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2025 NCAA Tournament: Where every potential regional host stands entering conference tournaments

College baseball’s postseason has arrived. Over the next week, conference tournaments will be underway with teams fighting for their position in the NCAA Tournament. That spans from teams on the bubble all the way up to teams fighting to host a regional. On Sunday, On3 released our latest Field of 64 projections. On the hosting […]

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On Sunday, On3 released our latest Field of 64 projections. On the hosting line, eight came from the SEC. The other half of the top 16 came from the ACC (4), Big Ten (2), Sun Belt (1) and independent Oregon State.

In the top eight alone, six SEC teams got the nod. Of course, what happens during conference tournaments will changee the outlook, but we have a pretty good idea on what the top 16 will look like in the end.

The full NCAA Tournament field will be unveiled during the selection show on Monday, May 26. Keep track of every conference tournament and who wins the automatic bids here.

Current Top 8 Regional Hosts

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Texas (1), Vanderbilt (2), North Carolina (3), Arkansas (4), Georgia (5), LSU (6), Oregon (7), Auburn (8)

To no surprise, the SEC is heavily represented at the top. Texas (42-11, 22-8 in SEC, No. 4 in RPI, 17-10 in Q1 games) is the frontrunner for the top overall seed, winning the SEC regular season. Vanderbilt (39-16, 19-11 in SEC, No. 3 in RPI, 15-14 in Q1 games) and Arkansas (43-12, 20-10 in SEC, No. 5 in RPI, 14-9 in Q1 games, along with Texas, feel safe as a top eight no matter what happens this week.

That leaves Georgia, LSU and Auburn from the SEC. Georgia is the top-ranked RPI team, sitting 42-14 overall and 18-12 in the SEC with an 11-10 Q1 record. At No. 1 in RPI, the Bulldogs are also safe as a top eight. LSU is 42-13, 19-11 in the SEC, No. 8 in RPI and 13-10 in Q1 games. The Tigers are undoubtedly on the right side of the top eight right now, and likely will be on Selection Monday. Still, with RPI hovering right at 8, it’s possible another team leaps them.

Finally, Auburn is 38-17 overall, 17-13 in the SEC, 15-12 in Q1 games and No. 2 in RPI. They sit behind the teams in front of them in terms of SEC standings, but they are also comfortable right now as a top eight. It would take a lot for any of those SEC teams to fall out of the top eight.

That leaves North Carolina (39-12, 18-11 in ACC, No. 7 in RPI, 8-5 in Q1 games) and Oregon (41-13, 22-8 in Big Ten, No. 12 in RPI, 9-1 in Q1 games). UNC fell just short of the regular season ACC crown, but still sit in a great spot. They have a non-conference RPI of No. 2, which will boost them at least a little bit. A quick exit in the ACC Tournament could put them on the top eight bubble. As for Oregon, they stormed back to clinch the top seed in the Big Ten Tournament and a share of the regular season title. The Ducks would be served well to have a good showing this week regarding their top 8 chances. Even if they don’t, they likely won’t fall too much lower.

Top 8 Contenders

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Oregon State (9), Clemson (10), Coastal Carolina (11), Alabama (12), Georgia Tech (13), Florida State (14)

Oregon State was forced to play an independent schedule this year, but still finished No. 6 in RPI with a 41-12-1 record. They went 10-9 in Q1 games, and No. 9 might be their ceiling due to the lack of a conference tournament to boost their resume. But if they get help around them, the Beavers have a shot to move up.

The group of ACC teams fighting to host as a top eight is an interesting one. Clemson struggled at times down the stretch, but finished 41-15, 18-12 in the ACC, No. 10 in RPI and 8-9 in Q1 games. Georgia Tech is No. 20 in RPI, but finished 39-16 overall, 19-11 in the ACC, 12-10 in Q1 games and won the ACC regular season. Florida State finished 37-13, 17-10 in the ACC, No. 14 in RPI and 12-9 in Q1 games. All three feel safe as a host, although Georgia Tech’s RPI could limit them if they don’t play well in the ACC Tournament and it drops. Still, all three are in contention for a national seed.

