The 2024 college basketball season will likely begin during the week of 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.Â
Generally speaking, the non-conference portion of the college basketball season stretches from the second 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 | 2023-24 Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Regular Season Begins | Nov. 6, 2023 |
| Conference Season Begins | Late December 2023 |
| Conference Tournaments Begin | March 4, 2024 |
| Selection Sunday | March 17, 2024 |
| First NCAA Tournament Game | March 19, 2024 |
| Men's National Championship | April 8, 2024 |
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