UChicago Men's Basketball to Compete in Inaugural NABC Tournament Series in Las Vegas
The University of Chicago men's basketball team will be one of the 16 teams that will compete in the Inaugural NABC Division III Tournament Series.
The NABC Division III Tournament – Las Vegas presented by D3hoops.com will take place Dec. 21-22, 2026 at a still to be determined Las Vegas venue. The NABC Division III Tournament – San Antonio will be held Jan. 1-2, 2027 on the campus of Trinity University.
"A core element of the NABC's mission is to advance the game of basketball across all levels of the sport," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. "The NABC Division III Tournaments will provide players, coaches and fans alike with a first-class event experience while introducing a series of marquee cross-region matchups to the DIII men's basketball landscape."
Both NABC Division III Tournaments will feature eight Division III men's basketball programs arranged in two four-team brackets. Each participating team will be guaranteed two games – a semifinal matchup, followed by either the championship game or consolation game.
Teams set to compete in the 2026 NABC Division III Tournament – Las Vegas include: Elmhurst, Emory, Keene State, Randolph-Macon, Redlands, Trine, UChicago, and Wabash. Programs set to participate in the 2027 NABC Division III Tournament – San Antonio include: Clarkson, Hardin-Simmons, Johns Hopkins, Trinity (TX), Wheaton (IL), Williams, WPI, and WashU
Specific matchups, game times, ticket information and additional event details will be announced at a later date. The full University of Chicago men's basketball schedule will be released on Monday.