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NBC's College Basketball Broadcasting History

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Title: NBC's College Basketball Broadcasting History

Total Categories: 6

Category Stats

  • Foundational Broadcasts and Early Milestones (1940-1968): 1 flashcards, 2 questions
  • NCAA Tournament Dominance and Evolution (1969-1981): 11 flashcards, 17 questions
  • Partnerships and Diversified Coverage (1970s-1980s): 4 flashcards, 4 questions
  • Transition and Reduced Presence (1990s-2000s): 4 flashcards, 6 questions
  • Digital Era and Network Evolution (2010s-Present): 23 flashcards, 24 questions
  • Notable Broadcasts, Figures, and Branding: 11 flashcards, 7 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 54
  • True/False Questions: 30
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 30
  • Total Questions: 60

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Study Guide: NBC's College Basketball Broadcasting History

Study Guide: NBC's College Basketball Broadcasting History

Foundational Broadcasts and Early Milestones (1940-1968)

NBC's earliest known college basketball broadcast occurred on February 28, 1940, featuring a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden.

Answer: True

The earliest documented college basketball broadcast by NBC occurred on February 28, 1940, featuring a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden.

Related Concepts:

  • When did NBC first begin broadcasting college basketball games, and what event was featured?: NBC's earliest known college basketball broadcast occurred on February 28, 1940. The event was a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden featuring the University of Pittsburgh against Fordham University, followed by Georgetown University versus New York University.

When did NBC's earliest known broadcast of a college basketball game take place?

Answer: February 28, 1940

NBC's earliest known broadcast of a college basketball game occurred on February 28, 1940.

Related Concepts:

  • When did NBC first begin broadcasting college basketball games, and what event was featured?: NBC's earliest known college basketball broadcast occurred on February 28, 1940. The event was a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden featuring the University of Pittsburgh against Fordham University, followed by Georgetown University versus New York University.

NCAA Tournament Dominance and Evolution (1969-1981)

NBC began broadcasting college basketball games in some form starting in 1979.

Answer: False

NBC commenced broadcasting college basketball games in some capacity in 1969, not 1979.

Related Concepts:

  • In what year did NBC first start broadcasting college basketball games in some form?: NBC commenced broadcasting college basketball games in some form starting in 1969.

NBC was the first major television network to broadcast the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game in 1969.

Answer: True

In 1969, NBC achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first major television network to broadcast the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game.

Related Concepts:

  • What significant broadcasting milestone did NBC achieve with the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 1969?: In 1969, NBC became the first major television network to broadcast the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game.

The broadcast cost for the 1969 NCAA championship game on NBC was approximately $50,000.

Answer: False

The broadcast cost for the 1969 NCAA championship game on NBC exceeded US$500,000, contrary to the lower figure suggested.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the approximate cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game?: The cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game exceeded US$500,000.

NBC covered the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament from 1969 through 1981.

Answer: True

NBC provided comprehensive coverage of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament for a continuous period from 1969 through 1981.

Related Concepts:

  • For how many years did NBC cover the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?: NBC covered the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament from 1969 through 1981.

During the early 1970s (1969-1972), NBC aired NCAA Final Four games as unified national telecasts.

Answer: False

During the early 1970s (1969-1972), NBC broadcast NCAA Final Four games as split national telecasts, dividing coverage regionally, rather than as unified national broadcasts.

Related Concepts:

  • How did NBC's coverage of the NCAA Tournament's Final Four games differ between 1969 and 1972?: From 1969 to 1972, NBC aired Final Four contests as split national telecasts, showing eastern-oriented games in the east and western-oriented games in the west. This system, along with airing the consolation game nationally until 1972, sometimes led to viewing issues for fans.

In 1973, the NCAA championship game was broadcast by NBC for the first time in prime time.

Answer: True

In 1973, the NCAA championship game was broadcast by NBC in prime time for the first time, marking a significant shift in its scheduling.

Related Concepts:

  • What change occurred in 1973 concerning the NCAA Championship game broadcast on NBC?: In 1973, the NCAA Final Four was held on a Saturday, and for the first time, the championship game was broadcast in prime time on NBC.

NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four sometimes caused issues for viewers missing games due to geographical divisions.

Answer: True

NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four in the early 1970s presented challenges for viewers, potentially causing them to miss games due to geographical divisions and broadcast scheduling.

Related Concepts:

  • What problem did NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four in the early 1970s create?: The split-national telecasts created issues such as viewers in one region not seeing the late game if it ran into overtime, or missing key matchups until the championship game, due to the geographical division of coverage.

By 1974, NBC provided coverage for nine NCAA Tournament games across seven broadcast windows.

Answer: True

By 1974, NBC's coverage of the NCAA Tournament had expanded significantly, encompassing nine games distributed across seven distinct broadcast windows.

Related Concepts:

  • By 1974, how many games and broadcast windows did NBC provide for the NCAA Tournament?: By 1974, NBC was providing coverage for nine games across seven broadcast windows during the NCAA Tournament.

In 1978, NBC broadcast all regional finals nationally for the first time, moving two games to Sunday.

Answer: True

In 1978, NBC broadcast all regional finals nationally for the first time, notably moving two of these significant games to Sunday.

Related Concepts:

  • How did NBC's coverage of regional finals change in 1978?: In 1978, NBC broadcast all regional finals games nationally for the first time, with two of these games being moved to Sunday.

NBC implemented its policy of switching between NCAA tournament games on the fly in 1982, its second-to-last year broadcasting the event.

Answer: False

NBC implemented its policy of switching between NCAA tournament games on the fly in 1981, which was its final year broadcasting the event, not 1982.

Related Concepts:

  • What new policy did NBC introduce for its NCAA tournament coverage in 1981, its final year broadcasting the event?: In 1981, NBC implemented a policy of switching between games on the fly, which marked a change from its previous standard practice of staying with regionally-televised games until their conclusion.

For how many years did NBC cover the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?

Answer: 1969-1981 (13 years)

NBC covered the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament for a period of 13 years, from 1969 through 1981.

Related Concepts:

  • For how many years did NBC cover the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?: NBC covered the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament from 1969 through 1981.

What significant broadcasting milestone did NBC achieve in 1969 regarding the NCAA Tournament?

Answer: It became the first major network to broadcast the NCAA men's championship game.

In 1969, NBC achieved a significant broadcasting milestone by becoming the first major television network to broadcast the NCAA men's championship game.

Related Concepts:

  • What significant broadcasting milestone did NBC achieve with the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 1969?: In 1969, NBC became the first major television network to broadcast the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game.

How did NBC's coverage of the NCAA Final Four games differ between 1969 and 1972 compared to later years?

Answer: They were shown as split national telecasts based on region.

Between 1969 and 1972, NBC aired NCAA Final Four games as split national telecasts, dividing coverage based on region, which differed from later unified national broadcasts.

Related Concepts:

  • How did NBC's coverage of the NCAA Tournament's Final Four games differ between 1969 and 1972?: From 1969 to 1972, NBC aired Final Four contests as split national telecasts, showing eastern-oriented games in the east and western-oriented games in the west. This system, along with airing the consolation game nationally until 1972, sometimes led to viewing issues for fans.

What change occurred in 1973 concerning the NCAA Championship game broadcast on NBC?

Answer: It was broadcast in prime time for the first time.

The NCAA championship game broadcast on NBC in 1973 was significant as it was aired in prime time for the first time.

Related Concepts:

  • What change occurred in 1973 concerning the NCAA Championship game broadcast on NBC?: In 1973, the NCAA Final Four was held on a Saturday, and for the first time, the championship game was broadcast in prime time on NBC.

What issue did NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four create in the early 1970s?

Answer: Viewers in one region might miss late games or key matchups due to geographical divisions.

NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four in the early 1970s created issues for viewers, as they might miss key matchups or late-running games due to geographical divisions.

