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Complete list of NCAA Division I College Basketball teams

The College Basketball NCAA D-I is made up of 32 conferences, each conference has an average of 11 teams, some conferences like MEAC and IVY are below average with 8 teams each. Apart from teams, very few conferences are made up of two divisions, only three conferences have two divisions: Sun Belt, Conference USA and Atlantic Sun. In total the conferences have 357 teams in D-I of College Basketball.

From the beginning of the season in D-I, the objective of each of the teams is to reach the NCAA D-I Men's Basketball Tournament that starts two days after the regular season ends on March 15. The type of the tournament format is known as Single-Elimination.

The most famous schools are the most dominant in NCAA D-I college basketball, among those schools, also known as programs, is the University of Kentucky with 58 tournament appearances and 8 championship titles.

NCAA Basketball 2021-2022: List of D-I College Basketball Teams and Conferences

As mentioned above, in total there are 32 NCAA College Basketball D-I conferences, the season offers a total of approximately 10,710 games. Each of the teams in D-I, during the College Basketball season, will play between 25-35 games for an average of 30 games per team.

 America East

Albany Great Danes

Binghamton Bearcats

Hartford Hawks

Maine Black Bears

New Jersey Tech Highlanders

New Hamp. Wildcats

Stony Brook Seawolves

Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Vermont Catamounts

 

