Congratulations to all those who made the 25-26 NCBBA-M All-American Teams.
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26-27 NEW TEAM
The NCBBA is excited to announce that Towson University is the 4th official new team to join the NCBBA-M division for the 2026-2027 season. Welcome Tigers.
26-27 NEW TEAM
The NCBBA is excited to announce that Marist College is the 3rd official new team to join the NCBBA-M division for the 2026-2027 season. Welcome Red Foxes.
26-27 NEW TEAM
The NCBBA is excited to announce that the University of Iowa is the 2nd official new team to join the NCBBA-M division for the 2026-2027 season. Welcome Hawkeyes
26-27 NEW TEAM
The NCBBA is excited to announce that Siena College is the 1st official new team to join the NCBBA-M division for the 2026-2027 season. Welcome Saints.
2026 NCBBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
April 10th – 12th, 2026
The National Club Basketball Association is excited to announce the 2026 National Club Basketball Men’s National Championship tournament will be headed back to the Keystone State and to the newly renovated Highmark Events Center in Erie, Pennsylvania for the fifth straight season. Eight NCBBA-Men’s teams will advance to the National Championship tournament, which is set to take place Friday, April 10th through Sunday, April 12th. The event will be a single elimination, three-day tournament that will ultimately determine the 2026 National Champion. On Saturday (April 11th) we will be hosting the 10th annual NCBBA Skills Competition.
Attendance and Travel Information
Erie Sports Commission & Visit Erie
For more information about Erie and the surrounding area and attractions, check out the official tourism sites of Visit Erie and the Erie Sports Commission.
Airport
If your trip to the NCBBA National Championship requires you to fly, Erie International Airport (ERI) is just 15 minutes from Highmark Event Center. Visit ErieAirport.org for more details. Alternate options are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) both of which are around a 2 hour drive to Erie.
Lodging
The NCBBA has partnered with the Erie Sports Commission to provide discounted host hotel options for the teams and fans alike. The NCBBA-M is thrilled to announce they have partnered with the Wingate by Wyndham and Hampton Inn to serve as the official host hotels for the 2026 NCBBA-M National Championship Tournament. All qualifying teams will be REQUIRED to stay at one of the host hotel properties.
Directions
Plug these addresses into your GPS to help you navigate around Erie during your visit to the NCBBA National Championship:
- Highmark Events Center – 620 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501
- Host Hotel – Wingate by Wyndham – 8060 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
- Host Hotel – Hampton Inn – 8050 Old Oliver Road, Erie, PA 16509
- UPMC Hamot – 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550
Sponsors
During your trip to Erie, please consider visiting our local sponsor who have helped to make this a memorable experience for the participants and fans:
- Moe’s – Official catering sponsor of the 2026 National Championship Tournament
- All teams will receive exclusive offers and discounts
Tickets
All fans interested in attending the 2026 NCBBA National Championship will need to purchase online tickets prior to arrival. No worries, we still offer day passes and full tournament passes through the online ticketing platform. Should you arrive at the entry gate without an online ticket, you will be directed to this very online ticketing platform as there will be no on site ticket sales. These new procedures should help with expediting entry into the complex for all spectators.
Game Day Program
Download a copy of the Official NCBBA National Championship Tournament Program for FREE here.
Continue to check back, more information will be added as it becomes available. We look forward to seeing you at the NCBBA National Championship!
Follow Live!
During the NCBBA National Championship, fans not in attendance will have the opportunity to listen to a live play by play broadcast simulcast with live video of all the tournament games over the internet.
LIVE Play by Play
Follow the LIVE Play by Play / Video simulcast of the NCBBA National Championship Tournament presented by Rawlings Sporting Goods on CollClubSports.TV.
Stats
Check here for box scores for each NCBBA-M National Championship Game.
Game 1: BOX SCORE HERE
Game 2: BOX SCORE HERE
Game 3: BOX SCORE HERE
Game 4: BOX SCORE HERE
Game 5: BOX SCORE HERE
Game 6: BOX SCORE HERE
National Championship: BOX SCORE HERE
Skills/All Star Competition
On Saturday April 11th, beginning at 9am EST, the NCBBA will be hosting the 10th annual NCBBA Skills Competition. Contestants from around the NCBBA will be competing in events such as a Three Point Competition, the NCBBA Obstacle Course, and a Slam Dunk Competition.
