The Billionaire Boosters Powering College Basketball’s Arms Race
Big-time college basketball has always required money—but in 2026, it’s requiring something closer to fortunes. Across this year’s NCAA Tournament field, a select group of ultra-wealthy donors—many of them billionaires—are quietly reshaping the financial landscape of college sports. Their combined net worth, estimated at $365 billion, is helping programs compete in an era defined by…