The 2024 college basketball season will begin on Monday, Nov. 4.
While programs won’t officially release their schedules until later this calendar year, hoops fans can expect that most teams will open the regular season during the first half of November.
Generally speaking, the non-conference portion of the college basketball season stretches from the first week of November through the last week of December. After that, conference play begins.
Conference tournaments that determine March Madness automatic bids usually start at the end of February or beginning of March.
NCAA Tournament betting lines are finally released once the tournament is revealed on Selection Sunday.
NCAA Basketball Season
| Event | 2024-25 Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Regular Season Begins | Nov. 4, 2024 |
| Conference Season Begins | Late December 2024 |
| Conference Tournaments Begin | Early March 2025 |
| Selection Sunday | March 16, 2025 |
| First NCAA Tournament Game | March 18, 2025 |
| Men's National Championship | April 7, 2025 |
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