Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with big new blue blood-laden college basketball event

A new eight-team college basketball event called the 'Diamond Cup' is being planned for 2027, with discussions involving several blue-blood programs including Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn. The event is currently in the planning stages, though questions remain about whether it can come together as envisioned. No official agreements have been confirmed yet among the participating schools.