American Athletic 

Cincinnati Bearcats

East Carolina Pirates

Houston Cougars

Memphis Tigers

SMU Mustangs

South Florida Bulls

Temple Owls

Tulane Green Wave

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

UCF Knights

Wichita State Shockers

ACC

Boston College Eagles

Clemson Tigers

Duke Blue Devils

Florida State Seminoles

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Louisville Cardinals

Miami (Fla. ) Hurricanes

North Carolina Tar Heels

NC State Wolfpack

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Pittsburgh Panthers

Syracuse Orange

Virginia Tech Hokies

Virginia Cavaliers

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

EAST

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Jacksonville Dolphins

Kennesaw State Owls

Liberty Flames

North Florida Ospreys

Stetson Hatters

WEST

Bellarmine Knights

Cent. Arkansas Bears

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Lipscomb Bisons

North Alabama Lions

Atlantic 10

Davidson Wildcats

Dayton Flyers

Duquesne Dukes

Fordham Rams

George Mason Patriots

George Washington Colonials

La Salle Explorers

Massachusetts Minutemen

Rhode Island Rams

Richmond Spiders

Saint Joseph's Hawks

Saint Louis Billikens

St. Bonaventure Bonnies

VCU Rams

Big East

Butler Bulldogs

Connecticut Huskies

Creighton Bluejays

DePaul Blue Demons

Georgetown Hoyas

Marquette Golden Eagles

Providence Friars

Seton Hall Pirates

St. John's Red Storm

Villanova Wildcats

Xavier Musketeers

Big Sky

Eastern Washington Eagles

Idaho Vandals

Idaho State Bengals

Montana Grizzlies

Montana State Bobcats

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

Northern Colorado Bears

Portland State Vikings

Sacramento State Hornets

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Weber State Wildcats

Big Ten

Illinois Fighting Illini

Indiana Hoosiers

Iowa Hawkeyes

Maryland Terrapins

Michigan Wolverines

Michigan State Spartans

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Northwestern Wildcats

Ohio State Buckeyes

Penn State Nittany Lions

Purdue Boilermakers

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Wisconsin Badgers

Big 12

Baylor Bears

Iowa State Cyclones

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas State Wildcats

Oklahoma State Cowboys

Oklahoma Sooners

TCU Horned Frogs

Texas Longhorns

Texas Tech Red Raiders

West Virginia Mountaineers

Big South

Campbell Fighting Camels

Charleston Southern Buccaneers

Gardner-Webb Bulldogs

Hampton Pirates

High Point Panthers

Longwood Lancers

North Carolina A&T Aggies

Presbyterian Blue Hose

Radford Highlanders

South Carolina Upstate Spartans

UNC-Asheville Bulldogs

Winthrop Eagles

Big West

Cal State Fullerton Titans

Northridge Matadors

Cal Poly Mustangs

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Hawaii Warriors

Long Beach State Beach

UC Davis Aggies

UC Irvine Anteaters

California Riverside Highlanders

California-San Diego Tritons

Santa Barbara Gauchos

Colonial

College of Charleston Cougars

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens

Drexel Dragons

Elon Phoenix

Hofstra Pride

James Madison Dukes

Northeastern Huskies

Towson Tigers

UNC-Wilmington Seahawks

William & Mary Tribe

Conference USA
EASTERN DIVISION

Charlotte 49ers

Florida Atlantic Owls

Florida International Panthers

Marshall Thundering Herd

Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders

Old Dominion Monarchs

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

WESTERN DIVISION

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

North Texas Mean Green

Rice Owls

Southern Miss Golden Eagles

UAB Blazers

Texas-El Paso Miners

Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners

Horizon League

Cleveland State Vikings

Detroit Titans

Green Bay Phoenix

IUPUI Jaguars

Illinois-Chicago Flames

Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers

Northern Kentucky Norse

Oakland Golden Grizzlies

PFW Mastodons

Robert Morris Colonials

Wright State Raiders

Youngstown State Penguins

Ivy

Brown Bears

Columbia Lions

Cornell Big Red

Dartmouth Big Green

Harvard Crimson

Pennsylvania Quakers

Princeton Tigers

Yale Bulldogs

MAAC

Canisius Golden Griffins

Fairfield Stags

Iona Gaels

Manhattan Jaspers

Marist Red Foxes

Monmouth Hawks

Niagara Purple Eagles

Quinnipiac Bobcats

Rider Broncs

Siena Saints

St. Peter's Peacocks

MEAC

Coppin State Eagles

Delaware State Hornets

Howard Bison

Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks

Morgan State Bears

North Carolina Central Eagles

Norfolk State Spartans

South Carolina State Bulldogs

Mid American

Akron Zips

Ball State Cardinals

Bowling Green Falcons

Buffalo Bulls

Central Michigan Chippewas

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Kent State Golden Flashes

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks

Northern Illinois Huskies

Ohio Bobcats

Toledo Rockets

Western Michigan Broncos

Missouri Valley

Bradley Braves

Drake Bulldogs

Evansville Aces

Illinois State Redbirds

Indiana State Sycamores

Loyola Chicago Ramblers

Missouri State Bears

Northern Iowa Panthers

Southern Illinois Salukis

Valparaiso Brown and Gold

Mountain West

Air Force Falcons

Boise State Broncos

Colorado State Rams

Fresno State Bulldogs

Nevada Wolf Pack

New Mexico Lobos

San Diego State Aztecs

San Jose State Spartans

UNLV Rebels

Utah State Aggies

Wyoming Cowboys

Ohio Valley

Austin Peay Governors

Belmont Bruins

Eastern Illinois Panthers

Morehead State Eagles