Related Concepts:

  • What problem did NBC's split-national telecasts of the NCAA Final Four in the early 1970s create?: The split-national telecasts created issues such as viewers in one region not seeing the late game if it ran into overtime, or missing key matchups until the championship game, due to the geographical division of coverage.

What new policy did NBC implement for its NCAA tournament coverage in 1981?

Answer: Switching between games on the fly.

In 1981, NBC implemented a new policy of switching between games on the fly during its NCAA tournament coverage.

Related Concepts:

  • What new policy did NBC implement for its NCAA tournament coverage in 1981, its final year broadcasting the event?: In 1981, NBC introduced a policy of switching between games on the fly, which was a departure from its previous practice of staying with regionally-televised games until their conclusion.

What was the approximate cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game?

Answer: Exceeded US$500,000

The approximate cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game exceeded US$500,000.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the approximate cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game?: The cost for NBC to broadcast the 1969 NCAA championship game exceeded US$500,000.

Partnerships and Diversified Coverage (1970s-1980s)

NBC partnered with TVS Television Network for the production of regular season college basketball games from the mid-1970s until 1983.

Answer: True

From the mid-1970s until 1983, NBC collaborated with TVS Television Network for the production of regular season college basketball games.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the nature of the partnership between NBC and TVS Television Network for college basketball broadcasts in the mid-1970s to early 1980s?: NBC partnered with TVS Television Network from approximately 1975-76 through 1983 for regular season college basketball games. While NBC Sports provided the on-air talent, TVS was responsible for the production of these broadcasts.

C.D. Chesley expressed satisfaction with NBC's preference for broadcasting intersectional games over select ACC games during the 1977-78 season.

Answer: False

C.D. Chesley, managing ACC rights, expressed dissatisfaction with NBC's preference for intersectional games over select ACC contests during the 1977-78 season.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the primary reason for C.D. Chesley's dissatisfaction with NBC's college basketball coverage during the 1977-78 season?: C.D. Chesley, who managed the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) rights at the time, was displeased because NBC preferred to broadcast intersectional games rather than televising select ACC games, a practice they had followed in previous years.

Which network partnered with NBC for the production of regular season college basketball games from the mid-1970s through 1983?

Answer: TVS Television Network

NBC partnered with TVS Television Network for the production of regular season college basketball games from the mid-1970s through 1983.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the nature of the partnership between NBC and TVS Television Network for college basketball broadcasts in the mid-1970s to early 1980s?: NBC partnered with TVS Television Network from approximately 1975-76 through 1983 for regular season college basketball games. While NBC Sports provided the on-air talent, TVS was responsible for the production of these broadcasts.

After losing the NCAA Tournament rights, what type of college basketball games did NBC continue to broadcast?

Answer: Regular season matchups and games CBS did not acquire.

After relinquishing the NCAA Tournament rights, NBC continued to broadcast college basketball, focusing on regular season matchups and games not acquired by CBS.

Related Concepts:

  • After losing the NCAA Tournament rights to CBS in 1982, what type of college basketball games did NBC continue to broadcast?: After losing the NCAA Tournament rights, NBC continued to broadcast college basketball games through TVS until 1983 and subsequently picked up games that CBS did not acquire for the remainder of the 1980s, focusing on regular season matchups.

Transition and Reduced Presence (1990s-2000s)

After losing the NCAA Tournament rights, NBC ceased all college basketball broadcasts.

Answer: False

Following the loss of NCAA Tournament rights, NBC did not cease all college basketball broadcasts; they continued to air regular season games and other matchups not acquired by CBS.

Related Concepts:

  • After losing the NCAA Tournament rights to CBS in 1982, what type of college basketball games did NBC continue to broadcast?: After losing the NCAA Tournament rights, NBC continued to broadcast college basketball games through TVS until 1983 and subsequently picked up games that CBS did not acquire for the remainder of the 1980s, focusing on regular season matchups.

NBC's college basketball coverage significantly increased in the 1990s, becoming a primary focus for the network.

Answer: False

Contrary to an increase, NBC's college basketball coverage significantly diminished in the 1990s, often featuring a limited schedule primarily focused on programs like Notre Dame.

