Men's, Women's Final Four Talk

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One combined Final Four? Talks of a joint NCAA Tournament showcase for the men and women resurface

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Talks of a joint NCAA Tournament showcase for the men and women resurface.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman sees a world where both premier events happen in the same place.

Ackerman believes the exponential growth of women's basketball makes now an ideal time for a joint Final Four .

A combined Final Four likely couldn't take place until at least 2032 , with sites on both sides locked in until 2031 .

The early rounds were the second -most watched ever, as many tuned in to see big names like Paige Bueckers and UConn gear up for their national championship run.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma and LSU 's Kim Mulkey weren't happy with the current Super Regional format for the women's tournament.

The NCAA spent at least $15 million on the women’s tournament over the past few years .

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