The late game of the night features an intriguing matchup between the Chattanooga Mocs and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers. Both teams have demonstrated their capabilities throughout the tournament, but a closer examination reveals nuanced factors that could tip the scales.

In the past few years, the NCAA has taken operational control of the NIT, the College Insider Tournament (CIT) has been canceled and the power conferences have discussed expanding the NCAAs. Just two weeks ago, in fact, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addressed what would be the first major change to March Madness in 40 years.

Utah is one of 16 teams playing in the inaugural tournament that has a $500,000 NIL package, with $300,000 awarded to the winner.

The Tulane Green Wave are making a rare postseason appearance in the new Crown Basketball Championship in Las Vegas this week.

From NIL endorsement opportunities, to NBA teams in attendance, to an abundance of star power, the College Basketball Crown is all about growing the game during its biggest time of year.

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball opens up in inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas vs. DePaul Blue Demons. Here are keys to a win.

The Colorado Buffaloes face the Villanova Wildcats in the first round of the College Basketball Crown tournament this evening, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 16-team tournament gives the Utes a chance to win their part of a $500,000 NIL package and ‘any opportunity to keep competing, we’re going to take that chance’.

The Oregon State Beavers face the UCF Golden Knights in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.