Key Moments: The NCAA has mandated Division I basketball programs to file player availability reports starting with the 2026 March Madness tournaments. Player status reports must be submitted twice before each game and made public, with penalties for inaccuracies or omissions. The introduction of this policy comes as Americans wagered an estimated $3.1 billion on March Madness, as reported by the AGA. Updated Regulations for Enhanced Game-Day Transparency The NCAA introduced new rules to strengthen college basketball integrity amid growing sports betting in the U.S. Starting with the 2026 men’s…
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