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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.

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UCF guard Darius Johnson (3) shoots beside Colorado guard Felix Kossaras (15) during the Colorado at UCF NCAA basketball game in Orlando on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Overview

  • 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.