Sport: NCAA College Basketball

Divisions: I, II, III

Conferences: Division I - 32, Division II - 25, Division III - 45

NCAA Established: 1906 as the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States

First NCAA Basketball Tournament: 1939

NCAA Basketball Tickets

In March 1922, the first postseason tournament for college basketball teams was played. It was called the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament. It took place in Indianapolis and saw Wabash earn the title by beating Kalamazoo 43-23. NCAA Basketball has gone from being played in barns to stadiums that seat up to 70,000. The game has evolved since it was introduced in the late 20th century, and it has also seen significant growth. It is played on college campuses throughout the United States and has put a spotlight on notable athletes such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. UCLA holds the record for most NCAA Tournament championships won while John Wooden remains the head coach with the most national championships won under his leadership. There are several rivalries to enjoy in person as well as games to witness. The student cheering sections keep the game atmosphere spirited while the action on the court is competitive. StubHub is your source for NCAA Basketball tickets.

Where is NCAA Basketball played?

NCAA Basketball games are held at many venues across North America. There were at least 193 listed for the 2018-19 season. For example, UCLA plays at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. The venue has a capacity of 13,800. North Carolina plays at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill while Duke plays at the Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham.

When is the NCAA Basketball season?

The NCAA Basketball regular season for 2019-20 began on Nov. 5. During the season, tournaments are held like the Champions Classic. The regular season runs through March of the following year. The NCAA Tournaments are held from the middle of March through April. The tournament is also known as March Madness. The NCAA Tournaments focus on the Division I teams, but the Division II teams also play in a championship tournament.

What NCAA Basketball teams have won the most national championships?

As of the end of the 2018-19 season, UCLA holds the record for the most won NCAA Basketball Tournament Championships with 11. Kentucky holds eight while North Carolina has six. The winner of the 2018-19 season championship was Virginia. John Wooden, who coached UCLA, holds the record for the most championships by a head coach with 10. The Atlantic Coast Conference and Pac-12 Conference are tied for most championships by a conference with 15.

Who are some notable NCAA Basketball players?

There is no shortage of notable players who have played NCAA Basketball. Among them are Lew Alcindor, Pete Maravich and Oscar Robertson as well as Bill Walton, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. There is also Larry Bird who played for Indiana State from 1977-1979, Magic Johnson who played for Michigan State from 1978-1979 and Michael Jordan who played for North Carolina from 1981-1984.

What is an NCAA Basketball game like?

There are several things that keep NCAA Basketball games lively. Among them is the student cheering section. Some rank Duke's cheering section as the best followed by Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State.

What are the top games for NCAA Basketball?

James Naismith is credited with creating the game to keep his students in shape during the winter in December 1891. Since 1891, the NCAA was officially created, and it has only seen growth. Some teams have been playing against each other since the early 1900s. This has led to rivalries that can be bitter, but which also tend to be top games to attend. Some of the biggest rivalries include North Carolina against Duke, Kentucky against Louisville and Indiana against Purdue.