Significant Changes To ACC Basketball Schedule + Greg Sankey Speaks On SEC

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the ACC basketball schedule changes and Greg Sankey's comments on the SEC.

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) recently announced a significant change to its men's basketball schedule, reducing the conference slate from 20 to 18 games starting with the 2025–26 season. This adjustment aims to provide teams with more opportunities to schedule high-profile non conference matchups, thereby enhancing their NCAA Tournament prospects. This strategic move comes in response to the ACC's declining representation in the NCAA Tournament, with only four teams receiving bids in the previous season—the fewest since 2013. What exactly does the schedule change do?

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey emphasized the Southeastern Conference's (SEC) support for the expanded 12-team CFP, highlighting that it could potentially reduce the SEC's representation compared to the previous four-team model. Sankey also addressed the broader governance of college sports, supporting more autonomy within the NCAA structure while acknowledging internal frustrations. What should we think?

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