Related Concepts:

  • How did NBC's college basketball coverage diminish in the 1990s?: In the 1990s, with the growing prominence of CBS and ESPN, NBC's college basketball coverage significantly decreased to a small package of 4-5 games, often featuring the Notre Dame program, and by the 1992-93 season, they broadcast only two games.

NBC broadcast the Wooden Classic event annually from 1994 to 1996.

Answer: True

NBC broadcast the Wooden Classic event annually from 1994 through 1996.

Related Concepts:

  • What event did NBC broadcast annually from 1994 to 1996?: NBC broadcast the Wooden Classic event annually from 1994 to 1996.

How did NBC's college basketball coverage change in the 1990s?

Answer: It decreased substantially to a small package of games, often featuring Notre Dame.

NBC's college basketball coverage significantly decreased in the 1990s, often featuring a limited package of games, frequently including Notre Dame.

Related Concepts:

  • How did NBC's college basketball coverage diminish in the 1990s?: In the 1990s, with the growing prominence of CBS and ESPN, NBC's college basketball coverage significantly decreased to a small package of 4-5 games, often featuring the Notre Dame program, and by the 1992-93 season, they broadcast only two games.

Which event did NBC broadcast annually from 1994 to 1996?

Answer: The Wooden Classic

NBC broadcast the Wooden Classic event annually from 1994 to 1996.

Related Concepts:

  • What event did NBC broadcast annually from 1994 to 1996?: NBC broadcast the Wooden Classic event annually from 1994 to 1996.

What was the broadcast schedule for NBC's college basketball in the 1993-94 season?

Answer: A single game: UCLA versus Notre Dame.

For the 1993-94 season, NBC's college basketball schedule consisted of only a single game: UCLA versus Notre Dame.

Related Concepts:

  • What was NBC's college basketball broadcast schedule like for the 1993-94 season?: For the 1993-94 season, NBC aired only a single college basketball game, which was UCLA versus Notre Dame on February 5.

Digital Era and Network Evolution (2010s-Present)

Following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal, the sports channel Versus was relaunched as NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2012.

Answer: True

Following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal in 2011, the sports channel Versus was rebranded as NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2012, integrating college basketball coverage.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal affect college basketball coverage on NBC's platforms?: Following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal in 2011, the sports channel Versus became part of NBC Sports and was relaunched as NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2012, subsequently carrying college basketball coverage.

During the 2010s, NBCSN primarily featured college basketball games from the Big Ten and SEC conferences.

Answer: False

During the 2010s, NBCSN primarily broadcast college basketball games from the Atlantic 10 Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Ivy League, rather than the Big Ten and SEC.

Related Concepts:

  • Which college conferences were primarily featured on NBCSN for basketball coverage during the 2010s?: During the 2010s, NBCSN primarily broadcast college basketball games from the Atlantic 10 Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Ivy League.

After NBCSN ceased operations, the USA Network took over its broadcasts of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.

Answer: True

Upon the cessation of NBCSN's operations, the USA Network assumed the responsibility for broadcasting Atlantic 10 Conference basketball games.

Related Concepts:

  • After NBCSN ceased operations, which network took over its Atlantic 10 Conference basketball broadcasts?: Following the shutdown of NBCSN at the end of 2021, the USA Network assumed its broadcasts of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.

College basketball returned to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022, with the inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic, featuring a men's game.

Answer: False

The return of college basketball to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022, occurred with the inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic, which featured a women's game, not a men's game.

Related Concepts:

  • When did college basketball return to the main NBC network, and what event marked this occasion?: College basketball returned to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022, with the inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic, which featured the Notre Dame women's college basketball team playing against the California women's college basketball team.

The Citi Shamrock Classic was the first women's college basketball game ever aired on NBC.

Answer: True

The Citi Shamrock Classic broadcast on November 12, 2022, marked the first time a women's college basketball game was aired on NBC.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the first women's college basketball game to be broadcast on NBC?: The first women's college basketball game aired on NBC was the Citi Shamrock Classic on November 12, 2022, which featured Notre Dame playing against California.

