The Boise State men’s basketball team is missing out on the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, but the Broncos’ season will continue in a new, first-of-its-kind event. The College Basketball Crown revealed its 16-team field Monday morning,

The Boise State men’s basketball team has accepted a bid to play in the new College Basketball Crown postseason tournament in Las Vegas, sources told Bronco Nation News early Monday morning. The full field will be announced at 7:30 a.

However, a 69-56 loss to Colorado State in the conference championship on Saturday caused Lunardi to drop the Broncos, making them the first team to miss the tournament. The Rams automatically qualified for March Madness and were awarded the 12 seed in the West Region.

Boise State (24-10) was passed over in favor of San Diego State, North Carolina, Texas and Xavier, who will all be heading to Dayton, Ohio to compete.

The NCAA Tournament remains the pinnacle, and every team fights all year to earn a bid. There were 68 teams who heard their name on Sunday’s selection show, and all of them celebrated their inclusion in March Madness. Those who did not have a decision to make.