The Player & The Journalist

Ep. 48: Behind the Bracket

May 7 · 34 min · Episode 48 · 33.1 MB
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In this episode… the NCAA’s Caleb Kolby shares how the field of 29 is selected, how championship sites are chosen and more.


1:02 – Who Chooses the Teams?

How often the Championship Subcommittee meets & who is on it

11:00 – Criteria Used

Primary criteria & secondary criteria data points

16:17 – Choosing Championship Sites

The bid process & requirements


Episode 48.

Recorded on May 7, 2026.


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