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NCAA to Require Public Player Availability Reports for 2026 Men’s and Women’s Tournaments

The policy targets betting-driven pressures by creating a uniform pregame disclosure standard.

Overview

  • Teams must submit availability updates the night before each game and again two hours before tipoff, with reports published publicly.
  • Players are presumed available unless listed as questionable or out on the official report.
  • HD Intelligence will serve as the NCAA’s service provider to manage the availability reporting system.
  • Schools that fail to comply or report accurately may face penalties set by the men’s and women’s basketball committees.
  • The NCAA will evaluate the 2026 rollout to determine whether to continue this approach for future Division I tournaments and other championships.