Some in league circles believe the league has been quiet about the outcome (which apparently was a victory) in order to not disrupt the momentum toward an 18-game deal. So when could 18 games happen?

And there are hopes among some owners that it could occur within ... December owners’ meeting that the deliberations over an 18-game season had been occurring behind closed doors and that ...

CINCINNATI — The Big 12 is moving back to 18 games for its conference season in 2025-26. Big 12 director of basketball operations Brian Thornton noted in the Big 12 Tournament press conference ...