The Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal allowing teams to play up to two preseason exhibition games against any four-year school, including Division I teams.
The legislation, which was discussed thoroughly at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, by committee members, is effective beginning with the 2025-26 men’s basketball season.
In previous years, these exhibitions were approved through a waiver process, and the proceeds from the games were donated to a charity. This proposal eliminates that requirement, and schools can decide how to allocate the revenue generated from these games.
Additionally, the new rule eliminates the requirement that preseason practice scrimmages be conducted in private and without official scoring.
Recruiting calendar modifications
With the NCAA College Basketball Academy not being held this summer, the committee approved adjustments to the recruiting calendar.
July 10-13 and July 17-20 will be evaluation periods for Division I men’s basketball for coaches to attend NCAA-certified nonscholastic events from 8 a.m. each Thursday through 6 p.m. each Sunday.
Also, the committee approved a recommendation from the National Basketball Coaches Association to create a quiet period July 28-31, so coaches can host camps and prospects on campus and added Aug. 4-5 as a dead period.
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