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College basketball regular season expanding to 32 games

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A change is coming to the construction of regular-season schedules in men’s and women’s college basketball.

On Wednesday, June 25, the NCAA Division I Council approved a rule allowing schools to play a maximum of 32 games before the postseason starting with the 2026-27 season. Teams are currently allowed a maximum of 31 regular-season games.

In the new approval, the committee’s new legislation also removes the current legislated requirements that teams are held to for participating in multiple-team events (MTE). The adoption of the 32-game maximum model was proposed by the Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees back in March.

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Though the 32-game model was approved, the NCAA’s news release on June 25 noted teams can play fewer games. The change also “does not limit the opportunity for multiple team events to operate or exist,” the release said.

The adoption of the 32-game regular-season model is the first change to the regular season schedule format in college basketball since the 2006-07 season.

Under the current structure, teams were able to schedule 28 or 29 regular-season games with either an additional two-game or three-game multiple-team event for a maximum of 31 games. Teams also had the option of scheduling 29 regular-season games without a multiple-team event part of their schedule.

“I greatly appreciate the significant amount of work that the MBOC and WBOC conducted, and the strong collaboration that took place, to put forth this legislation and look toward the future of regular-season scheduling. This proposed legislation does not require anyone to change their regular-season schedule and provides simplicity and greater flexibility as teams review their team and scheduling needs each season,” Dan Butterly, chair of the Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee and commissioner of the Big West Conference, said in a statement in March.

“The opportunity very much exists for teams to continue to play in multiple-team or bracketed events to prepare them for postseason play.”

The NCAA noted that oversight committees determined that the rule change provided greater scheduling flexibility for Division I programs. Teams can now play an additional game at a multi-team event or schedule a late-season marquee non-conference game — perhaps at a neutral site — to help boost their NET ranking and Quad 1 record for the NCAA Tournament.

In a time of college basketball (and college athletics) where more neutral-site non-conference games are taking place and the first NIL-driven multi-team event, The Players’ Era Festival, is now up to 18 teams, the allowance of having that additional regular-season game can be financially beneficial for teams and players.

The 32-game regular season schedule adoption comes a month after the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to the pace and flow of the game in men’s basketball. These adoptions included a coach’s challenge at any point in a game to review out-of-bounds calls, basket interference/goaltending and whether a secondary defender was in the restricted-area arc. 

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1 College Spent More Than $50 Million On NIL Payments In 2024-25

1 College Spent More Than $50 Million On NIL Payments In 2024-25 originally appeared on The Spun. Some SEC money is just different and that’s certainly the case in the state of Texas. With NIL being the name of the game in this current era of college athletics, some universities are willing to pay whatever […]

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1 College Spent More Than $50 Million On NIL Payments In 2024-25 originally appeared on The Spun.

Some SEC money is just different and that’s certainly the case in the state of Texas.

With NIL being the name of the game in this current era of college athletics, some universities are willing to pay whatever it takes to be competitive on a national scale — as evidenced by the checks written by the Texas A&M Aggies.

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Per an open records request by reporter Alex Miller, fans were able to learn just how much the Aggies spent on NIL alone the last calendar year; which was upwards of $50 million.

In an article written in The Bryan-College Station Eagle, Miller revealed the Power Four school spent $51.4 million on NIL payments in both men’s and women’s sports from July 2024 to June 2025 — a roughly $19 million increase from the previous year.

Of the $51.4 million, $49.2 million was invested in A&M’s men’s sports, while just $2.2 million was divided up amongst its women athletes.

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Following last month’s landmark House settlement, money schools can directly give to their players will be capped at $20.5 million this year, with the annual pot expected to grow to around $32 million over the next decade or so.

Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of a pylon prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY© Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of a pylon prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY© Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The new revenue-sharing model doesn’t seem to account for name, image, likeness payments outside of what each program is allotted, however. So it’s fair to assume that teams will work their way around it by outsourcing that spending to the boosters and businesses that are already supporting their athletes behind the scenes.

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Still though, $50 million on NIL payments is a pretty shocking number. Especially when you consider where college sports were not even 10 years ago.

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1 College Spent More Than $50 Million On NIL Payments In 2024-25 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 22, 2025

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.



