The NCAA announced new reporting requirements for the men's and women's basketball tournaments that will mandate teams provide detailed player availability information before games.

Under the new rules, participating teams must submit initial availability reports the night before each tournament game. Teams will then be required to provide updated reports two hours prior to the scheduled tipoff time.

The policy appears designed to improve transparency around player participation and help tournament organizers, broadcast partners, and fans better understand roster situations during the high-profile postseason events.

The NCAA has not yet specified what information will be required in the availability reports or what circumstances might trigger updates in the pre-game reports. The new requirements will take effect for the upcoming tournament season.

The announcement comes as college basketball programs navigate various factors that can affect player availability during tournament play, including injuries, illness, and other circumstances that might impact roster decisions.