25 teams in the tournament.

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Robertson visited the Marquee Network broadcast booth Thursday, May 7, during the Cubs vs. Reds game and was asked about March Madness’ expansion. His answer was to the point:

“Well, they probably want more money.”

He ain’t wrong.

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Iowa State Cyclones fans cheer against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Nebraska’s Berke Buyuktuncel celebrates with fans following a second-round game in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament between Nebraska Cornhuskers and Vanderbilt Commodores at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on March 21, 2026.

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