If you've ever watched March Madness, you know the excitement of college basketball, but many teams don't make the cut. You're about to discover how universities are creating new, high-stakes tournaments to give more players and fans that championship thrill.
The buzz around Santa Clara University's basketball program highlights a growing trend: more colleges are finding ways to extend their competitive season beyond the NCAA Tournament.
Santa Clara's recent success, including a strong showing in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) in past seasons, has drawn attention to these 'postseason alternatives'.