Category Archives: NCBBA Headlines

SMITH PROMOTED TO COO

On June 1st, 2026 CollClubSports announced the promotion of Christian Smith to Chief Operations Officer, recognizing his nearly 20 years of leadership and contributions to the organization’s growth and operational success. In his new role, Smith will oversee daily operations, strengthen partnerships with university club teams, and help drive strategic initiatives focused on enhancing the student-athlete experience nationwide.

Since joining the company in 2006, Smith has served in multiple leadership roles across Club Baseball, Club Basketball, and Club Softball, playing a key role in expanding the organization’s reach and improving operational efficiency. CEO Sandy Sanderson praised Smith’s leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to the company’s mission, while Smith expressed excitement about continuing to build innovative solutions and partnerships as CollClubSports continues its rapid growth in collegiate club athletics.

Read the full Press Release HERE.

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.

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.

UPDATED Bracket Here

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!