The Oklahoma State Cowboys men's basketball program has revealed its slate of Big 12 opponents for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, confirming home‑and‑home series against Iowa State, TCU and Utah, while the full conference schedule will be published later this summer.
The Big 12's scheduling matrix, which details home‑only, road‑only and double‑round robin matchups, underscores the competitive balance the league aims to maintain, especially as Iowa State and TCU earned NCAA tournament berths a year ago and Utah finished last in the conference.
With the NCAA permitting teams to play up to 32 games this season, the Cowboys could schedule as many as 14 non‑conference contests, giving Coach Steve Lutz flexibility to test lineups before conference play.
Lutz's squad is slated to compete in the Charleston Classic, a four‑team event that will see the Cowboys face three opponents over the course of the tournament, adding a high‑profile early‑season showcase.
The roster overhaul includes several high‑profile transfers, among them former UCF forward Jordan Burks, Georgetown center Julius Halaifonua, Sam Houston guards Kashie Natt and Jacob Walker, North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac and Arizona State guard Andrija Grbovic.
Head coach Steve Lutz has also secured a recruiting class that features forward Latrell Allmond, guard Anthony Felisi, forward Jalen Montonati and guard Parker Robinson, a group that many analysts consider among the nation's best.
While Lutz has guided the Cowboys to incremental improvements in each of his first two seasons, the team has yet to secure an NCAA tournament appearance, a milestone the program hopes to achieve as the new talent integrates.
A revamped roster
The coaching staff's emphasis on player development and strategic scheduling reflects a broader ambition to climb the Big 12 standings and contend for postseason success.
Fans and alumni are eager to see how the new additions will mesh with returning players, and the upcoming schedule release is expected to generate significant buzz across the university community.