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Bruce Pearl Prepares for Life After Johni Broome as Auburn Loses Another Player in Transfer Portal

The War Eagle has flown the coop—Broome’s NBA-bound, Chad’s chasing NIL gold, and Pearl’s rebuilding with D-II grit and portal prayers.
Johni Broome and Bruce Pearl

Crisis in UCLA Might Deepen as Cori Close Awaits Final Decision From 21-Year-Old Junior

Cori Close faces uncertainty at UCLA as a key player’s pending decision adds to growing concerns around the program’s future
Stanford vs UCLA College basketball JAN 24, 2016 January 24, 2016 Westwood, CA..UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close observ

No Escape for the LSU Locker Room as Kim Mulkey Caught in the Same Transfer Portal Trap as Dawn Staley

Kim Mulkey faces LSU transfer portal chaos like Dawn Staley, battling major departures while racing to rebuild the Tigers for 2025 season.
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Duke and Kentucky Have Mutual Feeling as Rick Barnes Finds Kevin Durant in 2026 Projected Top 5 Pick Nate Ament

With Duke and Kentucky targeted, Nate Aments has finally made his collegiate decision; here's which university he chose over others!
Rick Barnes, Kevin Durant, Kate Ament

Who are Darius Adams’ Parents? Everything To Know About The 5-Star Guard’s Family

Darius Adams is an upcoming 5-star recruit from New Jersey. Did you know that he is not the only basketball player in his family.
Darius Adams

Why Did Darius Adams Decommit From UConn? Exploring the Truth Behind the 5-Star Guard’s Shocking Decision

Dan Hurley loses another key player as Five star recruit Darius Adamns decommits. Read more to learn why did he do that.
Syndication: South Bend Tribune La Lumiere junior Darius Adams looks to put up a shot around teammate Jonas Muya during

UConn’s Locker Room Becomes Public Embarrassment as Distressing Update Around 5-Star Talent Leaves Dan Hurley Reeling

Problems keep on rising for Dan hurley as five star recruit decides to not join UConn and look some place else
NCAA Basketball: Connecticut at Xavier

Following $2.5B Rapper’s Lead, Dwight Howard Breaks Silence on NIL’s Truth Shaking Up the NBA

Dwight Howard speaks out on how NIL deals are changing the NBA, echoing a bold move from a billionaire rapper’s playbook.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets

What Happened to the Baylor Bears Men’s Basketball Team? Where Did the Entire Roster Go?

With transfer portals around the corner, how did HC Scott Drew's entire college team vanish before his eyes?
Scott Drew and Baylor Bears

Carson Beck at the Center of Growing Chaos as Outrageous Rumors Erupt Amid Haley Cavinder’s Major Announcement

Haley Cavinder's recent engagement post triggered an internet meltdown for Miami Hurricanes fans amidst simple misunderstanding.
Hanna Cavinder- Carson Beck

Alex Karaban Falls Victim as College Basketball Community Reacts After Dan Hurley Gets No Clarity

Alex Karaban faces unexpected challenges as the college basketball community reacts to uncertainty surrounding Dan Hurley's latest decisions
Copy of NCAA Basketball: DePaul at Connecticut

Aaliyah Chavez Throws Shade at ESPN After USC Commit Takes Over the No. 1 Spot

Discover Aaliyah Chavez’s bold response to her ESPN ranking drop after a dominant season and MVP honors at the Jordan Brand Classic.
Aaliyah Chavez

Flau’Jae Johnson Drops 4-Word Reaction as YouTube Streamer Gets Embarrassed by LSU Commit

LSU commit teased her game in a 1v1 clip that lit up social media, even Flau’jae Johnson couldn’t hide her excitement for the future Tiger.
Syndication: USA TODAY

$10 Million Boost Works Like a Charm for Texas Tech as National Analyst Drops Blunt NCAA Reality Check on Mark Pope and John Calipari

Mark Pope and John Calipari have reasons to worry ahead of the 2025-26 NCAA season. Read to know more about the situation.
John-Calipari- Mark Pope

When Will Kiyan Anthony Play College Basketball? Eligibility, Syracuse Debut & Carmelo Connection Explained

With all eyes on veteran NBA star's son, Kiyan Anthony, let us understand when the potential high schooler begins his college career

Ex-Warrior’s Star Andre Iguodala’s 18-YO Son Declares College Commitment After Transfer Protocol Crisis

Andre Iguodala II's commitment to Baylor marks a new chapter for the Bears' basketball program and Drew's rebuilding project.
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College Basketball Community Left Dumbfounded as Vic Schaefer Gets a Blow at the Transfer Portal

With Taylor Jones and Abbie Boutilier already out the door, another Longhorn decides to follow in their footsteps
Final Four Round of NCAA Women’s Basketball in Tampa

Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Florida’s Shocking Transfer Portal Update as Todd Golden Suffers Major Locker Room Crisis

Fans can't believe what is currently happening at Florida as Todd Golden loses another crucial piece to the transfer portal
NCAA Basketball: Missouri at Florida

No Forgiveness for Houston’s Final Minute Blunder as Kelvin Sampson’s Locker Room Update Turns Laughing Stock of the NCAA World

Kelvin Sampson has decided to bring back the guard who had cost them the championship which has not gone down well among the fans
NCAA Basketball: Final Four-Press Conference

Amid Cooper Flagg’s Uncertainty, Another Duke Star Announces Big NBA Decision

Another Duke star makes his big NBA decision amid the wait for Cooper Flagg’s call, adding to the Blue Devils’ offseason shake-up.
Cooper Flagg

Nothing Is the Same With Auburn as CBS Broadcaster Adds Insult to Injury After Bruce Pearl’s Transfer Portal Setback

Bruce Pearl is facing the lows of rebuilding right now, but can he turn Auburn's fortunes around? Read to know more.
NCAA Basketball 2025: Auburn at Vanderbilt

What Is Deja Kelly’s Ethnicity & Religion? Digging Deeper Into LV Aces Star’s Nationality and Family Background

Deja Kelly, an African-American basketball star, joins the Aces after going undrafted in 2025. Learn about her background and journey.
Deja Kelly

Who Is Haley Cavinder’s Fiancé Jake Ferguson? Meet the Dallas Cowboys Star Tight End and Her Forever Love

Dallas Cowboys star Jake Ferguson is now engaged to Haley Cavinder, who was seen flaunting a massive ring after a dreamy proposal.