That leaves Coastal Carolina (44-11, 26-4 in Sun Belt, No. 11 in RPI, 4-5 in Q1 games) and Alabama (40-15, 16-14 in SEC, No. 9 in RPI, 14-11 in Q1 games). The Chanticleers ran away with the Sun Belt regular season, and last year’s committee showed to value conference champions a lot. Still, they have just four Q1 wins which could limit their upside as a host, though they are likely a lock to host. As for Alabama, they are top ten in RPI and are one of six teams with 14 Q1 wins. Though the Crimson Tide are ranked below some other teams, they probably have the best chance to slide up into the top eight if teams around them fall.

Hosting Bubble

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Ole Miss (15), UCLA (16), TCU, Southern Miss, Florida, Tennessee, Dallas Baptist, UTSA

Ole Miss (37-18, 16-14 in SEC, No. 18 in RPI, 16-14 in Q1 games) and UCLA (39-15, 22-8 in Big Ten, No. 15 in RPI, 3-7 in Q1 games) got the nod as our final two hosts entering conference tournaments. The Rebels are in a great spot all of a sudden, and their 16 Q1 wins are a strong selling point. UCLA is far less secure, and it’ll be interesting to see how the committee balances a share of the regular season Big Ten title with just three Q1 wins. The Bruins feel like they need a strong showing this week to hang on to their spot as a host.

The rest of the bubble, to say the least, is heated. Southern Miss (41-13, 24-6 in Sun Belt, No. 21 in RPI, 7-4 in Q1 games) has a hosting-caliber resume. If they win, or go on a deep run in the Sun Belt Tournament, they’re going to host, more than likely. The only question is who do they push out? TCU (37-17, 19-11 in Big 12, No. 17 in RPI, 7-7 in Q1 games) was another tough cut. It’s important to note that the Big 12 has zero hosts in this week’s projections. If the Horned Frogs have a good week and win some more games, they’re going to make a strong push to be at home next weekend.

The two SEC teams on the outside are on very different trajectories. Florida (37-19, 15-15 in SEC, No. 13 in RPI, 11-16 in Q1 games) started 1-11 in SEC play, but have gone 14-4 since. The Gators will need some help, but a run in Hoover will have them in the mix to host. Tennessee (41-15, 16-14 in SEC, No. 16 in RPI, 12-10 in Q1 games) started 8-1 in SEC play, but are 8-13 since. The Vols have lost five consecutive series, six of their last seven, and have just four SEC series wins. Tennessee needs a strong showing in Hoover to even have a chance.

Finally, Dallas Baptist (38-14, 21-6 in Conference USA, No. 19 in RPI, 4-4 in Q1 games) and UTSA (42-11, 23-4 in AAC, No. 22 in RPI, 5-4 in Q1 games) are in the mix, too, though they’ll need some help. Both are regular season conference champions. Dallas Baptist’s non-conference RPI of No. 13 and non-conference strength of schedule of No. 15 boost them further, while UTSA’s non-conference RPI of No. 44 and non-conference SOS of No. 150 make them a longshot.

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Jay Bilas explains why NIL has positive impact on both college basketball, NBA Draft

This year, the NBA Draft saw its fewest early entrants in a decade. Just 106 players entered the draft by the end of April, which continues a downward trend from 363 declarations in 2021 just before the NIL era began. More players are opting to stay in college and hone their skills now that they […]

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This year, the NBA Draft saw its fewest early entrants in a decade. Just 106 players entered the draft by the end of April, which continues a downward trend from 363 declarations in 2021 just before the NIL era began.

More players are opting to stay in college and hone their skills now that they are able to enter into NIL deals and make money. To ESPN’s Jay Bilas, that helps both the college and professional games.

Bilas said the amount of talent returning to college programs means those players can become more well-rounded by the time they reach the NBA. As a result, both levels can benefit – and it makes the later rounds of the draft a bit more interesting.

“I think what we’re seeing is that NIL and the opportunity to make money while you’re in college has caused players that may have been fringe-first rounders or second-round picks to stay in school longer,” Bilas said on FOS Today. “Why go in when you’re doing so well financially in college? You can wait now and go when you really feel like you’re ready. So we’ve seen, the second round is a lot different with NIL that it would have been in past years, you would’ve seen a lot of players go. And now, they’re staying, and I think that’s nothing but a good thing, certainly, for college basketball, to keep more talent in the game.