Murray State Racers

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Tennessee State Tigers

UT Martin Skyhawks

Northeast

Bryant Bulldogs

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

LIU Sharks

Merrimack Warriors

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

Sacred Heart Pioneers

St. Francis (N.Y.) Terriers

St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash

Wagner Seahawks

Pac-12

Arizona Wildcats

Arizona State Sun Devils

California Golden Bears

Colorado Buffaloes

Oregon Ducks

Oregon State Beavers

Stanford Cardinal

UCLA Bruins

Southern California Trojans

Utah Utes

Washington Huskies

Washington State Cougars

Patriot

American Eagles

Army West Point Black Knights

Boston University Terriers

Bucknell Bison

Colgate Raiders

Holy Cross Crusaders

Lafayette Leopards

Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds

Navy Midshipmen

SEC

Alabama Crimson Tide

Arkansas Razorbacks

Auburn Tigers

Florida Gators

Georgia Bulldogs

Kentucky Wildcats

LSU Tigers

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Missouri Tigers

Ole Miss Rebels

South Carolina Gamecocks

Tennessee Volunteers

Texas A&M Aggies

Vanderbilt Commodores

Southern

Chattanooga Mocs

E. Tennessee State Buccaneers

Furman Paladins

Mercer Bears

Samford Bulldogs

The Citadel Bulldogs

UNCG Spartans

VMI Keydets

Western Carolina Catamounts

Wofford Terriers

Southland

Houston Bap. Huskies

Incarnate Word Cardinals

McNeese State Cowboys

New Orleans Privateers

Nicholls State Colonels

NW State Demons

Southeastern Louisiana Lions

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

SWAC

Alabama A&M Bulldogs

Alabama State Hornets

Alcorn State Braves

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Florida A&M Rattlers

Grambling Tigers

Jackson State Tigers

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils

Prairie View A&M Panthers

Southern Jaguars

Texas Southern Tigers

Summit

Denver Pioneers

North Dakota State Bison

Nebraska Omaha Mavericks

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

South Dakota Coyotes

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies

UMKC Kangaroos

Western Illinois Leathernecks

Sun Belt
EAST DIVISION

App. State Mountaineers

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Georgia Southern Eagles

Georgia State Panthers

South Alabama Jaguars

Troy Trojans

WEST DIVISION

Arkansas State Red Wolves

Little Rock Trojans

Louisiana Ragin Cajuns

Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

Texas-Arlington Mavericks

WAC

Abilene Christian Wildcats

California Baptist Lancers

Chicago State Cougars

Dixie State Trailblazers

Grand Canyon Antelopes

Lamar Cardinals

New Mexico St. Aggies

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Sam Houston Bearkats

Seattle Redhawks

Tarleton State Texans

UTRGV Vaqueros

Utah Valley Wolverines

West Coast

Brigham Young Cougars

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Loyola Marymount Lions

Pacific Tigers

Pepperdine Waves

Portland Pilots

Saint Mary's Gaels

San Diego Toreros

San Francisco Dons

Santa Clara Broncos

NCAA Basketball 2021-2022:  How many teams does each D-I conference have?

The largest divisions have 14-15 teams each, only one conference in NCAA College Basketball has 15 teams (ACC). The smallest conferences have fewer than 10 teams, and most conferences have between 10-12 teams each.

Conference Name Nº of Teams Divisions
American East 10 -
American Athletic 11 -
ACC 15 -
Atlantic Sun 12 2
Atlantic 10 14 -
Big East 11 -
Big Sky 11 -
Big Ten 14 -
Big 12 10 -
Big South 12 -
Big West 11 -
Colonial 10 -
Conference USA 14 2
Horizon League 12 -
Ivy 8 -
MAAC 11 -
MEAC 8 -
Mid American 12 -
Missouri Valley 10 -
Mountain West 11 -
Ohio Valley 10 -
Northeast 10 -
Pac-12 12 -
Patriot 10 -
SEC 14 -
Southern 10 -
Southland 8 -
SWAC 12 -
Summit 10 -
Sun Belt 12 2
WAC 12 -
West Coast 10 -

NCAA Basketball 2021-2022: How many conferences have won titles (current)?

Not all conferences in D-I have college casketball championships, some programs (schools) from those conferences played in the tournament but have never won the title, many have been close but always end up falling to the big favorites.

Only 13 of the 32 D-I conferences have won championship titles, some of the teams within those conferences are multiple championship winners. The conferences that have D-I titles are: West Coast, SEC, Patriot, Pac-12, Mountain West, Missouri Valley, Conference USA, Big 12, Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic 10, ACC and American Athletic.
 

 

List of Division 1 Basketball Colleges

Men’s basketball recruits looking to compete at the highest collegiate level—and have the physical measurables and athletic skills to back it up—should highly consider NCAA Division 1 basketball colleges during their recruiting process. Student-athletes who compete at D1 basketball schools not only meet highly competitive recruiting guidelines set by these elite schools but are also among the best student-athletes in the nation. Unfortunately, while being a top basketball player on your high school or club team may help you stand out in a crowd, potential recruits should be prepared for the highest level of competition among not only high school athletes, but also current student-athletes competing at junior colleges with basketball programs, as these players are often recruited by four-year D1 basketball schools too. Check out our Nike basketball camp article.

