The College Basketball Crown bracket was released Monday, and multiple notable high-major teams are included. The 16-team bracket includes USC, Nebraska, Villanova, Butler, Arizona State, and Georgetown. The tournament begins on March 31 in Las Vegas with the championship game set for April 6 at T-Mobile Arena.

A disappointing 2024-25 Villanova men’s basketball season will continue at the new College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas. The Wildcats open competition in the 16-team field on April 1 vs. Colorado (8:30 p.m., FS1) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Villanova (18-14) is the fourth seed in the same pod. It will host Boston College Thursday. The teams could meet in the second round. Last year, Villanova earned a 67-59 win over St. Joe’s in the quarterfinals before falling to Illinois in the final in Indianapolis. Villanova beat St. Joe’s, 81-65, on Dec. 1.