“But I think it’s also good for the NBA that they’re getting finished products when they decide to go and players that are really [feeling] like they’re truly ready. I think that’s a good thing for the NBA, as well.”

One of the most notable draft withdrawals was Labaron Philon, who announced his decision to return to Alabama despite having first-round potential and initially saying he’d stay in the draft. On3’s James Fletcher III ranked the former touted recruit as the No. 27 overall player on his Big Board prior to his announcement.

Florida also won big with NBA Draft withdrawals, keeping Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu on the roster after last season’s national title. Former Memphis guard PJ Haggerty also withdrew from the draft and eventually announced his decision to transfer to Kansas State for an NIL deal reportedly in the “neighborhood” of $2.5 million. He was considered a fringe second-round pick.

The 2025 NBA Draft officially gets underway Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. Round 2 will take place Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.

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Shifting the game: the NCAA transfer portal and the new era of college basketball

College basketball used to be about evaluating and developing players; now it’s all about the transfer portal. This spring 2,320 Division I players entered the portal. That’s about 41% of the 5,607 players eligible to play. Coaches aren’t trying to woo players from junior colleges and high school, instead their focus is on the known […]

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College basketball used to be about evaluating and developing players; now it’s all about the transfer portal.

This spring 2,320 Division I players entered the portal. That’s about 41% of the 5,607 players eligible to play. Coaches aren’t trying to woo players from junior colleges and high school, instead their focus is on the known talent looking for a new home.

Jamie Dixon, TCU men’s basketball head coach, gets an updated list of the players in the transfer portal every day. His assistant coaches alert him about players of interest, those who are looking for a better team or more time on the court.

“Recruiting in the portal is different,” Dixon said. “You are not going to the player’s school; often you are doing Zoom recruitment, and it is a shorter time frame. The players have been to college, so they are not as interested in taking visits, they just want to get to know their value and role.”

When added to the impact of NIL payments, allowing players to be paid for name, image and likeness, it’s clear to see that recent NCAA rule changes have changed college hoops in significant ways. For decades, players were held to a 1961 rule that made all athletes who transferred schools sit out one year and lose a year of eligibility.

That began unraveling early into this century as student-athletes pressed for structural changes with the governing body of college sports.

Because of the sport’s small-roster teams, the portal has an outsized effect on basketball. For example, after transfers and graduates left, Baylor University brings no returning players into the 2025-26 season. Instead, the team will field a mix of recruits and transfers when they hit the paint this fall. The Bears focus in the portal has been picking up players who have been good at mid-majors. Baylor has picked up seven players from Rice, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, High Point, Omaha and Wyoming.

NCAA men’s Sweet 16 starting fives by the team they played for as Freshmen.

As this year’s NCAA tournament showing, mid-major players are besting recruits as coaches attempt to build a winning team.

Purdue was only team that made the Sweet 16 without having a transfer in their starting five.

This was also the second time in NCAA history that the men’s Final Four was all one seeds.

The transfer portal seems to be a siren to some of the best players from mid-major schools who hope to transfer to schools that are destined for greater success.

This has made the tournament “Cinderella runs” look less likely for the future.

“It is trending towards Power conferences being more dominant because players from mid-majors are transferring up to the Power conferences,” Dixon said.

Coach Dixon also said the shift will require high school players to be patient with their recruitment.

With the transfer portal high school recruits are not only trying to compete against other high school kids for a spot on a division one roster. They are also competing against every other division one basketball player.

Another way coaches are filling their rosters is buying out a player from a European basketball league, promising them NIL money to play in college.

This is something that has never been seen before, and top programs like Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois and Purdue have all done it. The days of teams trying to get young players and keep them together so they can develop seems to be a thing of the past.

It is now about putting the oldest team with the most amount of experience on the court.

“The evaluating is not really there,” Dixon said. “It’s strictly get the production guys that have produced most recently, you are not projecting, you are not evaluating, you are not developing.”

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Extra Points is hiring a new FULL-TIME Writer! Here are the details

Recently, we expanded our Extra Points Editorial Team to include a part-time editor. Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’re hiring again. We’re looking to add a Full-Time Writer to the Extra Points team. I don’t want to spill all the beans about the new content initiative we’re looking to launch (stay tuned, I’ll be […]

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Recently, we expanded our Extra Points Editorial Team to include a part-time editor. Today, I’m pleased to announce that we’re hiring again.

