As the college basketball season approaches, all eyes are on the teams vying for the top spot. UConn is aiming for a three-peat national title, but it’s Kansas that sits at No. 1 in the rankings, with Alabama at No. 2 and UConn at No. 3. One player to watch is Cooper Flagg, a potential No. 1 NBA draft pick who will showcase his skills at Duke, ranked No. 7.
The NCAA men’s basketball season kicks off on Monday, Nov. 4, with 197 games scheduled for the day. Key matchups include Texas A&M-Corpus Christi vs. No. 14 Purdue, Maine vs. No. 7 Duke, Howard vs. No. 1 Kansas, and No. 8 Baylor vs. No. 6 Gonzaga, among others.
The men’s regular season will run until Sunday, March 9, 2025, followed by conference tournaments leading up to Selection Sunday on March 16. March Madness will commence on March 18, culminating in the national championship game on April 7. The Final Four will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, marking the city’s fifth time hosting the men’s event and first since 2018.
With exciting matchups, top-ranked teams, and talented players hitting the court, the 2024-25 college basketball season promises to be one of intense competition and thrilling games. Fans are gearing up for another season of high-flying action and buzzer-beating excitement as they await the journey towards the national title.
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