Cooper Flagg Ditching Nike Spoils the Fun for Duke Community as Disappointment Erupts After He Drops Major NBA Draft Hint

No.1 Draft pick Cooper Flagg shocks Duke Basketball fans, fueling NBA Draft rumors and fan disappointment.
Cooper Flagg

Things Are Changing in the Florida Locker Room as Todd Golden Suffers Shocking Transfer Portal Blow

Times are changing for Todd Golden as another key piece in the Gators squad has decided to enter the trasnfer portal
NCAA Basketball: North Florida at Florida

Cooper Flagg’s Teammate Likely to Regret Duke Return as ESPN Analyst Calls Out Jon Scheyer’s Major Final Four Blunder

Cooper Flagg's exit looms as Duke basketball faces tough questions, even as Jon Scheyer’s Final Four decision continues to spark regret.
Cooper Flagg, Jon Scheyer with Duke team

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College Basketball (NCAA): Latest News, Rumors, Schedule, Scores & More

College basketball is the primary path to the NBA for several talented athletes. Upon completing high school, budding basketball players join a university in hopes of shaping their careers professionally. 

College basketball is currently governed by a list of collegiate athletic bodies that include National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and a few other organizations. 

What does NCAA stand for?

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is one of the primary organizations that govern college athletics for over 1,200 institutions across the United States and Canada. 

NCAA stands as an organizer of college tournaments, which helps various students register their talent on a grand stage. Due to the overwhelming number of institutions emerging with respect to basketball and other major sports, the NCAA adopted the three-division structure in 1973. 

Thus, there are Divisions I, II, and III that subdivide NCAA College Basketball teams. Moreover, the most enthralling tournament when it comes to college basketball is the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament

The NCAA’s Division I Men’s Basketball tournament was founded in 1939 by Ohio State coach Harold Olsen. The tournament is often played during March and hence, it has been branded “March Madness,” a yearly tournament that decides the national college champion! 

The single-elimination tournament features 68 of the best college basketball teams from the 32 conferences that comprise NCAA’s Division I. Winners from each conference receive an automatic bid for the tournament, while the other 36 teams are awarded “at-large berths.”

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The venues are pre-determined and the competing teams are seeded and split into four regions and organized into a single-elimination bracket. The University of North Carolina has the honor of receiving the most #1 seeds in the tournament with 17 to date. 

As the games commence, teams get filtered, which is then followed by “Sweet Sixteen,” “Elite Eight,” and the coveted “Final Four.” 

It is a well-structured tournament, as the Final Four teams will each represent one region (East, South, Midwest, and West) to determine the national champion. 

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Likewise, there is a similar tournament held for women with almost the same structure: 64 teams participate and a special committee will decide the participants for each edition. 

Who has the most NCAA Division I titles? 

Winning the national title is a daunting task. 64 teams enter the tournament with the same goal in mind, but only one can be crowned champion towards the end. With that said, the UCLA Bruins Men’s Basketball Team has won 11 national titles to date, the most by any school. 

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UCLA’s most recent victory came in 1995 when the Bruins beat Arkansas Razorbacks. Furthermore, here is a list of the Top 5 teams with the most NCAA Division I championships in history:

School

Titles 

Years

UCLA

111964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995
Kentucky8

1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012

North Carolina

61957, 1982, 1993, 2005, 2009, 2017
Duke 5

1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015

Indiana

5

1940, 1953, 1976, 1981, 1987

When does the 2020-21 men’s college basketball season start? 

The initial dates for the season had to be pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several tournaments that are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, tentatively. The Division I men’s basketball tournament is scheduled to begin on November 25. 

The conferences that comprise the governing bodies organize various tournaments, and the schedules are dropping in with regard to the restrictions that are in place. More information can be found on the NCAA website

The organization has released the schedule for the highly anticipated “March Madness,” that is set to take place in 2021. 

ROUND

DATES

Selection Sunday

March 14
First Four

March 16-17

First Round

March 18-19
Second Round

March 20-21

Sweet 16

March 25-26
Elite Eight

March 27-28

Final Four

April 3
National Championship

April 5

How college basketball stands out from the NBA

A lot of the aspects remain the same when comparing college basketball and the NBA. However, minor differences set these two leagues apart, which might affect the flow when watching an NBA game versus an NCAA game. 

The first difference is that NBA games are played under four quarters of 12 minutes each. But college basketball is just two halves, and each half is 20 minutes long. This reduces the game time by a small margin, but athletes have to endure a longer half. 

Moreover, there is also a major difference in the shot clock. The modern shot clock in the NBA is 24 seconds, while the NCAA allows 30 seconds for men’s basketball. 

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The distance from the three-point line to the backboard differs in the NBA and college basketball as well. The NBA’s three-point line traditionally measures 23 feet 9 inches at the top of the circle and 22 feet in the corners. However, this is not the case when it comes to the NCAA. 

Starting from the 2019/20 season, NCAA adopted FIBA’s three-point line measurements which stand at 22 feet, 1¾ inches at the top of the circle, and 21 feet 8 inches at the corners. Besides these, there is a list of rules that differ between the NBA and NCAA. Click here to learn more