The inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament began Monday from Las Vegas with a bang. Butler pulled off a thrilling 86-84 upset win over Utah after star guard Pierre Brooks ll hit a game-winning layup with less than :03 remaining to get the sport's newest postseason event started.

The 2025 College Basketball Crown will take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The 2025 College Basketball Crown will air on FOX and FS1.

The Bulldogs trailed by as many as 11 in the second half but stormed back to beat Utah. Here are three things that stood out from the victory.

No one knows what will happen when UCF’s basketball team steps on the court for Tuesday’s opening round of the College Basketball Crown Tournament in Las Vegas, but one thing is sure: It will be something to watch.

The first ever College Basketball Crown kicks off on Monday, March 31 and runs through Sunday, April 6 in Las Vegas.

Butler's best player, Jahmyl Telfort, will not play in The College Basketball Crown tournament. The senior forward is in Las Vegas but will not be suiting up for the Bulldogs as he prepares for a professional basketball career.

Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, March 31 FS1 — College Basketball Crown Tournament: Utah vs.

Find out how to watch the March 31 CBC Tournament matchup between the Utah Utes and Butler Bulldogs with live stream, TV channel and more game information.

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