The 2018-19 college basketball season is almost here.
The first games of the season tip off Nov. 6, including headliners like Kansas vs. Michigan State and Kentucky vs. Duke as part of the 2018 Champions Classic. Early-season tournaments begin Nov. 15.
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With that said, here's everything you need to key in on to the start of the college basketball season.
(All times Eastern.)
When is the start of the 2018-19 college basketball season?
The 2018-19 men's college basketball season starts Tuesday, Nov. 6.
What are the biggest neutral-site games at the start of the 2018-19 season?
The Champions Classic is the annual tip-off showcase between four premier programs: Kentucky, Kansas, Duke and Michigan State. This year's version, held at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, was moved up a week to be played on opening day. Michigan State and Kansas tip off at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Duke and Kentucky at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The weekend of Nov. 9-12 includes several other notable neutral-site showdowns. See below for more details on those games.
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Bracketed Exempt Multi-Teams Events
Gildan Charleston Classic — Charleston, S.C.
Campus Sites: Nov. 10, 11, 24
Bracket: Nov. 15-16, 18
Teams: Alabama, Appalachian State, Ball State, Davidson, Northeastern, Purdue, Virginia Tech and Wichita State.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
11:30 a.m. | Ball State vs. Virginia Tech | ESPN 2 |
2 p.m. (approx.) | Alabama vs. Northeastern | ESPNU |
5 p.m. | Purdue vs. Appalachian State | ESPN 2 |
7:30 p.m. (approx.) | Wichita State vs. Davidson | ESPN3 |
Myrtle Beach Invitational — Conway, S.C.
Campus Sites: Nov. 12, 24
Bracket: Nov. 15, 16, 18
Teams: Cal State Fullerton, Monmouth, Saint Joseph's, UCF, Valparaiso, Wake Forest, West Virginia and WKU.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
11:30 a.m. | Saint Joseph's vs. Wake Forest | ESPNU |
2 p.m. (approx.) | UCF vs. Cal State Fullerton | ESPN3 |
5 p.m. | Valparaiso vs. WKU | ESPNU |
7:30 p.m. (approx.) | Monmouth vs. West Virginia | ESPNU |
2K Classic Benefiting Wounder Warrior Project
Campus Sites: Nov. 6, 8-11, and 20
Championship Round: Nov. 15-16, New York
Teams: UConn, Iowa, Oregon and Syracuse
Subregional Round: Nov. 16-17: Cheney, Washington
Teams: Eastern Washington, Green Bay, Morehead State and UMKC.
Championship Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
7 p.m. | Syracuse vs. UConn | ESPN2 |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | Oregon vs. Iowa | ESPN 2 |
Subregional Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
5:30 p.m. | Morehead State vs. UMKC | TBA |
7:45 p.m. (approx.) | Green Bay at Eastern Washington | TBA |
Regional On-Campus Round
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | TBA | Eastern Washington at Syracuse | TBA |
Thu., Nov. 8 | TBA | Morehead State at UConn | TBA |
Thu., Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | UMKC at Iowa | BTN Plus |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Eastern Washington at Oregon | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 10 | TBA | Morehead State at Syracuse | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 11 | TBA | UMKC at UConn | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 3 p.m. | Green Bay at Iowa | BTN Plus |
Tue., Nov. 20 | TBA | Green Bay at Oregon | TBA |
Island of the Bahamas Showcase — Nassau, Bahamas
Campus Sites: Nov. 9-12, 22
Bracket: Nov. 16-18
Teams: FAU, Georgia Southern, Incarnate, Miami (Ohio), Montana, North Dakota, Pepperdine and Towson.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
11 a.m. | Montana vs. Incarnate Word | TBA |
2 p.m. | Miami (Ohio) vs. North Dakota State | TBA |
5 p.m. | Georgia Southern vs. Florida Atlantic | TBA |
8 p.m. | Towson vs. Pepperdine | TBA |
U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam — St. Thomas, V.I.