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There is an extremely high caliber set for student-athletes who land roster spots on D1 basketball teams. Getting to the D1 level—and staying there—requires an extremely high level of dedication, passion for the sport and hard work. However, the payoffs of competing at Division 1 basketball colleges is well worth the effort. Top D1 basketball schools are among the most popular in the nation, and many student-athletes—and their non-athletic peers alike—recognize and root for powerhouse Division 1 basketball programs like University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill and Duke University. Athletes who have the talent, physical measurables, drive and academics will be rewarded with well-funded athletic facilities, experienced coaches to take their game to the next level and even a chance at a partial or fully funded athletic scholarship offer. Likewise, players at top D1 basketball colleges will have a chance to enjoy national recognition and respect from dedicated fans. Learn more about the basketball recruiting rankings process. 

How many colleges are in Division 1 men’s basketball?

Student-athletes looking to compete at the highest collegiate level have plenty of options. But just how many colleges are in Division 1 men’s basketball? There are currently more than 350 Division 1 basketball colleges in the nation—these 351 NCAA D1 basketball colleges are comprised of the most elite basketball players, and potential recruits should be prepared to work hard on and off the court to land a roster spot at one of these Division 1 basketball programs.

When narrowing down your target list, it’s important to consider several factors. First and foremost, student-athletes who have their sights set on attending one of these D1 basketball schools should explore a complete list of D1 basketball colleges, be prepared to meet or exceed competitive recruiting guidelines, and stay up to date on D1 basketball rankings. For a complete list of Division 1 basketball colleges, including their location and corresponding athletic conference, look at our catalog of Division 1 basketball rankings and D1 basketball schools list below. Is there an AAU boys basketball team near me?

Men’s D1 basketball rankings

Several organizations offer NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball rankings, including the NCAA, USA Today Sports and the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. Here are the top D1 basketball schools, according to the NCSA Power Rankings:  

  1. Stanford University
  2. University of Florida
  3. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  4. University of California – Los Angeles – UCLA
  5. University of Michigan
  6. Princeton University
  7. University of California – Berkeley
  8. Georgia Tech
  9. Harvard University
  10. Florida State University

While the NCSA Power Rankings offer a good overview of top D1 basketball schools, student-athletes who hope to compete at one of the 350+ Division 1 basketball colleges shouldn’t limit their search to only the most elite Division 1 basketball programs. Instead, they should consider several factors when researching D1 basketball teams, including athletic and academic caliber, school size, location, and cost, as well as their own personal preferences.

