NCAA Basketball: New Rules, Big Changes

0:00On April 30th, college basketball's shaking of big time after Michigan's national championship win. Three major NCAA rule changes are hitting next season, scholarship limits jumping to 15 spots per team from 13 before, a push for 5. Years of eligibility starting after high school or age 19, and the tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams. The scholarship boost kicked in this all season, letting programs stock deeper rosters. Michigan coach Dusty May jumped on it, signing six high school freshmen last week, more than in his first two seasons there. He skipped heavy transfer portal use to build long term with the extra spots. On eligibility, the NCAA's eyeing rules that scrap red shirts and give athletes five full years, with exceptions for things like injuries or military. Service. Officials seem optimistic it'll pass soon, maybe next month, thanks to board pushes and even some political nudge. The tournament growth adds eight games, with 2014's playing early Tuesday and Wednesday before the main bracket.

1:03It's nearing final approval, called a formality by insiders. These shifts put Michigan right in the mix again, adapting quick without sweating the unknowns. Coaches like May are rolling within. I'm more kids getting that March Madness shot.