Nebraska to Play in Inaugural Crown Tournament

The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament will take place in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 6, featuring 16 men's college basketball teams that did not qualify for the NCAA tournament, including Nebraska, Arizona State, and Washington State. The first two rounds will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with the semifinals and final moving to T-Mobile Arena, all games broadcast on Fox Sports 1 and FOX. Nebraska's coach Fred Hoiberg expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, highlighting the team's resilience and desire to continue playing. This tournament, organized by Fox Sports, is positioned as an alternative to the NIT and includes an NIL package incentive for teams reaching the semifinals. The event is a renewed effort for a Las Vegas-based postseason event following the one-time Vegas 16 tournament in 2016.