Get started with NCAAMB API v3
Alert
Please note that the current, stable version of our NCAA Men's Basketball API is v8. We suggest integrating with this version.
API Map
To best utilize the NCAA Men's Basketball API, you will need several parameters to create your API calls. The map below illustrates how you can obtain the parameters you need.
The primary feeds require only a date or season to call the endpoints. Those feeds provide Game, Team, or Player Ids which can be used to generate the game, team, and player feeds. All of the other feeds require no variables.
Tournament IDs
Tournament Ids are only listed in the Tournament List feed. Use the Tournament List to get the Ids required to access the Tournament Schedule and Tournament Summary.
Coverage Levels
We provide two different levels of detail to ensure maximum coverage. We combine coverage levels with the correct feeds to ensure you are getting the most comprehensive data offering in the most efficient manner possible.
Full – We provide live play-by-play coverage for the entire game. We provide updated scores and time remaining as well as team and player level data in near real time. Full coverage is available for any game in which we have a reliable broadcast available and one or more participants are members of the following conferences: B10, Big East, Big 12, Pac-12, ACC, SEC, A10, MVC, WCC, AAC, MW.
Extended Boxscore – We provide scores and time remaining, in a timely manner, as the game progresses. We provide team and player level data for the game within 120 minutes of the official results being posted. Extended Boxscore coverage is available for any game involving a Division I program, not covered via our full coverage offering.
All early season tournament and conference tournament games available from a reliable broadcast will be full coverage.
Coverage Note
Coverage levels are subject to change up to the scheduled game start time. Changes are usually due to resource availability or possible broadcast and technical difficulties.
Recommended Feeds Per Coverage Level
Based on the differences between our available coverage levels we recommend specific game-centric feeds for each coverage level.
| Feeds | Full | Extended Boxscore (In Progress) | Extended Boxscore (Post Game) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Boxscore | X | X | X |
| Game Summary | X | X | X |
| Play-by-Play | X |
Integration Links
Postman Workspace
Our entire Media APIs are available on Postman. Click the link above to be taken directly to our NCAA Men's Basketball API collection.
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Schema Download
Open the zip file below to access our entire NCAA Men's Basketball API XSD schema.
Data Entry Workflow
Sunday
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)*
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)
Monday
Weekly AP and USA Today Top 25 Polls Created (5pm CT)
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)
Initial Coverage Levels Set for Week’s Games [Monday-Sunday] (5pm CT) Levels subject to change
TV Broadcast information Updated for NCAAMB Games (End of Day)
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)
Tuesday
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)
Wednesday
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)
Thursday
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)
Friday
Final Game Times and Coverage Levels Set for Day’s Games (10am CT)
Seasonal Stats Validation (All Day)