The NCAA Tournament expanded from 64 to 68 teams in 2011. The change introduced the First Four round, a set of pre-tournament games in which the four lowest-seeded at-large teams and four lowest-seeded conference champions compete for spots in the traditional 64-team bracket.

Monday was a big win for basketball fans who prefer the NCAA Tournament to remain untouched, but expansion still looms

The men's and women's NCAA Tournament will stay at 68 teams next season, though March Madness could expand in 2027 and beyond.