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NCAA Ends Private Scrimmages, Introduces Preseason Exhibition Games

1/18/2025

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The NCAA is shaking up college basketball! Starting in the 2025-2026 season, Division I schools will no longer hold private scrimmages. Instead, they can engage in two preseason exhibition games against fellow Division I teams. This exciting change, approved by the Men's Basketball Oversight Committee, streamlines the process by eliminating the need for waivers.

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The NCAA is shaking up college basketball! Starting in the 2025-2026 season, Division I schools will no longer hold private scrimmages. Instead, they can engage in two preseason exhibition games against fellow Division I teams. This exciting change, approved by the Men's Basketball Oversight Committee, streamlines the process by eliminating the need for waivers.