Full list of D1 basketball colleges

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, Mississippi

Mid South

Southwestern Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

American University

Washington, District Of Columbia

North East

Patriot League

NCAA D1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

South East

Southeastern Conference

NCAA D1

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

Mid East

Great Lakes Valley Conference

NCAA D1

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee

Mid East

Ohio Valley Conference

NCAA D1

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

New England

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts

New England

Patriot League

NCAA D1

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois

Great Lakes

Missouri Valley Conference

NCAA D1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

New England

Ivy League

NCAA D1

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island

New England

Northeast Conference

NCAA D1

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

North East

Collegiate Water Polo Association

NCAA D1

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana

Great Lakes

Pioneer Football League

NCAA D1

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina

Mid East

Pioneer Football League

NCAA D1

Canisius College

Buffalo, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

South East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

South East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Davidson College

Davidson, North Carolina

Mid East

Pioneer Football League

NCAA D1

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois

Great Lakes

Big East Conference

NCAA D1

Drake University

Des Moines, Iowa

Mid West

Pioneer Football League

NCAA D1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

North East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina

Mid East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

North East

Northeast Conference

NCAA D1

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina

Mid East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut

New England

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Florida A&M University

Tallahassee, Florida

South East

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina

South East

Southern Conference

NCAA D1

Georgetown University

Washington, District Of Columbia

North East

Patriot League

NCAA D1

Georgia Tech

Atlanta, Georgia

South East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington

West Coast

West Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York

North East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Howard University

Washington, District Of Columbia

North East

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana

Great Lakes

Missouri Valley Football Conference

NCAA D1

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana

Great Lakes

Big Ten Conference

NCAA D1

Iona College

New Rochelle, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

North East

Atlantic 10 Conference

NCAA D1

Lafayette College

Easton, Pennsylvania

North East

Patriot League

NCAA D1

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Mid South

Southland Conference

NCAA D1

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

North East

Patriot League

NCAA D1

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Mid East

Atlantic Sun Conference

NCAA D1

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee

Mid East

Atlantic Sun Conference

NCAA D1

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts

New England

Northeast-10 Conference

NCAA D1

Miami University

Oxford, Ohio

Great Lakes

Mid-American Conference

NCAA D1

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey

North East

Northeast Conference

NCAA D1

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Ohio University

Athens, Ohio

Great Lakes

Mid-American Conference

NCAA D1

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania

North East

Big Ten Conference

NCAA D1

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

West Coast

Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

NCAA D1

Presbyterian College

Clinton, South Carolina

South East

Big South Conference

NCAA D1

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island

New England

Big East Conference

NCAA D1

Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Great Lakes

Big Ten Conference

NCAA D1

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

New England

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Rutgers University

Piscataway, New Jersey

North East

Big Ten Conference

NCAA D1

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama

South East

Southern Conference

NCAA D1

Siena College

Loudonville, New York

North East

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

St. Francis College

Brooklyn Heights, New York

North East

Northeast Conference

NCAA D1

Stanford University

Stanford, California

West Coast

Pacific-12 Conference

NCAA D1

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida

South East

Atlantic Sun Conference

NCAA D1

Stonehill College

Easton, Massachusetts

New England

Norteast Conference (NEC)

NCAA D1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

North East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

North East

American Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas

Mid South

Southeastern Conference

NCAA D1

The Citadel

Charleston, South Carolina

South East

Southern Conference

NCAA D1

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

North East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Troy University

Troy, Alabama

South East

Sun Belt Conference

NCAA D1

Tulane University

New Orleans, Louisiana

Mid South

American Athletic Conference

NCAA D1

United States Military Academy

West Point, New York

North East

Atlantic Hockey Association (Division I for men's ice hockey)

NCAA D1

United States Naval Academy

Annapolis, Maryland

North East

Collegiate Water Polo Association (Division I)

NCAA D1

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

South East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

South West

Pacific-12 Conference

NCAA D1

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana

Great Lakes

Missouri Valley Conference, Pioneer Football League

NCAA D1

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

North East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Mid East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York

North East

Northeast Conference

NCAA D1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Mid East

Atlantic Coast Conference

NCAA D1

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

Mid East

Colonial Athletic Association

NCAA D1

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina

South East

Big South Conference

NCAA D1

Wofford College

Spartanburg, South Carolina

South East

Southern Conference

NCAA D1

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio

Great Lakes

Big East Conference

NCAA D1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut

New England

Ivy League

NCAA D1

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An interesting feature of the North American Basketball League, which distinguishes it from European tournaments, is that the underdogs win about 30% of the games. For this reason, betting on the NBA has a number of nuances. So, many experts consider the handicap betting option to be the most advantageous. In addition, the games of the National Basketball Association are an ideal option for betting on totals. It is this market that is famous for the greatest variability and the highest odds. Since betting on totals in the NBA is incredibly popular, their limits can also boast of high values. As for the favorites, there are always 3-4 teams in the league bracket, which are clearly superior to other rivals. Keep in mind that betting on the winner of a playoff tournament is almost always an unpredictable lottery. If you are not sure about your predictions, we recommend betting on the winners of divisions or conferences.

ODDS COMPARISON

Who offers the highest NBA winner odds and other basketball betting markets? Compare quotes from different bookmakers updated in real time on Oddspedia. Using the NBA bet comparison service, you save time and save yourself the hassle of searching for profitable offers on the Internet. Whatever strategies you use in betting, professional cappers recommend betting in several offices at once. By making it a rule to use the odds comparison service for every sports bet, you will thereby ensure yourself the maximum chance of success.

