Beginning in 2007–08, the following rules changes were implemented:[21] The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 5, 2007.

Poll*USC vacated 11 conference and 21 overall wins,due to NCAA rules violations.

Source for additional stats categories The NCAA Tournament tipped off on March 18, 2008 with the opening round game in Dayton, Ohio, and concluded on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

[144] Last year's NCAA finalists, Ohio State and Florida both made the semifinals, with the Buckeyes winning the tournament, defeating UMass 92–85 in the final.

Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 1 and 3 The inaugural College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Tournament was held starting March 18 and ended with a best-of-three final which saw Tulsa defeat Bradley for the championship.