Campus Sites: Nov. 9, 13, 23
Bracket: Nov. 16-19
Teams: Eastern Kentucky, Kansas State, Kennesaw State, Missouri, Old Dominion, Oregon State, Penn and UNI.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
1 p.m. | Oregon State vs. Old Dominion | FloHoops.com |
3:30 p.m. (approx.) | Kennesaw State vs. Missouri | FloHoops.com |
6 p.m. (approx.) | UNI vs. Penn | FloHoops.com |
8:30 p.m. (approx.) | Eastern Kentucky vs. Kansas State | FloHoops.com |
Hall of Fame Tip-Off Presented by Citi — Uncasville, Conn.
Campus Sites: Nov. 6, 8-10, 13
Bracket: Nov.16-18
Naismith Bracket Teams: George Washington, Michigan, Providence and South Carolina
Springfield Bracket Teams: Holy Cross, Norfolk State, Siena and Stony Brook
Springfield Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
6 p.m. | Stony Brook vs. Holy Cross | TBA |
8:30 (approx.) | Norfolk State vs. Siena | TBA |
Naismith Semifinals and Springfield Consolation
Tip Time (ET) | Bracket | Round | Teams | TV/Streaming |
12 p.m. | Naismith | Semifinals | Michigan vs. George Washington | ESPN3 |
2:30 p.m. (approx.) | Naismith | Semifinals | South Carolina vs. Providence | ESPN3 |
8:30 p.m. | Springfield | Consolation | TBA | TBA |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Siena at Providence | Fox Sports outlet |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Stony Brook at George Washington | ESPN+ |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 8:30 p.m. | Norfolk State at Michigan | BTN |
Thu., Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | Siena at George Washington | ESPN+ |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Stony Brook at South Carolina | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Holy Cross at Michigan | BTN Plus |
Tue., Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Holy Cross at Providence | FS2 |
Tue., Nov. 13 | TBA | Norfolk State at South Carolina | TBA |
NIT Season Tip-Off- Gulf Coast Showcase Regional — Estero, Fla.
Campus Sites: Nov. 7-16
Bracket: Nov. 19-21
Teams: Colorado State, FGCU, Louisiana, South Dakota State, Toledo, Tulane, UC Irvine and UTSA.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
11 a.m. | South Dakota State vs. Tulane | TBA |
1:30 p.m. (approx.) | UC Irvine vs. UTSA | TBA |
5 p.m. | Louisiana vs. Colorado State | TBA |
7:30 p.m. (approx.) | FGCU vs. Toledo | TBA |
Cayman Islands Classic
Campus Sites: Nov. 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16
Bracket: Nov. 19-21, George Town, Grand Cayman
Teams: Akron, Boise State, Clemson, Creighton, Georgia, Georgia State, Illinois State and St. Bonaventure
Mainland Bracket: Nov. 19, 20, Johnson City, Tennessee
Teams: Chicago State, East Tennessee, Jackson State and Sam Houston
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
12 p.m. | Akron vs. Clemson | TBA |
2:30 p.m. (approx.) | Georgia vs. Illinois State | TBA |
5 p.m. (approx.) | St. Bonaventure vs. Georgia State | TBA |
7:30 p.m. (approx.) | Boise State vs. Creighton | TBA |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | TBA | ETSU at Georgia State | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 2 p.m. | Jackson State at St. Bonaventure | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 1:30 p.m. | ETSU at Creighton | FS1 |
Tue., Nov. 13 | TBA | Chicago State at Illinois State | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Sam Houston State at Clemson | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 18 | TBA | Sam Houston State at Georgia | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 18 | TBA | Chicago State at Akron | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 18 | TBA | Jackson State at Boise State | TBA |
Maui Jim Maui Invitational — Lahaina, Hawaii
Campus Sites: Nov. 7-18
Bracket: Nov. 19-21
Teams: Arizona, Auburn, Duke, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, San Diego State and Xavier
Quarterfinals
Tip TIme (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
2:30 p.m. | Auburn vs. Xavier | ESPN2 |
5 p.m. (approx.) | Duke vs. San Diego State | ESPN2 |
9 p.m. | Arizona vs. Iowa State | ESPNU |
11:30 p.m. | Gonzaga State vs. Illinois | ESPN2 |
