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UConn vs St. John’s: Injury Report, Starting 5 and More as Paige Bueckers Looks to Remain Unbeaten in Big East

UConn faces St. John’s in a Big East rematch. Can Paige Bueckers & Co. stay dominant? Defensive battle incoming!
Paige Bueckers

Liam McNeeley Joins Stephen Curry in an Exclusive Club as Dan Hurley Gives His Two Cents on UConn Star

Liam McNeeley’s historic 38-point night led UConn past Creighton, joining an elite company. But what really fired him up?
Liam McNeeley- Steph Curry

Dark Clouds Loom Over Big Blue Nation as Mark Pope Gives Distressing Update On 22YO Kentucky Star

Despite winning their second game against Tennessee, Mark Pope's Kentucky faces bad news, adding to their season’s struggles.
NCAA Basketball: Kentucky at Vanderbilt

Things Get Ugly for Dan Hurley but UConn Coach Claps Back With 4-Word Powerful Response

"F*ck Dan Hurley" echoed through Omaha, but after a 70-66 upset, Dan Hurley’s actions spoke louder than the chants.
Dan Hurley

A’ja Wilson’s Signature Shoe Puts Dawn Staley in Difficult Spot Due to this 1-Reason

A'ja Wilson revealed her Nike A’One, packed with details—so much that Dawn Staley hit an unexpected issue showing it off.
Women’s Basketball Medal Ceremony – Olympics: Day 16

No Way Out for Paige Bueckers as UConn Insider Uncovers Her Ongoing Turmoil With Unexpected Twist

UConn need to keep their eyes on the prize this year, and Paige Bueckers will have to step up if they want to win.
Paige Bueckers

Geno Auriemma Drops Harsh Reality Check to Sarah Strong Ahead of St. John’s Clash

Sarah Strong is shining, but Geno Auriemma isn’t fully satisfied. His blunt reality check ahead of UConn’s next game says it all.
Sarah Strong and Geno Auriemma

Greg McDermott Deepens UConn’s Woes as Creighton Seeks to Snap 12-Year Drought

Creighton looks to defeat UConn again as Greg McDermott's squad pushes for its first conference title in 12 years.
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Terrible Fate Awaits NC State as National Analyst Guarantees Rock Bottom for Kevin Keatts

A national analyst predicts rock bottom for Kevin Keatts and NC State as the Wolfpack’s season spirals out of control.
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Embarrassment Awaits John Calipari’s Arkansas as National Reporter Makes Bold March Madness Predictions

Unexpected March Madness snub awaits John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks. Uncertain doors are opened by ESPN's major forecast.
NCAA Basketball: Mississippi at Arkansas

National Broadcaster Forces Cooper Flagg Against the Ropes as Costly Blunders Deepen the Crisis for the Duke Standout

A recent ACC slip-up has put Duke and Cooper Flagg on high alert. But what are analysts saying about the situation?
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Cooper Flagg’s Celebrations on Hold as National Reporter’s Bold Take Casts Doubt on Duke’s March Madness Momentum

Duke, led by Cooper Flagg, has dominated the ACC, but questions about their momentum linger as March Madness approaches.
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Missed $100,000 Opportunity Lands Hubert Davis in All Kinds of Trouble as National Analyst Drops Devastating 1-Word Verdict to UNC Basketball

Hubert Davis to potentially miss out on a $100,000 payday as his team are under threat after national reporter gives a one word prediction
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No Time for Hunter Dickinson to Grieve Over $214K Loss as National Broadcaster Shows No Pity for Kansas’ Big 12 Woe

Hunter Dickinson and the Jayhawks faced another upset loss against the Wildcats. Read to know what analysts have to say.
Hunter Dickinson

UConn Faces Deeper Turmoil as National Broadcaster Piles On ‘Atrocity’ Amid Dan Hurley’s 53-Week Setback

Dan Hurley has no answer as Uconn's 53-week AP Top 25 streak ends with a loss to St. John’s. National analyst question title hopes.
Dan Hurley

Thrill Awaits Kentucky Nation as 5-Star Talent Offers Much-Needed Hope for Mark Pope

Thrill awaits as five star recruit decides to visit campus and offers much needed hope for Mark Pope and his team
NCAA Basketball: Texas A&M at Kentucky

UConn vs Creighton: Injury Report, Starting 5 & More as Dan Hurley Looks to Regain Big East Momentum

Hurley's march to March hits a critical test against Creighton. With injuries and rankings at stake, the Huskies are fighting for redemption.
NCAA Basketball: Connecticut at Butler

UConn’s Worst Collapse in Last 27 Months Fails to Shake Dan Hurley’s Spirit for Three-Peat Glory

Dan Hurley brushes off UConn's AP Poll slip and sets his sights on a three-peat. The Huskies' true test begins now—March glory awaits!
NCAA Basketball: Butler at Connecticut

Who Are Mike Woodson’s Children? Everything You Need to Know About the Indiana Hoosiers Coach’s Family

Discover how Mike Woodson's children have forged their own paths beyond basketball while staying rooted in the family's strong bond.
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Kentucky vs Tennessee: Injury Report, Starting 5 & More as Roster Health Remains The Most Stressful Issue for Mark Pope

Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Round 2! The Wildcats took the first matchup, but can they hold off the surging Vols at Rupp Arena?
NCAA Basketball: Arkansas at Kentucky

National Reporter Reveals WCBB’s 3 Best Players & Paige Bueckers is Nowhere to be Found

The 2024 Player of the Year race is dominated by three other players rather than Huskies standout Paige Bueckers.
NCAA Womens Basketball: Seton Hall at Connecticut

Dan Hurley Gives Tough Reality Check to 21YO UConn Star At His Career Peak

This Michigan transfer is having a breakout season at UConn as Dan Hurley & Huskies just took a major hit.
NCAA Basketball: Villanova at Connecticut

Calls Mount to Revise Unrivaled Rulebook as National Reporter Explains 1v1 Tournament Using a 161 Year Old Theory

Unrivaled’s intense 1-on-1 tournament sparks debate as fans call for rule changes ahead of its historic February 14 finale.
WNBA: Finals-Minnesota Lynx at New York Liberty

Prayers Up for Cavinder Twins as Haley Suffers Minor Accident After Saving a Loved One’s Life

Haley Cavinder sustains a minor injury while saving a loved one. Fans show their support and pray for her swift recovery.
Miami Hurricanes guard Hanna Cavinder (15) and Miami

Agony & Joy Collide for Dawn Staley as Rival Geno Auriemma’s UConn Also Suffers Same Distressing Fate

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma faced setbacks but the Eagles' Super Bowl victory brought some much-needed joy.
Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma

Auburn‘s Embarrassment Bigger Than Dan Hurley’s UConn as They Remain the Laughing Stock of College Basketball

Auburn Tigers' loss manages to mask Dan Hurley's UConn embarassment despite being the laughing stock of the community
Dan Hurley and Bruce Pearl

About College Basketball

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

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. 

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