Keep in mind that the NBA is a league that changes rapidly. For this reason, experienced bettors prefer to use short-term strategies, adapting them to current circumstances as the season progresses. For the same reason, bookmakers quickly adjust NBA odds in the direction they need. If you wish, you can see how this or that rate has changed since the opening by the bookmaker. This makes it possible with a high degree of probability to predict further developments and bet on such a sport as basketball with maximum excitement.

NBA Winner and Relegation Betting

Outcome Betting is one of the most popular markets when it comes to betting on NBA results. For this reason, it is always good to be savvy and understand the strong teams and the underdogs. You can easily perform such an analysis using the information on our website. Among the strongest teams can be identified: Pacers, Spurs and Lakers. As for teams that aren't consistent, the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic are bottom of the NBA standings this season, and there's a good chance they'll be relegated.

BOOKMAKERS AND BONUSES

Despite the fact that there are no ideal bookmakers, the betting market has a fairly large selection of bookmakers that can offer both a wide range and high odds on the NBA. Bets on the National Basketball Association are present in the offers of almost every online bookmaker. With this in mind, we set ourselves the goal of finding and offering our users really profitable odds from well-known bookmakers that have proven themselves as reliable betting operators. On this page you will find a list of top bookmakers with personalized welcome bonuses for NBA betting.

FAQ:

When does the NBA season start?

The National Basketball Association season begins around October of each year and runs until April of the following year, although the exact date is determined after the end of the current season. The playoff stage often lasts until the end of June.

How many teams are in the NBA?

30 teams in the NBA are fighting for first place in the standings.

Who will win the MVP of the season award?

Nikola Jokic is currently the favorite to pick up MVP this season. Who will win this award next time, we will see at the end of next season.

Where can I watch NBA games?

There are several free streaming services that show most NBA games. In addition, you can visit our website to find out which bookmakers and TV channels offer free live streaming in your country.

How many games are played in the NBA?

Each NBA team plays 82 games per season.

Where to bet on the NBA?

Many bookmakers offer bets on NBA games. However, here at Oddspedia you can find out which bookmaker offers the best odds as well as bonuses on basketball or specific NBA matches.

NBA | it's... What is the NBA?

National Basketball Association (eng. National Basketball Association, NBA ) is the premier league of world basketball and one of the major sports organizations in North America.

Contents

  • 1 History
  • 2nd NBA Draft
  • 3 Regular season
  • 4 All-Star Game
  • 5 Playoffs
  • 6 Awards
  • 7 Salary ceiling
  • 8 Famous Players
  • 9 Official NBA Ball
  • 10 Teams
    • 10.1 Eastern Conference
      • 10.1.1 Atlantic Division
      • 10.1.2 Central Division
      • 10.1.3 South East Division
    • 10.2 Western Conference
      • 10.2.1 Northwest Division
      • 10.2.2 Pacific Division
      • 10.2.3 Southwest Division
  • 11 See also
  • 12 Links

History

The

League was founded on June 6, 1946 in New York and was originally called Basketball Association of America (BAA). It consisted of 2 divisions, it included 11 teams: Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels, Detroit Falcons, New York Knickerbockers, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Ironmen, Providence Steamrollers, St Louis Bombers, Toronto and Washington Capitols. At 1949, after merging with 6 clubs of the National Basketball League, it received its current name. After that, the NBA became 17 teams, which were divided into 3 divisions. In 1950, 6 teams - Anderson Packers, Chicago Stags, Denver Nuggets, Sheboygan Redskins, St Louis Bombers and Waterloo Hawks - left the NBA (11 clubs, 2 divisions). In 1975, four American Basketball Association clubs joined the NBA.

NBA Draft

Main article : NBA Draft

In June, the league holds a draft where teams can replenish their ranks with players. Any player who has reached the age of 19 can take part in the draft. Since 1985, a draft lottery has been held to determine the order in which teams are selected. It determines the clubs that will be selected first in the draft. It depends on the performance of the club in the past season (teams that took the last places in the championship receive the first right to choose newcomers).

Clubs are allowed to exchange draft picks for either another position in the queue or players from other teams.