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College Basketball’s Intl Talent Boom Faces Revenue-Sharing Risks

College basketball is witnessing a surge of international talent, with over 70 foreign players expected to join power-conference programs for the 2025 signing class. This growth is driven by lucrative NIL opportunities, positioning NCAA Division I basketball as a highly attractive option for young players worldwide. However, impending revenue-sharing regulations may deter future international prospects […]

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College basketball is witnessing a surge of international talent, with over 70 foreign players expected to join power-conference programs for the 2025 signing class. This growth is driven by lucrative NIL opportunities, positioning NCAA Division I basketball as a highly attractive option for young players worldwide. However, impending revenue-sharing regulations may deter future international prospects by limiting financial incentives and altering recruiting dynamics. Experts warn that if strict enforcement of these regulations occurs, it could lead to a significant decline in the influx of European players, ultimately reshaping the talent landscape in college basketball.

By the Numbers

  • 38 foreign players joined power-conference programs in the previous year.
  • Over 70 international prospects expected to sign in 2025-26.

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The potential decline in international prospects stems from the new revenue-sharing regulations, which may limit budgets for basketball programs and shift focus back to domestic talent. This could affect not just high-majors but lower-tier schools that rely on attractive compensation to recruit effectively.

State of Play

  • High-major programs are currently spending heavily to attract top-tier international talent.
  • The introduction of the College Sports Commission could enforce stricter NIL regulations impacting recruitment strategies.

What’s Next

If enforced, new budget caps could compel schools to limit spending under $5 million for rosters, potentially decreasing player compensation. This change may drive high-caliber international players to remain in Europe for more lucrative opportunities, reshaping the recruiting landscape in college basketball.

Bottom Line

The evolving financial and regulatory environment in college basketball could lead to a drastic reduction in international talent influx, challenging the sport’s competitive balance and growth in diversity. Programs must adapt quickly to these changes to maintain their global appeal.





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Pitt Panthers Transfer Has Eyes on NCAA Tournament

Dishon Jackson is one of several new transfers to the Pitt Panthers. After spending the 2024-25 season with the Iowa State Cyclones, the center entered the transfer portal and joined a Pitt team that’s desperate for more talent. Jackson spoke with the media about the process and his goals for this season. When asked about […]

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Pitt Panthers Transfer Has Eyes on NCAA Tournament

Dishon Jackson is one of several new transfers to the Pitt Panthers. After spending the 2024-25 season with the Iowa State Cyclones, the center entered the transfer portal and joined a Pitt team that’s desperate for more talent. Jackson spoke with the media about the process and his goals for this season.

When asked about his decision to commit to Pitt, Jackson highlighted head coach Jeff Capel’s influence. He talked about Capel’s “belief” in Jackson and his offensive game. Jackson enters Pitt with an already good relationship with the coaching staff.

Jackson isn’t the only starting-caliber center on Pitt’s current roster. Jackson will join the likes of Cameron Corhen and Papa Amadou Kante. When asked about his fit, Jackson had full confidence in being able to share the floor with the other big men, Corhen especially. He said he can provide things that Cam sometimes struggles with, and vice versa. He mentioned that Pitt will have some big lineups this upcoming season.

Jackson also hinted at being able to shift into a stretch-5 when needed. However, he still sees himself as a “dominate post player” who can get the ball in the basket or kick it out to the open man.

As Pitt’s incoming team is full of many younger players, Jackson has something a lot of them lack: postseason experience. In his recent year with Iowa State, Jackson made the NCAA tournament, making it to the round of 32. Jackson highlighted how hard it was to make and play in the NCAA tournament, but he is “absolutely” wanting to make it back with his new team.

Jackson has more postseason experience than just the NCAA tournament. When he was with Washington State, his team played in the NIT. Jackson spoke in favor of playing in the NIT and other smaller postseason tournaments. He highlighted how the postseason expirence helps the younger players grow and gives the older players more to play for. He also mentioned how it gave him the opportunity to play in high-stake matches against future NBA players, such as Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When asked about the process of actually moving to and getting situated in Pittsburgh, Jackson brought up how friendly and welcoming everyone is.

Jackson isn’t around total strangers, though. Nojus Indrusaitis, a guard who recently transferred to Pitt, played alongside Jackson at Iowa State. Jackson calls Indrusaitis a “lights-out shooter” and talked about the battles the two went on together.

While Pitt has many new faces incoming, Jackson has no worries about the bond the players have. Jackson made sure to mention that “everyone on the team loves each other” and have spent a lot of the summer together.

