The Big Ten is planning to stay at 20 league games when the league expands to 18 teams and adds UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington during the 2024-25 season, multiple sources told College Hoops Today.
An official announcement is expected soon.
The conference is also planning to have only 15 teams participate in the Big Ten Tournament starting in 2024-25.
College Hoops Today previously reported that momentum was growing to only have 14 or 15 teams in the Big Ten Tournament when the league adds UCLA, USC, Oregon, and Washington.
Leftovers
- Duke/Georgia, Alabama/Houston to headline 2026 Jimmy V Classic at MSG
- Cincinnati, Georgia, Boston College, and UCF will participate in 2026 ESPN Events Invitational
- Wisconsin, NC State, Seton Hall to participate in 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas Championship, fourth team still TBD
- INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW (5/28): Guest — Boston College’s Luke Murray
- Oklahoma State, Dayton, Northwestern, Utah, Minnesota, and Virginia Tech will participate in 2026 Charleston Classic, final two spots are TBD