We’re looking to add a Full-Time Writer to the Extra Points team. I don’t want to spill all the beans about the new content initiative we’re looking to launch (stay tuned, I’ll be doing that very soon), but I can share enough to start our hiring process. Here are the details:

Extra Points, a leading newsletter covering business, policy and off-the-field stories in the college athletics industry, is now seeking a writer to lead a newsletter project that will cover the “Money in College Athletics”, from NIL to Private Capital and everything in between. This is a full-time, remote, position.

Here’s what we’d really need this person to do:

Write three newsletters a week, combining original reporting and analysis with smart, value-adding curation, on issues relating to NIL, college sports business, and dealmaking in college athletics.
Take ownership of the editorial direction and voice of a new, standalone newsletter, shaping the voice, focus, and community around that brand.
Serve as a thought leader in the college sports business space.

It would be nice, but not required, if this person could also:

Here’s what we really need, experience-wise, from this person:

Experience writing about related issues professionally. This is not an entry-level position, as we’ll need a writer who is capable of being a self-starter, knows how to find and cultivate sourcing, and where to find the information that matters to our audience. We don’t necessarily need experience writing about NIL or college sports business, but we would want experience writing about business, college sports, or related industries.
A comfort level working with a small team. This is not a role where each newsletter topic can be directly assigned to you. We work very collaboratively and will be happy to provide advice and structure, but we need folks who are self-motivated.
Comfort working in a remote working environment
An understanding of what Extra Points is and who we’re writing for.

Here are some things we’d like from this person:

At least some understanding and connections within the college sports business space. Who are the relevant stakeholders, what are the major policy questions, and where to find relevant and interesting stories.
Some experience in writing for email-first audiences and platforms. Writing newsletters is slightly different from writing newspaper articles or digital-first blogs.

What we can offer this person:

A remote working environment with flexible hours. When you log in is not important to us. We have employees all over the United States right now, so chances are, somebody will be around when you are.
Annual compensation in the $75,000-$105,000 range, with opportunities for bonuses and equity.
Professional mentorship in the sports business/newsletter space

Send a resume (or link to a LinkedIn profile), a clip, and two ideas for stories you’d want to write in this newsletter to THIS LINK RIGHT HERE. We don’t need a cover letter. Please do not email me your application.

I hope this isn’t the last opening we advertise for in the near future. Your readership, paid subscriptions, advertising campaigns and Extra Points Library usage helps give us the resources we need to hire in a sustainable and healthy way.

I’ll share more updates about what we’re up to very, very soon. Thanks for reading!

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A look at Cooper Flagg’s multi-million endorsement deals

Cooper Flagg is anticipated to join the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick, potentially boosting his $28M endorsement value. DALLAS — Projected No. 1 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, is expected to become a Dallas Maverick. That contract would increase Flagg’s endorsement value, which is estimated to be well north […]

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Cooper Flagg is anticipated to join the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick, potentially boosting his $28M endorsement value.

DALLAS — Projected No. 1 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, is expected to become a Dallas Maverick. That contract would increase Flagg’s endorsement value, which is estimated to be well north of $28 million, according to CBS Sports.

After just one season in college ball, the former Duke star became one of the highest-paid players in NCAA basketball history. One of his most notable NIL deals is a $13 million contract with New Balance.

The partnerships don’t stop there. Several other brands, ranging from internet providers to a furniture business, have also partnered with Flagg.

Here is a breakdown of Flagg’s endorsements and their estimated worth:

New Balance

Flagg struck a $13 million multi-year shoe deal with New Balance back in August of 2024, according to CBS Sports, making him one of the brand’s newest signature athletes. That was before he even stepped foot in a college basketball game. ESPN noted that New Balance manufactures a majority of its shoes in Flagg’s home state of Maine, which could have been part of the reason he chose the brand over other notable companies.

Fanatics

Fanatics announced a multi-year deal with Flagg in January 2025. This deal included trading cards and memorabilia, and according to sports journalist Howard Bryant, during his recent sit-down with Bob Costas, it is worth a staggering $15 million. The deal with Fanatics, which also owns trading card company Topps, also included Flagg’s first rookie card.

