Inaugural College Basketball Crown Kicks Off in Las Vegas

The 16-team tournament begins today, offering NIL incentives and a new postseason platform for college basketball teams.

The College Basketball Crown, a single-elimination tournament, runs from March 31 to April 6, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Boise State enters the tournament as the favorite, led by standout forward Tyson Degenhart and a 24-10 season record.
Villanova's Eric Dixon, the nation's leading scorer, is a key player to watch as he approaches a program scoring record.
The tournament offers a $300,000 NIL prize pool for the championship team, with additional incentives for semifinalists and runners-up.
Games will be broadcast on FS1 and Fox, with the first round taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and later rounds at T-Mobile Arena.