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Teams must submit player availability reports before games to protect student-athletes from sports betting influences, the NCAA said, starting with the 2026 tournaments.

  • On Thursday, the NCAA announced it will implement player availability reports for the 2026 men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments in March, issuing reports during both events.
  • After months of discussion, Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball committees prompted the NCAA to frame availability reports as a safeguard for student-athletes against sports betting influences.
  • Teams must submit availability reports to the NCAA the night before games and two hours before tipoff, while HD Intelligence, data firm, will serve as provider and players are assumed available unless questionable or out.
  • The reports will be made available to the public, and inaccurate reporting might result in penalties for schools, the NCAA said Thursday.
  • The NCAA will assess continuing the program at future Division I basketball championships and other championship events, and NCAA President Charlie Baker said it's `a major step to increasing student-athlete protections by alleviating pressure for the enhancement of their college experience.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Thursday that it will issue availability reports during both the men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments to help shield athletes from sports betting.

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