Regional Round (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Thu., Nov. 1 | TBA | Chaminade (non-D1) at San Diego State (exhibition) | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 4 | TBA | Chaminade (non-D1) at Arizona (exhibition) | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 7 | TBA | Houston Baptist at Arizona | TBA |
Thu., Nov. 8 | 8 p.m. | Evansville at Illinois | BTN Plus |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 4 p.m. | Evansville at Xavier | Fox Sports outlet |
Sat., Nov. 10 | TBA | Texas Southern at Gonzaga | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | Texas Southern at Iowa State | cyclones.tv |
Wed., Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | Eastern Michigan at Duke | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | 8 p.m. | Mississippi College (non-D1) at Auburn | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Texas Southern at San Diego State | TBA |
Thu., Nov. 15 | TBA | Kentucky Wesleyan (non-D1) at Evansville | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 18 | TBA | Texas Southern at Evansville | TBA |
GotPrint.com Legends Classic Presented by Old Trapper
Campus Sites: Nov. 6, 9, 12, 13, 16
Championship Round: Nov. 19-20: Brooklyn
Teams: Cal Berkley, St. John's, Temple and VCU
Subregional Round: Nov. 19-20: Detroit
Teams: Bowling Green, Detroit Mercy, Hampton and Loyola (Md.)
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
7 p.m. | St. John's vs. California | ESPN2 |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | Temple vs. VCU | ESPN3 |
Subregional Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
TBA | Bowling Green vs. Hampton | TBA |
TBA | Loyola (Md.) at Detroit Mercy | TBA |
Regional Round (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Loyola (Md.) at St. John's | Fox Sports outlet |
Fri., Nov. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Bowling Green at St. John's | FS2 |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Detroit Mercy at Temple | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Hampton at VCU | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | TBA | Bowling Green at VCU | TBA |
Tue., Nov. 13 | TBA | Hampton at California | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Loyola (Md.) at Temple | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Detroit Mercy at California | TBA |
Hall of Fame Classic — Kansas City, Mo.
Campus Sites: Nov. 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20
Bracket: Nov. 19-20
Championship Round Teams: Missouri State, Nebraska, Texas Tech and USC.
Subhost Round Teams: Mississippi Valley State, Robert Morris, Southeastern Louisiana and Stetson
Championship Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
7 p.m. | Missouri State vs. Nebraska | ESPNU |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | Texas Tech vs. USC | ESPN2 |
Host (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 8 p.m. | Mississippi Valley at Nebraska | BTN Plus |
Tue., Nov. 6 | TBA | Robert Morris at USC | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | 8 p.m. | Robert Morris at Missouri State | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Mississippi Valley State at Texas Tech | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. | Southeastern Louisiana at Nebraska | ESPNU |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. | Stetson at Missouri State | TBA |
Tue., Nov. 13 | TBA | Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Stetson at USC | TBA |
Subhost (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Mississippi Valley State at Robert Morris | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Stetson at Southeastern Louisiana | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Robert Morris at Stetson | TBA |
Tues., Nov. 20 | TBA | Southeastern Louisiana at Mississippi Valley State | TBA |
Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans Fort Meyers Tip-Off
Campus Sites: Nov. 11, 14, 16-17
Hosts Bracket: Nov. 19, 21: Fort Meyers, FL
Host Teams: Boston College, Loyola Chicago, Richmond and Wyoming.
Visitors Bracket: Nov. 23, 24: Lewiston, N.Y.