Peacock was slated to air up to 47 men's and 30 women's Big Ten basketball games per season starting in the 2023-24 season.

Answer: True

For the 2023-24 season, Peacock was slated to broadcast up to 47 men's and 30 women's Big Ten basketball games, including conference tournament contests.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the total number of men's and women's Big Ten basketball games Peacock was slated to air per season starting in the 2023-24 season?: Peacock was slated to air up to 47 men's basketball games and 30 women's basketball games per season, including games from the men's and women's conference tournaments, as part of the deal beginning in the 2023-24 season.

The Peacock Classic on December 2, 2022, featured a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga.

Answer: True

The Peacock Classic on December 2, 2022, was significant as it featured a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the significance of the Peacock Classic held on December 2, 2022?: The Peacock Classic on December 2, 2022, was significant as it featured a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga, and it was sponsored and aired by Peacock.

Robbie Hummel was listed as a primary play-by-play announcer for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season.

Answer: False

Robbie Hummel was announced as a primary game analyst for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season, not a play-by-play announcer.

Related Concepts:

  • Who were the primary game analysts for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season?: The primary game analysts for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season were Robbie Hummel and Stephen Bardo.
  • Who were the primary play-by-play broadcasters announced for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season?: The primary play-by-play broadcasters for Big Ten men's basketball on Peacock for the 2023-24 season included Noah Eagle, Jac Collinsworth, and Terry Gannon.

On December 14, 2023, NBC Sports announced an extension to its Atlantic 10 agreement, moving previously free streams to Peacock.

Answer: True

On December 14, 2023, NBC Sports announced an extension of its Atlantic 10 agreement, which included moving previously free streams to Peacock.

Related Concepts:

  • What change occurred for games previously streamed for free on the NBC Sports App following the Atlantic 10 agreement extension?: Following the extension of the Atlantic 10 agreement, games that were previously available for free streaming on the NBC Sports App were moved to be aired on Peacock.

Starting in the 2025-26 season, NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games is set to expand to a total of 60 games.

Answer: True

Commencing with the 2025-26 season, NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games is scheduled to expand to a total of 60 games.

Related Concepts:

  • How is NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games expected to expand starting in the 2025-26 season?: Starting in the 2025-26 season, NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games is set to expand to a total of 60 games.

The NBC Sports FAST channel, later NBC Sports NOW, aired the inaugural Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase.

Answer: True

The NBC Sports FAST channel, subsequently known as NBC Sports NOW, broadcast the inaugural Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase.

Related Concepts:

  • What types of college basketball games were broadcast on the NBC Sports FAST channel (later NBC Sports NOW)?: The NBC Sports FAST channel, later known as NBC Sports NOW, aired various college basketball games, including the inaugural Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, one game from the NABC Hall of Fame Classic, and the men's and women's HBCU All-Star Game.

The 2024-25 season marks the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

Answer: True

The 2024-25 season signifies the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the significance of the 2024-25 season for men's college basketball on the main NBC network?: The 2024-25 season signifies the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

How did Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal affect college basketball coverage on NBC's platforms?

Answer: The sports channel Versus became part of NBC Sports and was relaunched as NBCSN in 2012.

Following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal, the sports channel Versus was relaunched as NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2012, impacting college basketball coverage.

Related Concepts:

  • How did Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal affect college basketball coverage on NBC's platforms?: Following Comcast's acquisition of NBC Universal in 2011, the sports channel Versus became part of NBC Sports and was relaunched as NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) in 2012, subsequently carrying college basketball coverage.

Which college conferences were primarily featured on NBCSN for basketball coverage during the 2010s?

Answer: Atlantic 10, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Ivy League

During the 2010s, NBCSN primarily featured college basketball games from the Atlantic 10 Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Ivy League.

Related Concepts:

  • Which college conferences were primarily featured on NBCSN for basketball coverage during the 2010s?: During the 2010s, NBCSN primarily broadcast college basketball games from the Atlantic 10 Conference, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), and Ivy League.

