Nebraska men’s basketball to compete in postseason tournament in Vegas

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska men’s basketball team will play in a new postseason tournament in Las Vegas at the end of the month.

The Huskers were one of 16 teams selected for the College Basketball Crown tournament.  The first two rounds are being held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Vegas bound. pic.twitter.com/bLr7tRnCTV

— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) March 17, 2025

Nebraska’s first opponent will be Arizona State on March 31.  That game is scheduled for tip-off at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on FS1.

This is the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament, an alternative postseason opportunity for teams that did not make the NCAA tournament.

The other teams in this year’s bracket include Colorado, UCF, Washington and USC.

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