Visiting Teams: Grambling State, IUPUI, Niagara and St. Francis-Brooklyn.
Host Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
6:30 p.m. | Loyola Chicago vs. Richmond | FS1 |
9 p.m. (approx.) | Boston College vs. Wyoming | FS1 |
Visitor Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
TBA | St. Francis-Brooklyn vs. IUPUI | TBA |
TBA | Grambling State at Niagara | TBA |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 1 p.m. | St. Francis-Brooklyn at Boston College | TBA |
Wed., Nov 14 | 7 p.m. | IUPUI at Boston College | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | St. Francis-Brooklyn at Richmond | ESPN+ |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Niagara at Loyola Chicago | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Grambling State at Wyoming | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | IUPUI at Richmond | ESPN+ |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Niagara at Wyoming | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Grambling State at Loyola Chicago | TBA |
MGM Resorts Main Event — Las Vegas
Campus Sites: Nov. 7-20
Campus Only Teams: McNeese State
Bracket: Nov. 19-21
Heavyweight Bracket Teams: Arizona State, Mississippi State, Saint Mary's and Utah State
Middleweight Bracket Teams: Hartford, Iona, Long Beach State and Utah Valley.
Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Bracket | Teams | TV/Streaming |
TBA | Middleweight | Utah Valley vs Hartford | TBA |
TBA | Middleweight | Iona vs. Long Beach State | TBA |
8:30 p.m. | Heavyweight | Arizona State vs. Mississippi State | ESPN outlet |
11 p.m. (approx.) | Heavyweight | Saint Mary's vs. Utah State | ESPNU |
Undercard (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Wed., Nov. 7 | TBA | McNeese State at Saint Mary's | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Hartford at Utah State | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | McNeese State at Arizona State | TBA |
Sun., Nov 11 | TBA | Utah Valley at Saint Mary's | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 5 p.m. | Hartford at Mississippi State | SEC Network |
Mon., Nov. 12 | TBA | Long Beach State at Arizona State | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 9 p.m. | Long Beach State at Mississippi State | SEC Network |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Loyola (La.) (non-D1) at McNeese State | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Utah Valley at Utah State | TBA |
Tue., Nov 20 | TBA | Mobile (non-D1) at McNeese State | TBA |
Cancun Challenge — Cancun, Mexico
Campus Sites: Nov. 7, 9, 11-12, 14, 17
Bracket: Nov. 20, 21
Riviera Division Teams: Bradley, Penn State, SMU and Wright State
Mayan Division Teams: Jacksonville State, North Florida, Southern Mississippi and Western Carolina
Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Bracket | Teams | TV/Streaming |
12:30 p.m. | Mayan | Jacksonville State vs. Western Carolina | College Sports Live |
3 p.m. (approx.) | Mayan . | Southern Mississippi vs. North Florida | College Sports Live |
6 p.m. | Riviera . | SMU vs. Bradley | CBSSN |
8:30 p.m. (approx.) | Riviera | Penn State vs. Wright State | CBSSN |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Wed., Nov. 7 | TBA | Western Carolina at Wright State | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 7 | 8 p.m. | UW-Parkside (non-D1) at Bradley | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | North Florida at Penn State | BTN Plus |
Sun., Nov. 11 | 3 p.m. | Southern Mississippi at SMU | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Jacksonville State at Penn State | BTN |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Western Carolina at SMU | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | 8 p.m. | Jacksonville State at Bradley | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | North Florida at Wright State | TBA |
Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis
Campus Sites: Nov. 9, 10, 16-19
Bracket: Nov. 21-23: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Teams: Butler, Dayton, Florida, Middle Tennessee, Oklahoma, Stanford, Virginia and Wisonsin
Midland Bracket: Nov. 21, 23: Spartanburg, S.C.