After NBCSN ceased operations, which network assumed its Atlantic 10 Conference basketball broadcasts?

Answer: USA Network

After NBCSN ceased operations, the USA Network assumed its broadcasts of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.

Related Concepts:

  • After NBCSN ceased operations, which network took over its Atlantic 10 Conference basketball broadcasts?: Following the shutdown of NBCSN at the end of 2021, the USA Network assumed its broadcasts of Atlantic 10 Conference basketball.

What event marked the return of college basketball to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022?

Answer: The inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic (women's game)

The inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic, a women's college basketball game, marked the return of college basketball to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022.

Related Concepts:

  • When did college basketball return to the main NBC network, and what event marked this occasion?: College basketball returned to the main NBC network on November 12, 2022, with the inaugural Citi Shamrock Classic, which featured the Notre Dame women's college basketball team playing against the California women's college basketball team.

What was the significance of the November 12, 2022, Citi Shamrock Classic broadcast on NBC?

Answer: It marked the first women's college basketball game ever aired on NBC.

The Citi Shamrock Classic on November 12, 2022, was unique as it represented the first women's college basketball game ever aired on NBC.

Related Concepts:

  • What was unique about the November 12, 2022, Citi Shamrock Classic broadcast on NBC?: The Citi Shamrock Classic on November 12, 2022, was notable as the first women's college basketball game ever aired on NBC and the first college basketball game of any kind on the main NBC network since 1998.

What was the significance of the Peacock Classic held on December 2, 2022?

Answer: It featured a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga.

The Peacock Classic on December 2, 2022, was significant for featuring a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the significance of the Peacock Classic held on December 2, 2022?: The Peacock Classic on December 2, 2022, was significant as it featured a rematch of the 2021 national championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga, and it was sponsored and aired by Peacock.

What was the total number of men's and women's Big Ten basketball games Peacock was slated to air per season starting in the 2023-24 season?

Answer: Up to 47 men's and 30 women's games.

Peacock was slated to air up to 47 men's and 30 women's Big Ten basketball games per season, including conference tournament contests, starting in the 2023-24 season.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the total number of men's and women's Big Ten basketball games Peacock was slated to air per season starting in the 2023-24 season?: Peacock was slated to air up to 47 men's basketball games and 30 women's basketball games per season, including games from the men's and women's conference tournaments, as part of the deal beginning in the 2023-24 season.

On December 14, 2023, NBC Sports announced an extension to its agreement with which conference, moving previously free streams to Peacock?

Answer: Atlantic 10 Conference

On December 14, 2023, NBC Sports announced an extension of its Atlantic 10 agreement, which included moving previously free streams to Peacock.

Related Concepts:

  • What change occurred for games previously streamed for free on the NBC Sports App following the Atlantic 10 agreement extension?: Following the extension of the Atlantic 10 agreement, games that were previously available for free streaming on the NBC Sports App were moved to be aired on Peacock.

Which conference announced new media rights agreements involving NBC, Fox, and TNT Sports on June 27, 2024?

Answer: Big East Conference

On June 27, 2024, the Big East Conference announced new media rights agreements involving NBC, Fox, and TNT Sports.

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  • What media rights agreements did the Big East Conference announce on June 27, 2024, involving NBC?: On June 27, 2024, the Big East Conference announced new media rights agreements with NBC, Fox, and TNT Sports, which include Peacock airing 30 games in the 2024-25 season and two games airing on NBC.

How is NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games expected to expand starting in the 2025-26 season?

Answer: To a total of 60 games.

Starting in the 2025-26 season, NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games is set to expand to a total of 60 games.

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  • How is NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games expected to expand starting in the 2025-26 season?: Starting in the 2025-26 season, NBC Sports' coverage of Big East men's and women's games is set to expand to a total of 60 games.

What types of college basketball games were aired on the NBC Sports FAST channel (later NBC Sports NOW)?

Answer: Games including the WBCA Showcase, NABC Hall of Fame Classic, and HBCU All-Star Game.

The NBC Sports FAST channel, later NBC Sports NOW, aired various college basketball games, including the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, NABC Hall of Fame Classic, and the HBCU All-Star Game.

