The Big 12 is exploring playing two conference games in December, according to multiple source close to the situation. The league currently plays 18 games in total. In addition to its conference games, the Big 12 also participates in both the Big East-Big 12 Battle and the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Both events are expected to be played during the upcoming season, according to … [Read more...] about Source: Big 12 exploring playing two conference games in December
Archives for September 2020
Sources: ACC planning on playing non-conference games
The ACC is planning on playing non-conference games during the 20-21 college basketball season, barring any massive medical setbacks or testing issues related to COVID-19, four separate sources said on Wednesday. The news comes after last week's ACC proposal that every single Division 1 team be eligible for the 2021 NCAA Tournament, which was quickly rebuffed by the … [Read more...] about Sources: ACC planning on playing non-conference games
Source: NCAA sets start college basketball start date of November 25th
The NCAA has set a start date of Nov. 25th for the 20-21 college basketball season, according to a source. The decision was made on Wednesday following a meeting by the Division 1 Council. The start of practice will be six weeks prior to the initial start date, on Oct. 14th. The NCAA will also allow basketball programs to have eight hours of on-court work each week … [Read more...] about Source: NCAA sets start college basketball start date of November 25th
COLUMN: Dan Hurley, UConn ready to win now
This is what David Benedict envisioned. This is why David Benedict wanted Dan Hurley. This is why David Benedict knew --- as UConn's athletic director --- that he had to get out of the American Athletic Conference and back into the Big East. The Huskies are and always will be a basketball school and now they’re ready to again be showcased on the national stage the same … [Read more...] about COLUMN: Dan Hurley, UConn ready to win now
Sources: Orlando to host EIGHT early season college basketball events
The Champions Classic is going to Disney World! Following the success of the NBA Bubble, Orlando will host eight early season events in college basketball during the first few weeks of the regular season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. In addition to the Champions Classic, the Jimmy V Classic, Preseason NIT, Orlando Invitational, Myrtle … [Read more...] about Sources: Orlando to host EIGHT early season college basketball events