Midland Teams: Charleston Southern, Coppin State and Wofford Terriers
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
12 p.m. | Florida vs. Oklahoma | ESPN |
2:30 p.m. (approx.) | Wisconsin vs. Stanford | ESPN/ESPN2 |
7 p.m. | Butler vs. Dayton | ESPNews/3 |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | Virginia vs. Middle Tennessee | ESPN2 |
Regional Round (On-Campus) Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Fri., Nov. 9 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Southern at Florida | SEC Network+ |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Miami (Ohio) at Butler | Fox Sports outlet |
Sat., Nov. 10 | TBA | Coppin State at Dayton | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Coppin State at Virginia | TBA |
Fri., Nov 16 | TBA | Charleston Southern at Middle Tennessee | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Wofford at Stanford | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Houston Baptist at Wisconsin | BTN or BTN Plus |
Sun., Nov. 18 | TBA | Wofford at Oklahoma | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Trinity Baptist (non-D1) at Charleston Southern | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | Coppin State at Wofford | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 23 | 1 p.m. | Mars Hill (non-D1) at Wofford | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 23 | 3:30 p.m. (approx.) | Coppin State vs Charleston Southern at Wofford | TBA |
NIT Season Tip-Off — Brooklyn, N.Y.
Campus Games: Nov. 6, 9, 10, 12-14, 16, 17
Bracket: Nov. 21, 23
Teams: Kansas, Louisville, Marquette, Tennessee, Bethune-Cookman, Louisiana and Vermont.
Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
5 p.m. | Louisville vs. Tennessee | ESPN2 |
7:30 p.m. | Marquette vs. Kansas | ESPN2 |
Non-Bracketed Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Lenoir-Rhyne (non-D1) at Tennessee | SEC Network |
Fri., Nov. 9 | TBA | Louisiana at Tennessee | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 4 p.m. | Bethune-Cookman at Marquette | FS2 |
Mon., Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | Vermont at Kansas | ESPN2 |
Tue., Nov. 13 | TBA | Trinity Baptist (non-D1) at Bethune-Cookman | TBA |
Tues., Nov. 13 | TBA | Southern at Louisville | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | NVU-Lyndon (non-D1) at Vermont | TBA |
Thu., Nov. 15 | TBA | Johnson (Fla.) (non-D1) at Bethune-Cookman | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 8 p.m. | Lousiana at Kansas | Jayhawk SN/ESPN+ |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Vermont at Louisville | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 17 | 1 p.m. | Presbyterian at Marquette | FSN |
AdvoCare Invitational — Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Campus Sites: Nov. 13, 15, 17-19, 21
Bracket: Nov. 22, 23, 25
Teams: Canisius, College of Charleston, Florida State, LSU, Memphis, Oklahoma State, UAB, Villanova and Furman
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
1:30 p.m. | Villanova vs. Canisius | ESPN/2 |
4 p.m. (approx.) | Oklahoma State vs. Memphis | ESPN/2 |
7 p.m. | College of Charleston vs. LSU | ESPN2/U |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | UAB vs. Florida State | ESPN2/U |
Non-Bracketed Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Tue., Nov. 13 | 7 p.m. | Memphis at LSU | SEC Network |
Thu., Nov. 15 | 7 p.m. | North Greenville (non-D1) at Furman | ESPN3/ESPN+ |
Sat., Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. | Furman at Villanova | FS2 |
Sun., Nov. 18 | 4 p.m. | College of Charleston at Oklahoma State | FS Southwest |
Sun., Nov. 18 | TBA | West Alabama (non-D1) at UAB | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | Canisus at Florida State | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Southern Wesleyan (non-D1) at Furman | ESPN3/ESPN+ |
The Wooden Legacy — Fullerton, Calif.
Bracket: Nov. 22-23, 25
Teams: Fresno State, Grand Canyon, Hawaii, La Salle, Miami, Northwestern, Seton Hall and Utah.
