Introducing the College Basketball Crown Tournament

The College Basketball Crown tournament is an exciting new postseason event designed for teams not selected for the NCAA Tournament. This inaugural tournament will feature squads from prominent conferences, including the Big East, Big 12, and Big Ten. Each participating conference will automatically send two teams to represent them, while additional selections will be made by a specialized committee.

Venue and Format

This 16-team tournament is set to unfold at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena and MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, offering a vibrant atmosphere for both players and fans.

Schedule Overview

The College Basketball Crown tournament is scheduled to kick off on March 31 and conclude on April 6. As teams eagerly vie for invitations, the excitement surrounding this new tournament grows.

Viewing Options

Fans can catch all the action of the College Basketball Crown tournament as it will be broadcast on both Fox and FS1, providing wide accessibility to viewers across the nation.

Selection Committee Insights

The tournament schedule will be finalized once all teams are confirmed. Players are already making their case for inclusion; for example, after a tough first-round loss in the Big 12 Tournament, forward Gabe Madsen of the Utah Utes expressed his enthusiasm for the possibility of competing in the new postseason event.

“Obviously, there’s a chance for us to play in the Fox Tournament, and so if we can keep playing I would love to keep doing that, but we’re not going to force anybody to keep playing,” Madsen said.

Ticket Information

Those looking to attend the College Basketball Crown tournament can purchase tickets through Vivid Seats, the official ticket provider. Prices are set to begin at a reasonable $18, making this tournament accessible for many fans.

Commissioner’s Perspective

Brett Yormark, the outspoken Commissioner of the Big 12, recently shared his excitement regarding the tournament during a press briefing, emphasizing the importance of allowing student-athletes to continue showcasing their skills.

“It is the top two (Big 12 teams) that don’t get into the tournament,”Brett Yormark said. “We’re excited to be part of The Crown. We think it’s going to be a first-class opportunity for our student-athletes to showcase their talents. Fox is a wonderful partner of ours.”

“They’ve been doing football with us for quite some time and next year they distribute basketball games for the first time in years. We’re excited to be in the Fox family and I think their tournament’s going to be off the charts. I will be in Vegas to kick things off.”

A New Era for Postseason College Basketball

The launch of the College Basketball Crown tournament provides a fresh alternative to the long-standing National Invitational Tournament (NIT), which previously served as the main postseason option for teams excluded from the NCAA Tournament. This new tournament represents an evolution in college basketball, giving more teams a chance to extend their competitive journey beyond the regular season.

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