ESPN's Michael Wilbon recently torched the NCAA as a worthless brand, blasting expansion plans that could ruin March Madness forever.

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ESPN's Michael Wilbon said NCAA leaders look like clowns when they consider expanding the number of teams in March Madness.

NCAA president Myles Brand said Monday it might be time for the NCAA to work with the NBA, ... ESPN BET is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

ESPN, NCAA Renew Media Rights With 8-Year Deal. ... the agreement will see college sports tournaments air across the brand’s broadcast and cable networks, which include ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ...

ESPN finished up 8% in viewership for the 2024-2025 college basketball season, which was their best since 2020. Syndication: The Montgomery Advertiser ESPN By Matt Yoder on 03/20/2025 03/20/2025 ...

ESPN and the NCAA have reached a new, eight-year agreement beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships – 21 ...