Day 6 of 8:

MID AMERICA TEAM PREVIEWS:   The Mid America Region is made up of schools throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado & Wyoming.  3 teams from the Region return after participating at the 2021 NCBA World Series.  Nebraska entered with a perfect 20-0 record & snagged the #1 seed, though unfortunately went 0-2. Iowa earned the #2 seed and also went 0-2 in the process.  Playing as the #7 seed, Iowa State made a run to the final & came up just short finishing as World Series Runner-Up.   

Looking outside of those 3 World Series returners, 6 time World Series Champion Colorado State is back & geared for another postseason run.  2019 Division II World Series Champion Pittsburg State looks to make a splash at the Division I level. Kansas State, a perennial powerhouse at the Division II level in the past, also makes the jump up this year as well.  We also can’t forget about the Univ. of Missouri, who has proven to be a force to be reckoned with year in and year out.  

Be sure to check all the Mid America Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

Day 5 of 8:

GULF COAST TEAM PREVIEWS:   The Gulf Coast Region is built of schools throughout Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma & Alabama.  For the 1st in nearly a decade, the Gulf Coast alignment has had some minor changes.  Oklahoma State, a former NCBA Division II member, has moved up for the 2022 season.  Alabama, Mississippi State & Ole Miss all make the jump into the Gulf Coast this year after being in the South Atlantic Region years prior.  These 4 newcomers will now compete against the usual heavy hitters of Texas Tech, LSU, Baylor & the other highly competitive teams down South.  

Be sure to check all the Gulf Coast Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

Day 4 of 8:

NORTH ATLANTIC TEAM PREVIEWS:   The North Atlantic Region is built of schools throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts & Connecticut. It’s a Region filled with past success & incredible rivalries.  Among the group you can find previous Division II & Division I World Series winners.

As we head into the Spring season Delaware (6-0) currently sits atop the East, while UConn (7-0) leads the North. In the West we have 3 teams tied at 4-2;  Pittsburgh, SUNY Binghamton & Slippery Rock. With a lot of games left to be played,  there’s plenty of time for things to get interesting!

Be sure to check all the North Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

Day 3 of 8:

SOUTHERN PACIFIC TEAM PREVIEWS:   The Southern Pacific Region is built of schools throughout California, Nevada & Arizona.  After missing out last year, these guys are hungry to get back on the field & compete for a National Title.  Leading the way is 2018 & 2019 SoPac Regional Champion Grand Canyon.  They were eliminated in the World Series semi’s in 2018 & fell just short in the National Championship in 2019.  Be sure to not sleep on the past success of Cal Poly,  UC Santa Barbara, Sonoma State & Nevada either, as they’re just as hungry to make a return to the postseason. 

Be sure to check all the Southern Pacific Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

Day 2 of 8:

GREAT LAKES TEAM PREVIEWS:  After taking home the 2019 NCBA DI World Series Title, Illinois (2-0) looks to make another deep run into May this year.  They currently share the top of the Great Lakes – South standings with Purdue (3-0), as the Boilermakers are looking to carry their momentum from the fall into the Spring.  Michigan (3-0) has positioned themselves atop the North standings while UW Milwaukee (2-1) & Wisconsin (4-2) share the West as we officially kick things back up this Spring.  

Be sure to check all the Great Lakes Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

Day 1 of 8:

SOUTH ATLANTIC TEAM PREVIEWS:  It’s no secret that the South Atlantic Region is one of the most competitive Region’s in all the NCBA.  All 3 conferences are loaded with talent top to bottom, that results in each & every year being as exciting as the last. 

Florida State, Central Florida,  Florida, South Carolina & Georgia all return as the early favorites,  especially with Alabama & Mississippi State moving into the Gulf Coast Region this Spring.  Newcomer Auburn looks to make a name for themselves as they experience their 1st year in Division I.  At the end of the day, it’s not safe to overlook anyone in the South Atlantic as any of the 16 teams could make a run when the time comes.

Be sure to check all the South Atlantic Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2022 season!

-DIVISION I PRESEASON TOP 20 POLL WILL BE RELEASED ON 1/27!

It is with great excitement to announce that Eric Curitore has been promoted to Vice President of Baseball Operations! For the past 2.5 years, Eric has been the Director of Division I Baseball Operations & continues to do great things at that level.  Prior to working in Division I, he previously held the Director of Division II Baseball Operations position from 2014-2019.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Eric, he is former club baseball player & President at Bowling Green State University from 2007-2011 . He volunteered with our organization for two years before being hired as a full time employee in 2011. Since then, Eric has been a tremendous asset to CollClubSports & the NCBA as we couldn’t be happier to have him take on this new challenge overseeing the NCBA as a whole.

Eric will remain overseeing Division I for the 2022 Spring Season.

To reach Eric, you can email him at [email protected] or by phone at 412-321-8440 x101.

The NCBA is excited to announce it’s latest partnership with Wilson Sporting Goods!  Wilson has put together an exclusive online store for all NCBA member teams to take advantage of.  The store will provide players opportunities to purchase Wilson bats & gloves at exclusive pricing.

Wilson Sporting Goods owns Louisville Slugger, DeMarini & EvoShield, as the store will feature items from all these companies & more.

Items will ship out within a week.  Orders $50+ will receive free shipping.

For more information, CLICK HERE to check out the promotional flier!

Congratulations to California University of Pennsylvania (NCBA DII) for taking home the 2021 Charleston Fall Invitational title, after defeating Slippery Rock 7-4 in the Championship game!

CLICK HERE to see the full results!