How to Listen to College Basketball Games - Complete Radio Guide
Your guide to team flagships, Learfield networks, March Madness audio, and live streaming options for NCAA Basketball.
College basketball on the radio brings electric arena excitement directly to your speakers. From November tip-offs to the buzzer-beaters of March Madness, tuning into the official play-by-play caller is an essential fan tradition.
College Basketball Syndication & Westwood One
Regular season college basketball play-by-play is broadcast through statewide affiliate networks (Learfield & Playfly). For the NCAA Tournament (March Madness), **Westwood One Sports** provides exclusive national radio broadcasts for all 67 games.
Satellite & Digital Audio Channels
Major College Basketball Radio Flagships
Below are flagship radio stations for top NCAA Division I basketball programs.
| Program | Flagship Station | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Blue Devils | WDNC 620 AM (The Buzz) | Durham, NC |
| Kentucky Wildcats | 98.1 FM WBUL / WHAS 840 AM | Lexington, KY |
| Kansas Jayhawks | KJZS 93.3 FM / 580 AM WIBW | Lawrence, KS |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | WCHL 97.9 FM (Chapelboro) | Chapel Hill, NC |
| UConn Huskies | WTIC 1080 AM | Hartford, CT |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 105.1 FM WHCC (Learfield) | Bloomington, IN |
| Purdue Boilermakers | 96.5 FM WAZY | Lafayette, IN |
| UCLA Bruins | 710 ESPN LA (KSPN) | Los Angeles, CA |
| Arizona Wildcats | 1290 AM KCUB | Tucson, AZ |
| Michigan State Spartans | WJR 760 AM | East Lansing, MI |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | KGA 103.5 FM / 1510 AM | Spokane, WA |
| Houston Cougars | KPRC 950 AM | Houston, TX |
| Villanova Wildcats | 610 AM WTEL | Philadelphia, PA |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 95.3 The Bear / Crimson Tide Network | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Tennessee Volunteers | 99.1 WNML (Vol Network) | Knoxville, TN |
Looking for the TV Broadcast?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I stream college basketball radio online for free?
Yes, the free **Varsity Network App** by Learfield streams live official audio for over 100 college basketball programs.
How can I listen to March Madness games on radio?
**Westwood One Sports** is the official radio broadcast partner for the NCAA Tournament, broadcasting every March Madness game nationwide across radio affiliates and online streams.