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
2:30 p.m. | La Salle vs. Miami (Fla.) | ESPNU |
5 p.m. (approx.) | Northwestern vs. Fresno State | ESPNU |
9 p.m. | Seton Hall vs. Grand Canyon | ESPN3 |
11:30 p.m. (approx.) | Hawaii vs. Utah | ESPN2 |
Continental Tire Las Vegas Holiday Invitational
Campus Sites: Nov. 16-19
Host Bracket: Nov. 22, 23: Las Vegas
Host Teams: UMass, Nevada, Southern Illinois and Tulsa
Visiting Bracket: Nov. 23, 24: Little Rock
Visiting Teams: Arkansas- Pine Bluff, Cal Baptist, Howard and Little Rock
Host Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Live Streaming |
1:30 p.m. | UMass vs. Southern Illinois | FS1 |
4 p.m. (approx.) | Tulsa vs. Nevada | FS1 |
Visitor Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Live Streaming |
2:00 p.m. | Cal Baptist vs. Arkansas- Pine Bluff | TBA |
4:30 p.m. (approx.) | Howard at Little Rock | TBA |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 1 p.m. | Cal Baptist at Tulsa | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | Howard at UMass | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 11 p.m. | Little Rock at Nevada | ESPNU |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Southern Illinois | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Arkansas-Pine Bluff at UMass | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | Howard at Southern Illinois | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | Little Rock at Tulsa | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | 10 p.m. | Cal Baptist at Nevada | MWN |
Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational — Las Vegas
Campus Sites: Nov. 10-19
Bracket: Nov. 22, 23
Teams: Michigan State, North Carolina, Texas, UCLA, Presbyterian, St. Francis (Pa.), Tennessee Tech, The Citadel and ULM
Host Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
7:30 p.m. | North Carolina vs. Texas | FS1 |
10 p.m. (approx.) | UCLA vs. Michigan State | FS1 |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Presbyterian at Tennessee Tech | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | TBA | ULM at Texas | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | TBA | Mid-Atlantic Christian (non-D1) at The Citadel | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Welch (non-D1) at Presbyterian | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | TBA | Johnson (Fla.) (non-D1) at The Citadel | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | ULM at Michigan State | BTN Plus |
Thu., Nov. 15 | TBA | Boyce (non-D1) at Presbyterian | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | Tennessee Tech at North Carolina | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | The Citadel at Texas | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | TBA | St. Francis (Pa.) at UCLA | TBA |
Sun., Nov. 18 | 6 p.m. | Tennessee Tech at Michigan State | BTN |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | St. Francis (Pa.) at North Carolina | TBA |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | Presbyterian at UCLA | TBA |
Emerald Coast Classic — Niceville, Fla.
Campus Sites: Nov. 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20
Bracket: Nov. 23, 24
Teams: Baylor, Cincinnati, George Mason, Ole Miss, Nicholls State, N.C. Central, Southern and Western Michigan
Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Bracket | Teams | TV/Streaming |
12 p.m. | Visitors | Nicholls State vs. N.C. Central | TBA |
2:30 p.m. (approx.) | Visitors | Southern vs. Western Michigan | TBA |