Jackson recognizes that basketball players are entertainers, emphasizing how the team wants to “go out there and put on a show for people watching the games”. Jackson’s years of college experience has taught him how important both entertainment and winning is. As he enters his last year of college basketball, he hopes to achieve both at Pitt.

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IU football coach Curt Cignetti on Big Ten Network set at 2025 media day – The Daily Hoosier

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down for a live interview on the Big Ten Network set in connection with the 2025 conference media day. Cignetti led Indiana to an 11-2 season in 2024 and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.  He won multiple national coach of the year honors. Indiana will […]

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Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down for a live interview on the Big Ten Network set in connection with the 2025 conference media day.

Cignetti led Indiana to an 11-2 season in 2024 and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.  He won multiple national coach of the year honors.

Indiana will open the 2025 season on Aug. 30 against Old Dominion.

Video via the Big Ten Network.

For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE.  

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Mike Locksley’s tough NIL message in locker room

Maryland HC Mike Locksley commented on the influence of NIL, noting a new sign outside the locker room that reads: “You can leave your Louis [Vuitton] belts, your car keys, and your financial statements outside of this locker room.” 🤯 pic.twitter.com/kAxLAOIJaZ — College Transfer Portal (@CollegeFBPortal) July 22, 2025 The NIL era has brought unprecedented […]

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The NIL era has brought unprecedented levels of professionalization to college sports, which can sometimes create rifts in locker rooms, as some players are more highly paid than others.

At Maryland, coach Mike Locksley has taken explicit steps to mitigate those concerns. Speaking at Big Ten media days on Tuesday, Locksley revealed that he has put up a strongly worded message to his players when they enter the locker room.

“If you come to Maryland and you look outside of our locker room, there’s a sign. And that sign reads: ‘You can leave your Louis (Vuitton) belts, your car keys and your financial statements outside of this locker room, because when enter those doors, we’ll all pay the same price for success or failure,” Locksley said.

The Terrapins are coming off a 4-8 season, the worst since Locksley’s first in 2019. He acknowledged that locker room issues played a role in the team unraveling last year, which partially stemmed from the new NIL landscape.

“I own the fact that I lost my locker room,” Locksley said, per ESPN. “And this is Coach Locks, the locker room king, telling you this landscape, I had to choose between paying young players who were coming in or reward the older players that have been through the fire, three bowl wins, and I tried to do both with limited resources. And that’s what you get: a locker room with the haves and have-nots.”

Whether Maryland can get back on track to the success of eight-win seasons in 2022 and 2023 remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Locksley is emphasizing unity in a changing college football world this season.

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Brad Brownell reveals that Radford “offered more” for transfer Del Jones

Clemson basketball fans got a healthy heaping of quotes from Brad Brownell on Tuesday as he spoke to the media, and he didn’t disappoint. Obviously the 2024-25 season ended on a sour note with the Tigers falling against McNeese in the first round, and they were forced to replace essentially the entire roster. Chase Hunter, […]

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Clemson basketball fans got a healthy heaping of quotes from Brad Brownell on Tuesday as he spoke to the media, and he didn’t disappoint.

Obviously the 2024-25 season ended on a sour note with the Tigers falling against McNeese in the first round, and they were forced to replace essentially the entire roster. Chase Hunter, Viktor Lakhin, Ian Schieffelin, Jaeden Zackery, Chauncey Wiggins, and Del Jones were all key players who either entered the NBA Draft, graduated, transferred, or even joined the football team.

The Tigers were forced to hit the transfer portal hard and that’s exactly what Brownell did.

Unfortunately, his players did the same as one of his most intriguing first-year players decided to hop in the portal and look for a new home. Jones, a freshman guard, was expected to be the future of the backcourt, but he shockingly hit the portal and landed at Radford.

Brownell explained why that happened: Radford just offered more money.

This is a tough pill to swallow for several reasons, but the most obvious has to be the fact that Radford out-bid Clemson for a key player. That should never happen, and it shows the monetary discrepancy between the basketball and football programs.

It’s not easy for those Clemson hoops fans and purists who believe the program should be among the best in the nation considering the resources the school has.

Radford just offered him more NIL money, and Clemson couldn’t match it because of their allotted pool for the team. He opted to make more money with a smaller program where he’ll undoubtedly be the star and play 30-plus minutes eventually. Jones was Radford’s top priority and Clemson just couldn’t match that.

Hopefully the Tigers can be big spenders on the hardwood in the near future.





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