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28-03-2025
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What is the College Basketball Crown tournament?
The Nebraska men's basketball team will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament on Monday, March 31. The tournament is promoted by the Anschultz Entertainment Group and Fox Sports. It will be held at the T-Mobile and MGM Grand Garden Arenas. The 16-team tournament is also breaking ground by awarding Name, Image, and Likeness payments to the winning teams. Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg tells Fox Sports that there's always a benefit to having your team compete for a championship. "Any time you have a chance to compete for a championship, there definitely is a benefit for your program. Our guys were unanimous about going out and playing, and that is a good sign for everything you have going with the culture of your program when your guys want to keep playing together and compete." Advertisement The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first round of the College Basketball Crown on Monday, March 31. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, and the game can be seen on FS1. Why another postseason tournament? March 11, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrate after defeating the St. Mary's Gaels after the game in the final of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Executive Vice President of Fox Sports Jordan Bazant believes that college basketball needs to improve the student-athletes' experience. "College football has evolved in so many ways. There's no big-game bowl experience for basketball programs. We have 12 NBA teams coming to this event, if not more. If you're in the NCAA Tournament or the NIT, you can't send someone to every game. At our event, you can, and we'll have NBA people at every single game. It's exposure that they wouldn't otherwise have For our programs, this is their first game and first week in the 2025-26 year. It cleanses you of the year you've had to a degree, or it provides that next step for a program." Selection process Dec 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Big Ten Confernce B1G logo on the court at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The tournament selected two automatic qualifiers from the Big Ten, Big 12, and Big East Conferences. At-large teams that did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament filled the remaining ten spots. The automatic qualifiers came from conferences that have existing media relationships with Fox Sports. TV partner Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; FOX and NBC Sports reporter and co-host of The Field of 68 podcast John Fanta broadcasts from the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images The tournament will exclusively air on Fox and FS1, as Fox Sports is one of the founding partners of the College Basketball Crown. Delined bids Dec 13, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) warms up before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nine teams declined bids to the College Basketball Crown. Those teams include Indiana, Iowa, Kansas State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Rutgers, TCU, and West Virginia. NIL payments May 16, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Create History sign outside of the T-Mobile Arena before game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Winnipeg Jets and the Vegas Golden Knights. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports 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. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Why is Nebraska playing in the College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas?
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28-03-2025
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Social Media Reacts to Arkansas' Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Texas Tech
The Arkansas Razorbacks' NCAA Tournament run came to a painful end Thursday night, as they fell 85-83 in overtime to the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Johnell Davis (1) reacts after losing to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during overtime during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Kyle Terada-Imagn Images The Razorbacks had control for much of the game, thanks in large part to standout performances from guards Nelly Davis and Karter Knox, who combined for 50 points. Despite their efforts, along with double-digit contributions from D.J. Wagner and Trevon Brazile, Arkansas could not hold off Texas Tech's late charge. Advertisement The game's defining moment came in the final seconds of regulation. With Arkansas leading 72-69, Texas Tech secured a rebound off a missed Razorbacks free throw. However, officials halted play due to a clock malfunction, which resulted in a lengthy review. After adjusting the game clock, Texas Tech used the additional time to set up Darrion Williams, who drilled a three-pointer to send the game to overtime. Williams then sealed the victory with the game-winning basket with just 7.3 seconds left in the extra period. Following the loss, social media erupted with reactions, many of which criticized the controversial stoppage. Some fans argued that the delay unfairly disrupted Arkansas' defensive momentum, giving Texas Tech an unintended advantage. Others pointed out the Razorbacks' struggles to maintain composure late, allowing the Red Raiders to erase a 16-point deficit. Despite the heartbreak, Arkansas' postseason run showcased resilience, particularly in a transition year under Calipari. While the loss will undoubtedly sting, the foundation appears strong for the Razorbacks moving forward. As the tournament marches on, the debate over the clock stoppage will linger, but for Arkansas, the focus now shifts to what lies ahead in the program's new era.