7 p.m. | Hosts | Baylor vs. Ole Miss | CBSSN |
9:30 p.m. (approx.) | Hosts | George Mason vs. Cincinnati | CBSSN |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sat., Nov. 10 | TBA | Western Michigan at Ole Miss | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. | Southern at Baylor | FS Southwest |
Tues. Nov. 13 | TBA | N.C. Central at Cincinnati | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 16 | 12 p.m. | Nicholls State at Baylor | FS Southwest |
Sat., Nov. 17 | TBA | Southern at George Mason | ESPN+ |
Mon., Nov. 19 | TBA | Western Michigan at Cincinnati | TBA |
Tues. Nov. 20 | TBA | N.C. Central at George Mason | ESPN+ |
Tues., Nov. 20 | TBA | Nicholls State at Ole Miss | TBA |
Hall of Fame Belfast Classic — Belfast, Northern Ireland
Campus Sites: Nov. 18, 20, 21, 23, 24
Bracket: Nov. 29- Dec. 1
Goliath Bracket: Buffalo, Milwaukee, San Francisco and Stephen F. Austin
Samson Bracket: Albany, Dartmouth, LIU Brooklyn and Marist
Samson Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
11:30 a.m | Marist vs. Dartmouth | TBA |
2 p.m. | LIU Brooklyn vs. Albany | TBA |
Goliath Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
5:30 a.m. | Milwaukee vs. Buffalo | TBA |
8 a.m. (approx.) | San Francisco vs. Stephen F. Austin | TBA |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sun., Nov. 18 | 10 p.m. | LIU Brooklyn at San Francisco | TBA |
Tues., Nov. 20 | TBA | LIU Brooklyn at Milwaukee | TBA |
Tues., Nov. 20 | TBA | Marist at Stephen F. Austin | TBA |
Wed., Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | Dartmouth at Buffalo | TBA |
Fri., Nov. 23 | TBA | Albany at Milwaukee | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 24 | 2 p.m. | Marist at Buffalo | TBA |
Sat., Nov. 24 | TBA | Dartmouth at San Francisco | TBA |
Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic — Las Vegas
Campus Sites: Dec. 9, 15, 17, 19
Bracket: Dec. 22, 23
Teams: Drake, New Mexico State, San DIego, Washington State, Cal State Northridge, Rider, Northern Colorado and SIU Edwardsville
Semifinals
Tip Time (ET) | Bracket | Teams | TV/Streaming |
2 p.m. | Visitors | SIU Edwardsville vs. Cal State Northridge | TBA |
4:30 p.m. (approx.) | Visitors | Northern Colorado vs. Rider | TBA |
7:30 p.m. | Hosts | Drake vs. New Mexico State | FS2 |
10 p.m. (approx.) | Hosts | San Diego vs. Washington State | FS1 |
On-Campus Games
Date | Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
Sun., Dec. 9 | 4 p.m. | Cal State Northridge at San Diego | TBA |
Sat., Dec. 15 | TBA | Northern Colorado at San Diego | TBA |
Mon., Dec. 17 | 9 p.m. | Northern Colorado at New Mexico State | TBA |
Mon., Dec. 17 | TBA | SIU Edwardsville at Drake | TBA |
Mon., Dec. 17 | TBA | Rider at Washington State | TBA |
Wed., Dec. 19 | TBA | SIU Edwardsville at Washington State | TBA |
Wed., Dec. 19 | TBA | Rider at Drake | TBA |
Wed., Dec. 19 | 9 p.m. | Cal State Northridge at New Mexico State | TBA |
Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic — Honolulu, Hawaii
Bracket: Dec. 22-23, 25
Teams: Bucknell, Charlotte, Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana State, Rhode Island, TCU and UNLV
Quarterfinals
Tip Time (ET) | Teams | TV/Streaming |
3 p.m. | Indiana State vs. Colorado | ESPNU |
5:30 p.m. (approx.) | UNLV at Hawaii | ESPNU |
10 p.m. | Charlotte vs. TCU | ESPN TBD |
12:30 a.m. (approx.) | Rhode Island vs. Bucknell | ESPN TBD |
Non-Bracketed Exempt Multi-Team Events
Gotham Classic — Nov. 6-20
Teams: Duquesne, Notre Dame, Radford, UIC and William & Mary.
