New play in games

This year the NCAA added three more teams to the tournament. In doing so they expanded the field to 66 teams from the previous 63 teams. By doing so they have created three more "play-in" games where if you win your in. This year there are two playins between the four worst teams and two play-ins by the last four at large bids or bids that didn't win their conference. The league expanded the league so more teams could get the opportunity to play.