Regular season

Now the NBA includes 30 professional clubs in the US and Canada. The teams are divided into two conferences. Western and Eastern, each of which has three divisions. Clubs play 82 games during the regular season. At the end of the NBA regular season, the top 8 teams from each conference advance to the playoffs, a series of elimination games up to 4 wins. The winners of the Western and Eastern Conferences meet in the finals to determine the NBA champion.

All-Star Game

In February, the All-Star Game is held, in which players selected by the vote of the fans take part.

Playoffs

Main article : Playoffs

Awards

Main Article : NBA Awards

Salary ceiling

salary cap salary cap ) - a document that takes into account all the nuances: a salary limit is defined for all categories of basketball players - from beginners to those who have played 10 or more seasons. The maximum team spending on NBA player salaries was introduced in 1984 by league commissioner David Stern. A rookie cannot earn less than $385,000, but in the first six years, a basketball player is not entitled to claim an annual income above $11 million. Restrictions are introduced so that salaries do not grow in leaps, but gradually, giving the club owner a chance to plan expenses in advance.

Soft salary cap in the NBA. For 10-year veterans, annual income is capped at $15.3 million. But if a veteran signs a new contract with his former club as a free agent, he has the right to demand an increase in the contract. The measure is aimed at the stability of the composition, because the public gets used to their favorite stars. Moving from team to team, the player automatically falls under the restrictions.

Salary cap, can be exceeded - and significantly. However, club owners have to pay a special tax (luxury tax) in the amount of 100% of the excess to the league budget for excess. This money is distributed among the rest of the teams, equalizing the financial possibilities of the clubs. The collective agreement between the NBA and its union contains the following clause: the contract may be terminated if the cost of wages is higher than 48.04% of club income (this includes income from the sale of rights to television broadcasts, tickets, souvenir sales), because otherwise, according to according to experts, the sports business will be unprofitable.

Season Salary ceiling Average salary
1984/85 $3.6 million $330 thousand
1985/86 $4.2 million $382 thousand
1986/87 $4.9 million $431 thousand
1987/88 $6.2 million $502 thousand
1988/89 $7.2 million $575 thousand
1989/90 $9. 8 million $717 thousand
1990/91 $11.9 million $927 thousand
1991/92 $12.5 million $1.1 million
1992/93 $14.0 million $1.3 million
1993/94 $15.1 million $1.5 million
1994/95 $15.9 million $1.8 million
1995/96 $23.0 million $2.0 million
1996/97 $24.4 million $2.3 million
1997/98 $26.9 million $2.6 million
1998/99 $30.0 million $3.0 million
1999/00 $34.0 million $3.6 million
2000/01 $35.5 million $4.2 million
2001/02 $42.5 million $4. 5 million
2002/03 $40.27 million $4.546 million
2003/04 $43.84 million $4.917 million

Famous Players

Main article : Basketball Hall of Fame

Official NBA Ball

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has introduced a new official game ball since the beginning of the 2006-2007 season. New from Spalding (Cross Traxxion) features a new design and a new coating that allows you to better feel and grip the ball during the game. This synthetic ball is more stable than its leather counterpart. It is noteworthy that the NBA decided to replace the game ball for the first time in the last 35 years, and the second time in the last 60 seasons. At 1970, the ball, consisting of four segments, was replaced by an eight-segment. However, on December 11, 2006, at the insistence of the majority of the players, association commissioner David Stern decided to return to the old leather ball model.

Commands

CELTICS

KNICS

Raptors

Cavaliers

Pistons

Pacers

Bobcats

Wizards

Maveriks

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Hornets

Nuggets

Timberwolves

Trail Blazers

Thunder

Warriors

Clippers

Lakers

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
  • New Jersey Nets
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Boston Celtics
  • Toronto Raptors
  • New York Knicks
Central Division
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division
  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Orlando Magic
  • Washington Wizards
  • Miami Heat
  • Charlotte Bobcats

Western Conference

Northwest Division
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Utah Jazz
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Portland Trail Blazers
Pacific Division
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • Golden State Warriors
Southwest Division
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • New Orleans Hornets
  • Houston Rockets

See also

  • List of longest winning streaks of NBA teams
  • List of NBA winners

Links