VILLANOVA, Pa. – The Villanova Wildcats have accepted an invitation to take part in the inaugural Crown Tournament in Las Vegas beginning Tuesday, April 1. The Wildcats will meet Colorado at 8:30 p.m. eastern time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. FS1 will have the national television broadcast.
 
"This is a unique situation for our team," stated interim head coach Mike Nardi, who was named to his post on Saturday after the University announced a leadership change from former head coach Kyle Neptune. "It's been a tough week for the Villanova Basketball Family. Our team enjoyed playing for Kyle and appreciates everything he did for all of us.
 
"We're fortunate in that each of our guys, as of today, is on board to continue to compete together at the Crown. We want to represent Villanova University and this program by playing hard, smart, together and with pride in a way that honors the efforts of the players and coaches who came before us. Go Nova Nation!"
 
Here's the full schedule for the first round of the College Basketball Crown and beyond:
 
Left side of the bracket
Utah vs. Butler — Monday, March 31, 3 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
George Washington vs. Boise State — Monday, March 31, 5:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Nebraska vs. Arizona State — Monday, March 31, 8:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Georgetown vs. Washington State — Monday, March 31, 11 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
 
Right side of the bracket
DePaul vs. Cincinnati — Tuesday, April 1, 3 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Oregon State vs. UCF — Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Colorado vs. Villanova — Tuesday, April 1, 8:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Tulane vs. USC — Tuesday, April 1, 11 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
 
Second round
Utah/Butler vs. George Washington/Boise State — Wednesday, April 2, 7 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Nebraska/Arizona State vs. Georgetown/Washington State — Wednesday, April 2, 9:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
DePaul/Cincinnati vs. Oregon State/UCF — Thursday, April 3, 7 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
Colorado/Villanova vs. Tulane/USC — Thursday, April 3, 9:30 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena (TV: FS1 and FOX Sports app)
 
Semifinals
Utah/Butler/George Washington/Boise State vs. Nebraska/Arizona State/Georgetown/Washington State — Saturday, April 5, 1:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)
DePaul/Cincinnati/Oregon State/UCF vs. Colorado/Villanova/Tulane/USC — Saturday, April 5, 4 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)
 
Final
Winner of left side of the bracket vs. winner of right side of the bracket — Sunday, April 6, 5:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena (TV: FOX and FOX Sports app)

FOX Sports' lead college basketball play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson and two-time All-American and NBA veteran Jim Jackson are on the call for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship. Allison Williams serves as sideline reporter for the quarterfinals, while Kristina Pink joins for the semifinals and championship.

For the first round, play-by-play announcer Tim Brando pairs with analyst Donny Marshall and reporter Nick Bahe, while play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler teams with analyst Robbie Hummel and reporter Kim Adams. FOX Sports' studio coverage is anchored by hosts Rob Stone and Mike Hill, with insight and analysis from LaPhonso Ellis, Casey Jacobsen and Marshall. The studio team provides bridge show coverage throughout the tournament, in addition to dedicated pregame and postgame coverage detailed below. 

About the COLLEGE BASKETBALL CROWN
Launched by FOX Sports and AEG, the College Basketball Crown is a premier postseason college basketball tournament debuting in March 2025 in Las Vegas at MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena. Featuring 16 elite teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, BIG EAST, and additional at-large participants, the tournament offers a new and highly competitive postseason opportunity for student-athletes and fans alike. The inaugural College Basketball Crown will take place from March 31 to April 6, 2025, with all games airing on FOX and FS1. Key partners of the inaugural College Basketball Crown include:

• Vivid Seats – Official Ticketing Provider
• GHOST® – Founding Partner; Official Energy Drink and Hydration Partner
• JSX – Founding Partner; Official Air Carrier
• Circa Resort & Casino – Founding Partner; Official Host Hotel
• MGM Resorts International – Official Partner