College Basketball Preview: 3 stories to watch

January

The NCAA signed an eight-year deal totaling $115 million annually for 40 NCAA championships (21 women’s events and 19 men’s events). The agreement includes international rights to the Division I men’s basketball tournament, expanded coverage of D-II and D-III championships, and full rights for the National Invitation Tournament and Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament.

April

John Calipari left Kentucky after 15 years and is now the head coach at Arkansas.

October

The NCAA Division I Council reduced the duration of the transfer portal to 30 days. The window opens on the day after the completion of the second round of the Division I men’s tournament. The council also abolished the National Letter of Intent program, effective immediately. Written offers of athletics aid will replace the NLI.