When it comes to fielding a Division I team, college basketball is about as easy as it gets. It only requires an indoor complex with very little management.
Compare that to college football, which needs a managed field and dozens of scholarship players.
Perhaps that’s why there are more than 360 Division I men’s college basketball teams.
Which State Has the Most College Basketball Teams?
As of 2025, California and Texas each have 25 different Division I college basketball programs, which is more than any other state.
States With Most Division I College Basketball Teams
| State | Number of Teams | Winningest Program |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | UCLA |
| Texas | 25 | Texas |
| New York | 24 | Syracuse |
| North Carolina | 18 | UNC |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | Temple |
| Virginia | 14 | UVA |
| Ohio | 13 | Cincinnati |
| Illinois | 13 | Illinois |
| Florida | 13 | Florida |
| Louisiana | 12 | LSU |
| South Carolina | 12 | South Carolina |
| Tennessee | 12 | Tennessee |
| Indiana | 11 | Notre Dame |
| Alabama | 10 | Alabama |
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