Gatorade

Flagg landed an endorsement with Gatorade prior to his first college game at Duke. This makes him the first NCAA men’s basketball player to sign an NIL deal with the company, according to the Duke Chronicle. Flagg joined the Gatorade team alongside some of the biggest names in professional basketball, like Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum and Paige Bueckers. The estimated value of this deal is unclear.

AT&T

Dallas-based AT&T offered Flagg an NIL deal during the 2024-25 season. According to Fox Sports, this deal has not been clearly outlined outside of being confirmed, and an estimated value of the partnership has not been disclosed.

CORT Furniture

Flagg has been reported to have endorsements from the home and office furniture rental company, CORT Furniture. Specific information regarding the deal and the estimated value has not been disclosed. The partnership was confirmed after Flagg posted an Instagram video thanking the company for helping him move to North Carolina for the 2024-25 basketball season at Duke.

New Era

New Era, the apparel company, and Flagg were reportedly partnering during his freshman season at Duke. Similar to his announcement with CORT Furniture, Flagg posted on Instagram to inform the public of the partnership. Specific information, including the estimated value of the deal, was not disclosed.

NIL Store

Flagg partnered with the NIL Store brand and became the face of their new collection: “Hometown Hero”, according to On3. The collection featured throwback jerseys of Flagg’s high school, Maine United. Information regarding the estimated value of this deal is not available.

If the 6’9″ forward does become a Mav Wednesday night, his NBA rookie contract is estimated to pay him $13.8 million. Over four years, his contract will be worth $62.7 million.

If Flagg stands in a position to sign a second contract at the end of the four years, the five-year deal would be worth more than $350 million.

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Report: College basketball regular season expanding to 32-game limit

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, the number of college basketball games played in a season is set to increase. Norlander reports beginning with the 2026-2027 season, teams can play on 32 occasions. They will not be required to but the move allows programs to schedule more nonconference matchups any given year. “College basketball’s regular […]

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“College basketball’s regular season is set to expand,” Norlander said. “Barring an unexpected and extremely unlikely motion to vote against, the NCAA Division I Council will approve on Wednesday an increase from 31 to 32 games, beginning with the 2026-27 season, sources told CBS Sports.”

***UPDATE*** – Later Wednesday evening, Norlander confirmed the deal was done. The change will apply to both men’s and women’s college basketball.

Norlander added that multiple team events (MTEs) are in the middle of the decision to expand. Events such as the Player’s Festival in Las Vegas can produce as many as four games in the later portion of November. Adding a game to the overall total gives schools more flexibility.

Finding some better high-profile nonconference matchups appears to be another goal, especially in the later portion of the regular season. Norlander said, “The additional game should also enable more teams to bring back nonconference opportunities in January or February.” Duke facing Illinois last year is an example, as is the Blue Devils recently agreeing to a matchup against Michigan in 2026.

As of now, no mention of expanding the calendar as to when the season begins. Early November appears to still be the target date. For example, this season’s opening night will take place on Nov. 4, spanning all the way to the first Monday in April for the national championship game.

Decision on NCAA Tournament expansion expected soon

Will the NCAA Tournament expand beyond the current format to include more teams? We should know soon enough.

According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the decision or whether to expand the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments for 2026 “is expected to come in the next few weeks.” Thamel notes that the expansion would be to no more than 76 schools, which would be a maximum increase of eight new teams from the current format.

Thamel also notes that the NCAA remains engaged in talks with its media partners over any potential changes. That’s no surprise, as the primary driver in any decision is likely to be maximizing viewership and revenue.

The last major expansion to the NCAA Tournament field came in 2011. At that point, the field expanded from 64 teams to 68 teams. That brought about the advent of the play-in game.

On3’s Thomas Goldkamp contributed to this report

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How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft | Sports

Will Wade’s work building N.C. State into an immediate winner included the pursuit of an entrant in the NBA draft, just in case he returned to college. It wasn’t a huge risk: With all the cash flowing in college, the number of early entrants to the NBA draft has continued to shrink. This year’s draft […]

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Will Wade’s work building N.C. State into an immediate winner included the pursuit of an entrant in the NBA draft, just in case he returned to college.

It wasn’t a huge risk: With all the cash flowing in college, the number of early entrants to the NBA draft has continued to shrink. This year’s draft starts Wednesday night with its lowest total of those prospects in at least 10 years.

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