College Basketball Crown: 16 Team Guide
- The stage is set for the inaugural College Basketball Crown,a 16-team tournament tipping off march 31 and concluding April 6 in Las Vegas.
- Here's a look at some of the teams vying for the College Basketball Crown:
- Conference: West Coast Conference Record: 19-14 (8-10) The Washington State Cougars boast a balanced attack, featuring five players scoring in double figures.Junior guard Nate Calmese leads the charge,...
College Basketball Crown Tournament: Teams and Schedule
Table of Contents
- College Basketball Crown Tournament: Teams and Schedule
- College Basketball Crown Tournament: Your Questions Answered
- Top Questions About the College Basketball Crown
- What is the College Basketball Crown?
- When and where is the College Basketball Crown taking place?
- Which TV channels are broadcasting the College Basketball Crown games?
- Who are some of the teams participating in the College Basketball Crown?
- What are the key matchups in the first round of the College Basketball Crown?
- Can you provide a summary of the schedule for the college Basketball Crown?
- What are the records and conferences of some of the participating teams?
- Team Spotlights
- College Basketball Crown Schedule Details
- Top Questions About the College Basketball Crown
The stage is set for the inaugural College Basketball Crown,a 16-team tournament tipping off march 31 and concluding April 6 in Las Vegas. Games will be broadcast on FOX and FS1, showcasing teams from the Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, WCC, Mountain West, A-10, and AAC conferences.
Participating Teams
Here’s a look at some of the teams vying for the College Basketball Crown:
Washington State Cougars
Conference: West Coast Conference
Record: 19-14 (8-10)
The Washington State Cougars boast a balanced attack, featuring five players scoring in double figures.Junior guard Nate Calmese leads the charge, averaging 15.2 points per game.dane Erikstrup and Ethan Price anchor the inside game, while LeJuan Watts leads the team in rebounds with 6.7 per game. The Cougars went 1-7 against Quad 1 opponents, securing a win against Boise State on Dec. 7.
Georgetown Hoyas
Conference: big East
Record: 17-15 (8-12)
The Georgetown Hoyas faced a setback with Thomas Sorber’s season-ending injury on Feb. 15. However, the team features a strong backcourt duo in Micah Peavy and Jayden Epps. Peavy leads the team in scoring with 17.2 points per game, while Epps averages 12.8 points. Earlier this season, the Hoyas defeated Creighton (81-57) and Xavier (69-63), both NCAA Tournament teams.
Boise State Broncos
Conference: Mountain west
record: 24-10 (14-6)
The Boise State Broncos, after finishing fourth in the MWC regular season and as runner-up in the conference tournament, were on the bubble for Selection Sunday. Tyson degenhart, a senior forward, averaged 17.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Broncos secured wins against Clemson, Saint Mary’s, San Diego State, and New Mexico.
George Washington Revolutionaries
Conference: A-10
Record: 21-12 (9-9)
George Washington finished the season strong, winning three consecutive games before falling to George Mason in the A-10 Tournament quarterfinals. Rafael Castro leads the Revolutionaries, averaging 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-11 player recorded 13 double-doubles, including a 22-point, 16-rebound performance against La Salle. George Washington’s notable wins include victories over Dayton and St. Bonaventure.
Oregon State beavers
Conference: West Coast Conference
Record: 20-12 (10-8)
The Oregon State Beavers experienced an inconsistent season in their first year in the WCC. Michael Rataj leads the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks, while Demarco Minor leads in assists with 5.7 per game. The Beavers recorded wins against gonzaga and Nebraska.
Villanova Wildcats
Conference: Big East
Record: 19-14 (11-9)
The Villanova Wildcats had impressive wins against top-tier teams, but struggled with consistency.
College Basketball Crown Schedule
all times are Eastern Time (ET).
First Round
- March 31, 8:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Utah vs. Butler
- March 31, 11 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Georgetown vs. Washington State
Right side of the bracket
- April 1,3 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
DePaul vs.Cincinnati
- April 1,5:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Oregon State vs. UCF
- April 1, 8:30 p.m.ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Colorado vs. Villanova
- April 1, 11 p.m. ET at MGM Grand garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Tulane vs. USC
Second Round
- April 2, 7 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Utah/Butler vs. George Washington/Boise State
- April 2, 9:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Nebraska/Arizona State vs. Georgetown/Washington State
- April 3, 7 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
DePaul/Cincinnati vs. Oregon State/UCF
- April 3, 9:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Colorado/Villanova vs. Tulane/USC
Semifinals
- April 5, 1:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)
Utah/Butler/George Washington/Boise State vs. Nebraska/Arizona state/Georgetown/Washington State
- April 5, 4 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)
DePaul/Cincinnati/Oregon State/UCF vs. Colorado/Villanova/Tulane/USC
Final
- April 6, 5:30 p.m.ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)
Winner of left side of the bracket vs.winner of right side of the bracket
College Basketball Crown Tournament: Your Questions Answered
The inaugural College Basketball Crown Tournament is set to be an exciting event! Here’s everything you need to know about the participating teams and the schedule for this brand-new college basketball tournament.
