America's first all-sports network, ESPN, broadcast the 16 first-round games, 12 on tape delay, in 1980. CBS wrested the broadcast rights away from NBC in 1982 with a three-year deal for $16 million annually and the promise of expanded coverage including the first televised selection show.

College sports leaders have been discussing the possibility of allowing more teams to participate in March Madness for about four years.

Duke superstar Cooper Flagg won't play in Saturday's ACC title game, but the NCAA expects him back for March Madness.