How to watch Nebraska vs UCF today: Time, TV channel for College Basketball Crown finals
The Nebraska men's basketball team will face the UCF Knights in the College Basketball Crown championship game in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon. Nebraska enters the finals after defeating Boise State 79-69 on Saturday afternoon, while UCF defeated Villanova 104-98.
The Huskers are led by the senior duo of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary. Williams is averaging 20.5 points per game on 47 percent shooting while shooting 37 percent from 3-point range. Gary is averaging 14.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game
Nebraska's head coach is Fred Hoiberg, who is in his sixth year in Lincoln and holds a record of 82-108. Johnny Dawkins is the head coach of UCF. He is in his 9th season in Orlando and has a career record with the UCF of 168-119.
The Knights are led by Keyshawn Hall, who averages 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Darius Johnson also contributes 17.1 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
The tournament is breaking ground by awarding NIL payments to participating schools. The championship team will win a $300,000 NIL package, the runner-up will earn a $100,000 package, and the semifinalists will receive $50,000.
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Here's how to watch the Nebraska vs UCF game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is Nebraska vs UCF on today?
TV Channel: Fox
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Nebraska vs UCF will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the championship game of the College Basketball Crown tournament. Gus Johnson and Jim Jackson will call the game courtside from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Kristina Pink reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Nebraska vs UCF time today
Date: Sunday, April 5
Sunday, April 5 Start time: 4:30 p.m. CT
The Nebraska vs UCF game starts at 4:30 p.m. CT from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nebraska College Basketball Crown schedule
March 31 - Arizona State (Win, 86-78)
April 2 - Georgetown (Win, 81-69)
April 5 - Boise State (Win, 79-69)
April 6 - College Basketball Crown Champ. Game (Fox - 4:30 p.m. CT)
UCF College Basketball Crown schedule
April 1 - Oregon State (Win, 76-75)
April 3 - Cincinnati (Win, 88-80)
April 5 - Villanova (Win, 104-98)
April 6 - College Basketball Crown Champ. Game (Fox - 4:30 p.m. CT)
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We have a bunch of great dudes ready to go play this year." Michael Cohen covers college football and college basketball for FOX Sports. Follow him at @Michael_Cohen13.
