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CONTROVERSY: NCAA Tournament expansion is a BAD IDEA, but they don't care about what you think

CONTROVERSY: NCAA Tournament expansion is a BAD IDEA, but they don't care about what you think

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HOOSIERS hoops expansion debate heats up. Is bigger better for March Madness?

Host Jacob Goins fires off against NCAA tournament expansion, breaking down the financial motives and potential impact on college basketball's crown jewel. The discussion shifts to Indiana's latest roster addition, Serbian guard Aleksa Ristic, and his game-changing potential for the Hoosiers. Plus, a preview of Big Ten football media days in Las Vegas, where IU aims to silence doubters after last season's success. Coach Curt Cignetti and key players Aiden Fisher, Mikail Kamara, and Elijah Sarratt prepare to face the press.

Tune in for Goins' passionate take on preserving March Madness magic and his insider analysis of Indiana's evolving basketball and football programs.

0:00 Intro: Don't expand NCAA tournament

5:07 Expansion waters down postseason competitions

10:11 Serbian guard Aleksa Ristic joins Indiana

15:47 Ristic's stats and potential impact

19:57 Big Ten Media Days preview

24:34 Indiana deserves full coverage at Media Days

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