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College directory, 2026-27

Every college level a player can choose

Where a player signs decides scholarship money, exposure and eligibility. This directory lists all 365 Division I programs by their 2026-27 conference, with NCAA tournament history and the men and women who made each program famous, whether or not they went on to play professionally. Divisions II and III, the NAIA and junior college follow, with the players who reached the pros from each. Before you commit, read how to compare college offers, how revenue sharing works and the five-for-five eligibility rule.

Current as of September 29, 2026Refreshed every September

Division I365

Men's programs in 32 conferences.

Division II299

Men's programs in 23 conferences.

Division III408

Men's programs; 419 women's.

2027 tournament76

Teams in each Division I bracket, up from 68.

Division I, by conference

Each entry shows NCAA tournament appearances and Final Fours for the men's program, then national titles for men and women. Open a conference to see its schools.

Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)

18 schools

Big East Conference

11 schools

Big Ten Conference

18 schools

Big 12 Conference

16 schools

Southeastern Conference (SEC)

16 schools

Pac-12 Conference

9 schools

American Conference

13 schools

Atlantic 10 Conference

14 schools

Mountain West Conference

10 schools

West Coast Conference (WCC)

10 schools

Missouri Valley Conference

11 schools

ASUN Conference

8 schools

America East Conference

9 schools

Big Sky Conference

11 schools

Big South Conference

9 schools

Big West Conference

12 schools

Coastal Athletic Association (CAA)

13 schools

Conference USA

10 schools

Horizon League

12 schools

Ivy League

8 schools

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC)

13 schools

Mid-American Conference (MAC)

12 schools

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

8 schools

Northeast Conference (NEC)

9 schools

Ohio Valley Conference

9 schools

Patriot League

10 schools

Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

12 schools

Southern Conference (SoCon)

11 schools

Southland Conference

12 schools

Sun Belt Conference

14 schools

Summit League

8 schools

United Athletic Conference (UAC)

9 schools

Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college

Most college players never play Division I, and the pros have drafted and signed players from every level below it.

NCAA Division II

299 men's and 299 women's programs in 23 conferences (2025-26).

Partial athletic scholarships and a 64-team national tournament split into eight regions. Several Division II players have reached the NBA.

Made it from here: Earl Monroe (Winston-Salem State), Charles Oakley (Virginia Union), Ben Wallace (Virginia Union), Jerome Kersey (Longwood)

NCAA Division III

408 men's and 419 women's programs in 42 conferences (2025-26).

The largest NCAA division, with no athletic scholarships. Players are recruited, but aid is academic or need-based. A few have still made the NBA.

Made it from here: Duncan Robinson (Williams), Devean George (Augsburg)

NAIA

A separate governing body from the NCAA, mostly smaller private schools, with athletic scholarships and its own national championships. Two Hall of Famers came through NAIA programs.

Made it from here: Scottie Pippen (Central Arkansas, then NAIA), Dennis Rodman (Southeastern Oklahoma State), Terry Porter (Wisconsin-Stevens Point)

Junior college (NJCAA and CCCAA)

Two-year colleges, governed nationally by the NJCAA and in California by the CCCAA. JUCO is a common route for players who need grades, development or a second look before transferring to a four-year school.

Made it from here: Jimmy Butler (Tyler Junior College), Larry Johnson (Odessa College), Shawn Marion (Vincennes), Steve Francis (San Jacinto and Allegany), Sheryl Swoopes (South Plains College)

Quick answers

How many Division I college basketball teams are there?

365 schools play Division I men’s basketball in 2026-27: 361 full members and 4 transitioning up from Division II, spread across 32 conferences.

How many college basketball programs are there in all divisions?

In 2025-26 the NCAA counted 365 Division I, 299 Division II and 408 Division III men’s programs, and 363, 299 and 419 women’s programs. The NAIA and junior colleges add hundreds more.

Who won the 2026 NCAA basketball championships?

Michigan won the men’s title over UConn, 69-63, its second championship. UCLA beat South Carolina for its first women’s title.

Which school has the most NCAA basketball championships?

UCLA has the most men’s titles with 11. UConn has the most women’s titles with 12 and six men’s titles.

How big is the NCAA tournament now?

Starting in 2027, the men’s and women’s Division I tournaments expand from 68 to 76 teams, with 32 automatic bids for conference champions.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: List of NCAA Division I men’s basketball programs (2026-27 affiliations)
  2. NCAA: Membership composition and sport sponsorship
  3. Wikipedia: 2026-27 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season (realignment, 76-team tournament)
  4. NCAA.com: Michigan wins the 2026 men’s national championship; UCLA wins first women’s title
  5. Wikipedia: 2026 NCAA Division II men’s tournament

Tournament counts cover the men's Division I tournament. Notable players are listed for programs with an established record and will grow over time. See also the NBA, WNBA and G League team directory and the FIBA directory. Spot something out of date? Email a correction.