- Download the 2026 NCBBA Skills Competition Application
- Applications to compete in the 2026 NCBBA Skills Competition must be submitted no later than April 4th. Download the 2026 NCBBA Skills Competition Rules.
| NCBBA 3-Point Shooting Competition | ||||
| Participant | 1st Round | 2nd Round | Champ Round | |
| Deshawn Herold | Cal State Northridge | x | x | x |
| Tyler Schultz | Florida | 57.2 | 46.2 | 23.1 Winner |
| Ryan Dear | Boston College | 58.1 | x | x |
| Jack Scott | James Madison | 53.6 | x | x |
| Evan Dugger | Ohio State | x | x | x |
| Anthony Rybarczyk | Syracuse | 30.4 | 53.6 | x |
| Alex Rike | UCLA | 39.0 | 1.00 | x |
| Francis Koblish | Boston University | 46.9 | 51.0 | 41.8 |
| NCBBA Obstacle Course | ||||
| Participant | 1st Round | 2nd Round | Champ Round | |
| Damon Fitzpatrick | Boston University | 39.8 | 41.3 | x |
| Max Jacobs | Florida | x | x | x |
| Oz Elad | Syracuse | 37.2 | 36.3 | 43.2 |
| Ryan Stewart | Boston College | 40.1 | 39.1 | 30.0 Winner |
| Grant Boydell | UCLA | 50.0 | x | x |
| Josh Pineiro | Ohio State | x | x | x |
| Peter Iba | Cal State Northridge | x | x | x |
| Dhylan Henry | James Madison | 50.0 | x | x |
| NCBBA Slam Dunk Challenge | ||||
| Participant | 1st Round | 2nd Round | Champ Round | |
| Deon Milller | Ohio State | x | x | x |
| Jordan Hougeban | UCLA | 23 | x | 27 Winner |
| Gargey Suryadevara | Boston University | 23 | x | 20 |
| Michael Azigne | Cal State Northridge | x | x | x |
| Jalen Edwards | UCLA | x | x | x |
| Noah Volel | Florida | x | x | x |
| Will Doyle | Boston College | 24 | x | 26 |
| Kazembe Okeira-Anglin | Syracuse | x | x | x |
3 Point:
Obstacle Course:
Dunk:
THE BRUINS GO BACK-TO-BACK AND ARE #1 IN THE COUNTRY
The 2026 National Champion UCLA Bruins are #1 in the 25-26 NCBBA-M Tytan Athletics Final Top 20 Poll. UCLA received all 8 First Place votes. They go back-to-back.
The runner ups, James Madison, move to #2, Florida-Blue to #3, Boston College finishes at #4, and Ohio State at #5 to round out the top-5 respectively.
The rest of the Top 20 remained very similar with only a few small changes.
Stay tuned… All Region and then All American teams will be released in May. While the next Top 20 poll will be the 26-27 Preseason Poll.
2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE
If you are interested in checking out the pictures taken from the 2026 National Championship, please click here!
BRUINS WIN 3RD TITLE IN 4 SEASONS; GARNETT 3X MVP
The #7 UCLA Bruins go back-to-back and are your 2026 National Champions! They win their 3rd title in 4 years. Bruins defeat James Madison in the fourth straight National Championship matchup by a score of 70-44. They now hold a 3-1 record against James Madison in National Championship games. Crazy to think these teams have met 4 times now in the big game. Garnett earns his 3rd MVP as he averaged 24ppg, 75% shooting, 17rpg, 2asts, and 3blks.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS SET!
In game 5 of the tournament, #7 UCLA defeats #3 Boston College by a score of 91-78. UCLA now enters their 4th straight National Championship game appearance in their 4 seasons as a member of the NCBBA. They won the National Championship their very first season (2023) by defeating James Madison. Two seasons ago (2024), the season after they won it all, they lost to James Madison in the Title game. UCLA got their revenge and beat James Madison in 2025 National Championship game. Earning their 2nd title in program history.
In game 6 of the tournament, #1 James Madison takes down #5 Florida by a score of 62-60. James Madison finished the regular season as the Mid-Atlantic South Conference Champions. Won the Mid-Atlantic Regional to earn their spot back in the National Championship Tournament. James Madison returns to the Championship game for a third straight season.
The stage set for the fourth straight showdown between UCLA and James Madison. Will UCLA go back-to-back or will James Madison get their revenge and win their 2nd title?!
Find out tomorrow as the game will tip off at 1pm!