Top Questions About the College Basketball Crown
What is the College Basketball Crown?
The College Basketball Crown is a new 16-team tournament concluding on April 6 in Las Vegas. The tournament includes teams from prominent conferences such as the Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, WCC, Mountain West, A-10, and AAC.
When and where is the College Basketball Crown taking place?
The College Basketball Crown tips off on March 31st and concludes on April 6th. All games are played in Las Vegas, Nevada.The first and second-round games will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, while the semi-finals and final will be played at T-Mobile Arena.
Which TV channels are broadcasting the College Basketball Crown games?
Games will be broadcast on FOX and FS1. You can also stream the games on the FOX Sports app.
Who are some of the teams participating in the College Basketball Crown?
Several teams are competing in the tournament. Here’s a rapid look at some of them:
- washington State Cougars
- Georgetown Hoyas
- Boise State Broncos
- George Washington Revolutionaries
- Oregon State beavers
- Villanova Wildcats
- Utah Utes
- Butler Bulldogs
- DePaul blue Demons
- Cincinnati Bearcats
- UCF Knights
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Tulane Green Wave
- USC Trojans
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Arizona State Sun Devils
What are the key matchups in the first round of the College Basketball Crown?
The first-round matchups are:
- March 31, 8:30 p.m. ET: Utah vs. Butler
- March 31, 11 p.m. ET: Georgetown vs. Washington State
- April 1, 3 p.m. ET: DePaul vs. Cincinnati
- April 1, 5:30 p.m. ET: Oregon State vs. UCF
- April 1, 8:30 p.m. ET: Colorado vs. Villanova
- April 1, 11 p.m. ET: Tulane vs. USC
Can you provide a summary of the schedule for the college Basketball Crown?
Here’s a breakdown of the key dates and matchups:
What are the records and conferences of some of the participating teams?
Here’s a table summarizing the conference and records of teams mentioned in the article:
| Team | Conference | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | West Coast Conference | 19-14 (8-10) |
| georgetown Hoyas | Big East | 17-15 (8-12) |
| Boise State Broncos | Mountain West | 24-10 (14-6) |
| George Washington Revolutionaries | A-10 | 21-12 (9-9) |
| Oregon State Beavers | West Coast Conference | 20-12 (10-8) |
| Villanova Wildcats | big East | 19-14 (11-9) |
Team Spotlights
Washington State cougars: What are thier strengths?
The Washington State Cougars have a balanced attack with five players averaging double figures in scoring. Junior guard Nate Calmese leads the team, while LeJuan Watts is the leading rebounder.
Georgetown Hoyas: Who are their key players?
Despite the injury to Thomas Sorber, the Georgetown Hoyas have a strong backcourt led by Micah Peavy (17.2 ppg) and Jayden epps (12.8 ppg).
Boise State Broncos: What should we know about them?
The Boise State Broncos finished fourth in the Mountain West regular season and were runners-up in the conference tournament. Tyson Degenhart is their key player, averaging 17.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
George Washington revolutionaries: Who leads the team?
Rafael Castro leads the George Washington Revolutionaries, averaging 14.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Oregon State beavers: What’s unique about their team?
Michael Rataj leads the Oregon State Beavers in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocks, showcasing his all-around ability. Demarco Minor is their assist leader.
College Basketball Crown Schedule Details
First Round – March 31st (MGM grand Garden Arena)
- 8:30 p.m. ET: Utah vs. Butler (FS1 and FOX sports app)
- 11 p.m. ET: Georgetown vs. Washington State (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
First Round - April 1st (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
- 3 p.m. ET: DePaul vs. Cincinnati (FS1 and FOX sports app)
- 5:30 p.m.ET: Oregon State vs. UCF (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
- 8:30 p.m. ET: colorado vs. Villanova (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
- 11 p.m. ET: Tulane vs. USC (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Second Round – April 2nd (MGM Grand garden arena)
- 7 p.m. ET: Utah/Butler vs. George Washington/boise State (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
- 9:30 p.m. ET: Nebraska/Arizona State vs. Georgetown/Washington State (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Second Round – April 3rd (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
- 7 p.m. ET: DePaul/Cincinnati vs. Oregon State/UCF (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
- 9:30 p.m. ET: Colorado/Villanova vs. Tulane/USC (FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Semifinals – April 5th (T-Mobile Arena)
- 1:30 p.m. ET: Utah/Butler/George Washington/Boise State vs. Nebraska/Arizona State/Georgetown/Washington State (FOX and FOX Sports app)
- 4 p.m. ET: DePaul/Cincinnati/Oregon State/UCF vs. Colorado/Villanova/Tulane/USC (FOX and FOX Sports app)
final – April 6th (T-Mobile Arena)
- 5:30 p.m. ET: Winner of left side of the bracket vs. winner of right side of the bracket (FOX and FOX Sports app)