Early Season Events
2023-24 Men’s College Basketball Early Season Tournaments and Exempt Multi-Team Events (MTEs)
A regularly updated list of the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season’s exempt multiple-team events (MTEs) and non-exempt tournaments, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2022-23 Men’s College Basketball Conference Challenges and Neutral-Site Games
A regularly updated list of the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season’s conference challenges and neutral-site games—be they showcases, classics, or one-off contests. If you have any additions email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2022-23 Men’s College Basketball Early Season Tournaments and Exempt Multi-Team Events (MTEs)
A regularly updated list of the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season’s exempt multiple-team events (MTEs) and non-exempt tournaments, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2021-22 Men’s College Basketball Neutral-Site Showcases and Special Events
A regularly updated list of the 2021-22 men’s college basketball season’s non-exempt neutral-site games and other special events that are not tournaments. (You’ll find tournament info on this page.) If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2021-22 Men’s College Basketball Exempt Multi-Team Events And Tournaments
A regularly updated list of the 2021-22 men’s college basketball season’s exempt multiple-team events (MTEs) and non-exempt tournaments, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Friday, November 26, 2021
Feast Week is starting to wind down, but there’s still plenty on the menu to enjoy as you avoid your nearest mall or big box store.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021
Let’s feast on basketball, all!
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It’s Thanksgiving Eve and that means it’s time for the relocated Maui Invitational conclude not long after the Battle 4 Atlantis begins. However, the game of the day may very well occur in Fort Myers.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Today’s biggest game is in Las Vegas, but not part of this season’s relocated Maui Invitiational.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Monday, November 22, 2021
Now, the real fun begins, as things tip off in Las Vegas for a relocated Maui Invitational, the Legends and Hall of Fame Classics return, and teams take the floor for some brand new events.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Sunday, November 21, 2021
This Sunday’s slate features an impressive set of tournament championship games, stretching from early afternoon to late night.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Saturday, November 20, 2021
Thanks to college football, this is a lightly-scheduled day, but the semifinal doubleheader for one of this November’s biggest events is set for the afternoon.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Friday, November 19, 2021
It’s semifinal day in South Carolina and in the first Las Vegas event of 2021, while the Paradise Jam tips off in the American Caribbean.
Feast Week-Plus Viewer’s Guide: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Who’s ready for 11 straight days of high-quality tournament-heavy college basketball?
2021-22 Men’s College Basketball Conference Challenges
A regularly updated list of the 2021-22 men’s college basketball season’s conference challenge series, including TV information (when available).
2020-21 Men’s College Basketball Early Season Tournaments and Neutral-Site Games (CoVID Changes)
A regularly-updated list of the 2020-21 men’s college basketball season’s exempt multiple-team events (MTEs) and other neutral-site/bubble contests, including TV/streaming information. If you have any additions, email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2020-21 Men’s College Basketball Conference Challenges
A regularly updated list of the 2020-21 men’s college basketball season’s conference challenge series, including TV information.
2020-21 Men’s College Basketball Early Season Tournaments (CoVID Archive)
A regularly updated list of the 2020-21 men’s college basketball season’s exempt multiple-team events (MTEs), which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2020-21 Men’s College Basketball Neutral-Site Showcases
A regularly updated list of the 2020-21 men’s college basketball season’s neutral-site events that are not part of a tournament. This page will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein tweets, I already see those), email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2019-20 College Basketball Early Season Tournaments, Events, And Neutral-Site Games
A regularly updated list of the 2019-20 men’s college basketball season’s early season tournaments and neutral-site games, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions, email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
2018-19 College Basketball Early Season Tournaments, Events, And Neutral-Site Games
A regularly updated list of the 2018-19 men's college basketball season's early season tournaments and neutral-site games, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. If you have any additions, email them to bloggingthebracket at gmail dot com or tweet them to me @ChrisDobbertean.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 11 Schedule And Preview
The final day of this season’s Thanksgiving hoops festival features a pair of 2018 Elite Eight squads playing for a trophy at Walt Disney World and two former Big East rivals meeting not too far from Disneyland ... at a very late time.
#HoopsFeast Day 10 Schedule And Preview
With today’s schedule again limited due to football’s rivalry weekend, a recap of a hectic Black Friday dominates today’s post.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 9 Schedule And Preview
It shouldn’t take much for this Black Friday slate to provide more entertainment than Thanksgiving’s blowout-filled lineup. At least that’s what I hope.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 8 Schedule And Preview
Happy Thanksgiving! Today’s slate, which starts a little later than normal, will have a tough time topping Wednesday’s Maui final—a game that shook up the young season.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 7 Schedule And Preview
Thanksgiving Eve’s highlight is a top three battle in the Maui Invitational title game, which will start far earlier than you were probably expecting. Plus, the Battle 4 Atlantis tips off—also likely earlier than you were expecting.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 6 Schedule And Preview
On Monday, Kansas State claimed the Paradise Jam title, while the first day of the most loaded Maui Jim Maui Invitational ever lived up to the hype. What will day two have in store?
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 5 Schedule And Preview
Welcome to Thanksgiving week! After a review of Sunday’s tournament action, it’s time to take a look at a busy Monday slate, which will see action start at noon Eastern!
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 4 Schedule And Preview
Championship tilts abound on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so feel free to take a breather from football and watch some hoops.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 3 Schedule And Preview
With football dominating the TV schedule, it’s a relatively quiet day for tournament hoops. (But not quite as light as next Saturday will be.)
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 2 Schedule And Preview
The first tournament final of this season will feature an unexpected matchup.
#HoopsFeast 2018 Day 1 Schedule And Preview
I think it’s high time that Feast "Week," 11 days long, has a more accurate, yet still hashtag-worthy nickname. Therefore, I’m dubbing the Thanksgiving period as #HoopsFeast.