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Missing From 4 Straight Games, Is Angel Reese out of Caitlin Clark-Led Race for National Player of the Year?
Missing From 4 Straight Games, Is Angel Reese out of Caitlin Clark-Led Race for National Player of the Year?
UConn’s Donovan Clingan Fetches “Respect” For Reigning NCAA Champions Despite Historic Win
Last night UConn yet again defeated another non-conference opponent. In a matchup against New Hampshire, the Huskies made history with an 84-64 win. Center Donovan Clingan scored a career-high 29 points and played a crucial part in this victory. But despite the historic win, Clingan felt something missing. Evidently, in the post-game interview, UConn’s center […]
What Happened With RaeQuan Battle? How Has NCAA “Failed” Him?
One of the best upcoming talents in college basketball, RaeQuan Battle has been among the headlines recently. The two-time transfer recently made an appeal to the NCAA regarding an eligibility waiver. Unfortunately, the premier collegiate association has turned down his plea. Following this, the 6’5″ guard has been very vocal about the decision expressing his […]
Spotted At LSU Court: Is Angel Reese Finally Back?
Angel Reese did not join her team on their trip to the Cayman Islands. Nonetheless, it looks like the All-American forward is finally looking to make a comeback.
Putting Cooper Flagg and Co. Through Tough Test, Who’s NBA Star Anthony Black’s Younger Brother?
The Monteverde Academy lately played against the Duncanville, decimating them by a margin of 101-74. Throughout the game a positive sign for the Duncanville was the emergence of a freshman Beckham Black. Beckham is the younger brother of Orlando Magic point guard Anthony Black. Anthony was a consensus five-star recruit and the sixth overall pick […]
Going Past Cameron Brink, Why Standford’s Kiki Iriafen Is The Player to Watch This NCAA Season
The Stanford Cardinal women’s basketball team upended the Florida State Seminoles by a decent margin of 100-88 on Saturday. The Cardinal dominated every quarter except the first, cruising to victory by an exceptional team effort. However, one name that stood out for the Cardinal was their forward Kiki Iriafen. Iriafen turned all eyes on her […]
Making History in Absence of Angel Reese, How Has Mikaylah Williams Performed So Far?
The Louisiana State University Lady Tigers have a 7-1 record in the current NCAA tournament and look to be top contenders for the Championship Playoffs much like the previous season. Though they have dealt with their fair share of controversies with their star Angel Reese not playing any match after their gametime with the Kent […]
Setting a New Career High, How’s 7’0 NCAA Star Kel’el Ware Shutting Down Haters?
The Indiana Hoosiers star Kel’el Ware stunned all when he basketed a career-high of 28 points during their recent contest against the Harvard Crimson. The performance came as a surprise to many fans since he had been written off for his inconsistent work ethic when he was with the Oregon Ducks last season. Once a […]
From Assisting at Kansas to 2x NCAA Champion, How Bill Self Has Become One of the Best in Business
The Kansas Jayhawks have started the season with a 5-1 record. Though they were the favorites to win the Maui Invitational, they finished at third place. But that does not take away the fact that they’re the best team in the NCAA and a force to reckon with. Behind their bedazzling performances is a head […]
All You Need to Know About Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Lisa Bluder
Iowa’s Head Coach Lisa Bluder is shining bright as her team is hitting milestones. Two days ago, the Hawkeyes squashed Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in the Gulf Coast Showcase semifinals and took a 100-62 glorious win. However, that’s not even the best part. It was Coach Bluder’s 500th win at Iowa. Her 24-year-long association with […]
When Can Cameron Brink Appear in WNBA Draft?
With her exceptional skills and talent, Stanford star Cameron Brink has been making headlines and leaving the fans in awe. In the ongoing 2023-24 NCAA season, the Cardinals have played seven matches so far, and with a teammate like Brink, they’ve won all seven of them. With an impeccable talent like hers, the fans can’t […]
Caitlin Clark Remains Grounded on Eclipsing Kelsey Plum And Other NCAA Records on Her Way
Caitlin Clark’s ability to bulldoze records makes her a cult-breaker of the college basketball circuit. But the question is, can Angel Reese’s nemesis surpass the twin scoring records of NCAA Division-I? While Kelsey Plum holds this distinction in women’s division with 3,527 points, Pete Maravich’s 3,667 points makes him the leading scorer in men’s division. […]
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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.”
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.
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.
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 | 11 | 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012 |
North Carolina | 6 | 1957, 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.
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.