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  • What types of college basketball games were broadcast on the NBC Sports FAST channel (later NBC Sports NOW)?: The NBC Sports FAST channel, later known as NBC Sports NOW, aired various college basketball games, including the inaugural Women's Basketball Coaches Association Showcase, one game from the NABC Hall of Fame Classic, and the men's and women's HBCU All-Star Game.

What is the significance of the 2024-25 season for men's college basketball on the main NBC network?

Answer: It marks the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

The 2024-25 season signifies the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

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  • What is the significance of the 2024-25 season for men's college basketball on the main NBC network?: The 2024-25 season signifies the return of men's college basketball broadcasts to the main NBC network.

Notable Broadcasts, Figures, and Branding

The 1979 NCAA championship game broadcast by NBC holds the record for the highest rating in televised college basketball history.

Answer: True

The 1979 NCAA championship game, broadcast by NBC, achieved a record-setting 24.1 rating, marking it as the highest-rated college basketball game in televised history.

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  • What was the significance of the 1979 NCAA championship game broadcast by NBC in terms of viewership?: The 1979 NCAA championship game, featuring Indiana State against Michigan State and broadcast by NBC, achieved a 24.1 rating, making it the highest-rated college basketball game in televised history.

Al McGuire called his final game for NBC on February 22, 1992, a matchup between UCLA and Notre Dame.

Answer: True

Al McGuire's final broadcast for NBC occurred on February 22, 1992, during a matchup between UCLA and Notre Dame.

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  • When did Al McGuire call his final game for NBC, and what teams were involved?: Al McGuire called his last game for NBC on February 22, 1992, which was a matchup between UCLA and Notre Dame.

What branding is used for NBC Sports' broadcasts of NCAA Division I men's college basketball games?

Answer: College Basketball on NBC Sports

The branding utilized for NBC Sports' broadcasts of NCAA Division I men's college basketball games is 'College Basketball on NBC Sports'.

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  • What is the de facto branding used for NBC Sports' broadcasts of NCAA Division I men's college basketball games?: The de facto branding utilized for NBC Sports' broadcasts of NCAA Division I men's college basketball games is 'College Basketball on NBC Sports'. This branding encompasses their coverage across various platforms.

When did Al McGuire call his final game for NBC?

Answer: February 22, 1992

Al McGuire called his final game for NBC on February 22, 1992.

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  • When did Al McGuire call his final game for NBC, and what teams were involved?: Al McGuire called his last game for NBC on February 22, 1992, which was a matchup between UCLA and Notre Dame.

What was the highest-rated game in the history of televised college basketball, according to the source?

Answer: The 1979 NCAA Championship Game (Indiana State vs. Michigan State)

The 1979 NCAA championship game between Indiana State and Michigan State, broadcast by NBC, holds the record for the highest rating in televised college basketball history.

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  • What was the highest-rated game in the history of televised college basketball, according to the source?: The highest-rated game in the history of televised college basketball was NBC's broadcast of the 1979 NCAA championship game between Indiana State and Michigan State, which achieved a 24.1 rating.

Which of the following was a promotional slogan used by NBC for its college basketball broadcasts?

Answer: College basketball, it's the stuff Saturdays are made of!

A promotional slogan utilized by NBC for its college basketball broadcasts was 'College basketball, it's the stuff Saturdays are made of!'.

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  • What were two promotional slogans used by NBC for its college basketball broadcasts?: Two slogans used by NBC were 'College basketball, it's the stuff Saturdays are made of!' and 'Sunday come on home to college basketball on NBC!'.

Who called a college basketball game for NBC on January 27, 1985, alongside Bob Costas?

Answer: Jim Valvano

Jim Valvano, alongside Bob Costas, called a college basketball game for NBC on January 27, 1985.

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  • Who called a college basketball game for NBC on January 27, 1985, after coaching his team the previous day?: Jim Valvano, who was the coach of NC State at the time, called a game for NBC on January 27, 1985, alongside Bob Costas.

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