CNY Hoops Classic — Nov. 6-19
Teams: Binghampton, Colgate, Cornell and NJIT
Barclays Center Classic — Nov. 8-18, 24
Teams: Central Arkansas, North Alabama, Pittsburgh, Saint Louis and Troy
Georgia Tech MTE — Nov. 9-23
Teams: East Carolina University, Georgia Tech, Lamar, Prairie View A&M and UTRGV
Hub City Classic — Nov. 9-23
Teams: Boston University, Drexel, Eastern Michigan, Fairleigh Dickinson and Rutgers University
Maryland MTE — Nov. 9-23
Teams: Hofstra University, Marshall University, University of Maryland, Mount St. Mary's and North Carolina A&T
Hardwood Showcase — Nov. 9-23, Nov. 16-18: Arlington, Texas
Teams: Arkansas, University of Indiana, Montana State, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, UC Davis and UT Arlington
Wolfpack Classic — Nov. 10- Dec.1
Teams: Maine, Maryland Eastern Shore, Mercer, N.C. State, North Texas and Saint Peters
Men Against Breast Cancer Cup — Nov. 10-24
Teams: Alabama A&M, BYU, Houston, Northwestern and Rice University
Ohio Valley Hardwood Showcase — Nov. 11-23
Teams: University of Kentucky, North Dakota, Tennessee State, Virginia Military and Winthrop University
Buckeye Basketball Classic — Nov. 11-23
Teams: Cleveland State, Ohio State, Purdue Fort Wayne, Samford and South Carolina State
Junkanoo Jam and Bimini Jam — Nov. 9-10, 25, Nov. 15-20: Bimini, Bahamas
Teams: Cal State Bakersfield, Central Michigan, San Jose State, Weber State, Air Force, High Point University, South Dakota and UMBC
Jersey Mikes' Jamaica Classic Montego Bay — Campus Sites: Nov. 10, 12, 21, 24 Montego Bay, Jamaica: Nov. 16-18
Teams: Georgetown University, Loyola Marymount University, Ohio, South Florida, Austin Peay University, Campbell University, Central Connecticut State and Florida A&M
Vancouver Showcase — Nov.18-20
Teams: Minnesota, Santa Clara, Texas A&M and University of Washington
Goldie and Herman Ungar Classic — Campus Sites: Nov. 12, 13 Mobile, Ala.: Nov. 16-19
Teams: Chattanooga, Jacksonville, South Alabama and Southeast Missouri State
Vandy MTE — Nov. 16-23
Teams: Alcorn State, Kent State, Liberty University, Savannah State and Vanderbuilt
John Bach Classic — Nov. 16-18
Teams: Columbia, FIU, Fordham and Youngstown State
Brown Bears Tip-Off Classic — Campus Sites: Nov. 12 Providence, R.I.- Nov. 16-18
Teams: Army West Point, Brown, Sacred Heart University and UMass Lowell
NKU MTE — Nov. 16-18
Teams: Coastal Carolina, Manhattan, Northern Kentucky and UNC Asheville
Portland Classic — Campus Sites: Nov. 13, 19 Portland, OR: Nov. 21, 23, 24
Teams: Cal Poly, Portland, Texas State and USC Upstate
Pacific Classic — Nov. 22-24
Teams: Abilene Christian University, Elon, Pacific and UC Riverside
Men Against Breast Cancer Oakland Hoops Challenge — Nov. 23-25
Teams: James Madison University, Northern Illinois University, Oakland and Oral Roberts
Elgin Baylor Classic — Campus Sites: Nov. 28, Dec. 7 Seattle: Nov. 23-25
Teams: Denver, Fairfield, Longwood University and Seattle
visitcurrituckOBX,com Battle in the Blue Ridge — Nov. 23-25
Teams: Arkansas State, Eastern Illinois, Gardner-Webb and UNCW
Delaware Invitational — Campus Sites: Nov. 13, 16, 18, 20, 27 Newark, Del.: Nov. 23-26
Teams: Delaware, Louisiana Tech and UNC Greensboro
Boise Thanksgiving Tournament — Campus Sites: Nov. 13, 17, 18, 27, Dec. 1 Boise, Idaho: Nov. 23-24
Teams: Idaho, Northwest Nazarene, Portland State and UC Santa Barbara