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2024-25 College Basketball Season Start Date
The NCAA Division I men's basketball season for 2024–25 will tip off on November 4, 2024.
Conference Changes for the 2024-25 Season
A total of 23 schools are set to compete in new conferences for the 2024–25 season. Among these, 20 have moved within Division I, with two schools beginning their transition from NCAA Division II. Notably, Chicago State has ended its two-year run as an independent and joined the Northeast Conference.
Key Conference Moves:
Arizona: Pac-12 to Big 12
Arizona State: Pac-12 to Big 12
California: Pac-12 to ACC
Chicago State: Independent to NEC
Colorado: Pac-12 to Big 12
Kennesaw State: ASUN to CUSA
Mercyhurst: PSAC (D-II) to NEC
Merrimack: NEC to MAAC
Oklahoma: Big 12 to SEC
Oregon: Pac-12 to Big Ten
Oregon State: Pac-12 to WCC
Sacred Heart: NEC to MAAC
SMU: AAC to ACC
Stanford: Pac-12 to ACC
Stephen F. Austin: WAC to Southland
Texas: Big 12 to SEC
UCLA: Pac-12 to Big Ten
USC: Pac-12 to Big Ten
Utah: Pac-12 to Big 12
UTRGV: WAC to Southland
Washington: Pac-12 to Big Ten
Washington State: Pac-12 to WCC
West Georgia: Gulf South (D-II) to ASUN
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March Madness Details
Selection Sunday Details
Mark your calendar for Selection Sunday on March 16, 2025, when the tournament field is officially announced.
Understanding Bracketology
Bracketology involves predicting the teams that will make the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Experts often create mock brackets to forecast the selection committee’s choices.
March Madness Format
This iconic tournament features 68 teams competing in a knockout format. Each round eliminates teams until a national champion emerges.
How Teams Are Selected for March Madness
Teams earn their spots in the NCAA Tournament based on regular-season performance and conference tournament success. A selection committee evaluates various factors, including strength of schedule and quality wins.
Tips for Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket
For a successful bracket, research team performance, consider matchups and seedings, look at historical patterns, and make informed predictions.
Understanding the NCAA Tournament Bubble
The "bubble" refers to teams on the verge of making or missing the tournament cut. These teams’ fates are often decided by their late-season performances and the selection committee’s evaluation.
March Madness Cinderella Teams
Cinderella stories are teams seeded lower in the tournament that defy the odds and advance deep into the competition, capturing fans’ imaginations with their underdog victories.
What is the First Four?
The First Four is the preliminary round of March Madness, where eight teams vie for the last four spots in the main bracket.
Location of the First Four
The First Four games take place at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Final Four Dates
The Final Four is held in early April, with semifinal games on Saturday and the championship game following on Monday. In 2025 the Final Four will be played on March 18 and 19.
Final Four Location
The 2025 Final Four will be hosted at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Future Final Four Locations
2026: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
2027: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
2028: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
2029: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
2030: AT&T Stadium, North Texas, TX
March Madness Key Dates
Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 16
First Four: March 18-19
First round: March 20-21
Second round: March 22-23
Sweet 16: March 27-28
Elite Eight: March 29-30
Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas