Courtesy: Pikeville (Ky.) Athletics
Courtesy: Pikeville (Ky.) Athletics

Issue XII of the Men's Basketball Notebook Is Here with Updated Bracketology, Auto Bids, and More

Kansas City, Mo. - Issue XII of the NAIA Men's Basketball notebook features two more massive performances in the player of the week awards, updated auto bid tracker, new top 25 coaches' poll, and more. Take a look at the featured games from last week and other highlights. A new set of featured games is loading, and more in the 12th issue of the notebook.

You’ll also find:

  • Recap highlighted games from last week — Big games, performances, and a new program record for the Wildcats.

  • Top-25 poll — Did you miss the sixth regular-season coaches' poll last week? Check it out in the notebook with links back to the release!

  • Players of the Week — The 12th national offensive and defensive players of the week were released earlier this week. Be sure to check out this week's honorees of the 2025-26 season.

  • Featured Games of the Week — Four games highlighted in this week's featured games section. Stat comparisons of the games and links to watch them live. Plus one non-UEN game to keep your eye on as well, that is a top-three battle nationally and a battle for the top spot in the Crossroads.

  • NAIA Hoops Report — An exclusive first look at the updated bracketology report, podcast from Jan. 25 with a special co-host, Week 14 recap categories, and their top bubble games to watch this week.

Stay plugged in between notebooks, check out the More Ways to Follow section — featuring independent media coverage like NAIA Hoops Report, your source for daily scores and national coverage, and Cascade Hoops Talk, where analysis and interviews bring the NAIA game to life. Together, they keep fans connected to every corner of the country throughout the season.

Check out more in the 12th issue of the Men's Basketball Notebook!

Championship Information

men's basketball

88TH ANNUAL
MEN'S BASKETBALL
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 19-24, 2026
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City, Missouri

First & Second Round
March 13-14, 2026
Various Campus Sites