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The University of Texas at San Antonio announced its full conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting home games against Florida Atlantic, Memphis and South Florida and a road trip that includes Charlotte, UAB and Wichita State. The campaign opens Dec. 30 and culminates with the conference tournament at Yuengling Center.
The United States reveals a 12‑player lineup blending fresh talent and seasoned champions, aiming to defend its historic gold‑medal streak.
Following a breakout 2025‑26 campaign that delivered the program’s first regular‑season title and an NCAA Tournament victory, the Bulls are set to navigate a challenging 18‑game conference slate under new leadership.
The American Conference released its full slate of games for the upcoming season, highlighting home‑and‑home series and travel road trips for the Memphis Tigers, with tickets now on sale.
Wichita State finalizes its 2027 American Conference basketball schedule, outlining home‑and‑home series, key opponents and the upcoming Tampa championship.
The American Conference announced the full slate of games for the upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, spotlighting North Texas Mean Green’s home matchups against Tulsa, Wichita State, Memphis and others, while the team looks to build on a 19‑win season under head coach Daniyal Robinson.
The school revealed its captain lineup, highlighting each leader's background, aspirations, and plans for the team.
The Cowgirls announced a schedule that blends home‑court advantages, in‑state rivalries and marquee road trips, including a first‑ever meeting with the Gamecocks.
Tennessee State University has released its full conference slate for the 2026‑27 men's basketball season, highlighting home openers, key road matchups and the upcoming OVC Championship in Indiana.
The university and the Ohio Valley Conference announced a 16‑game conference schedule for both men’s and women’s squads, beginning with a home matchup against Lindenwood on Dec. 30 and culminating in a March tournament that will stay in Evansville through 2032.
The Minutemen have released a comprehensive non‑conference schedule that blends home‑court advantages with high‑profile road matchups, beginning with an exhibition against Boston University and culminating in a series of late‑season home games.
The Cougars and the Crimson Tide meet on Dec. 8 in New York as part of a cancer‑research fundraiser, bringing a 4‑3 series edge, returning stars and a fresh freshman class into the spotlight.
Duke’s upcoming men’s basketball campaign will feature a rigorous slate of neutral‑site games against top‑tier programs, testing the team early and showcasing the ACC powerhouse on a national stage.
The Lopes concluded their Canadian university basketball swing with a dominant performance, highlighting the impact of off‑court camaraderie on the court.
Jakub Urbaniak, a 6‑foot‑9 Polish center, has signed with BYU for the 2026‑27 season, adding size and international pedigree to the Cougars’ lineup. Meanwhile, BYU football standouts LJ Martin, Walker Lyons and Bruce Mitchell earned preseason honors that signal depth across the program.
Coach Lamont Paris leads the South Carolina Gamecocks on a Bahamas trip aimed at building cohesion among 12 newcomers before the upcoming season
Six newcomers, including top‑100 recruits Ambrosia Cole and Gianna Jordan, will face British Columbia teams in a documentary‑filmed trip that highlights both promise and adversity.
Boston College terminated longtime men's basketball radio voices after a brief power struggle involving head coach Dan Hurley's staff, revealing tensions over ancillary roles and social media conduct.
Tennessee Volunteers secure Jalen Washington via the transfer portal, adding frontcourt depth and experience after a challenging Elite Eight loss.
Nykesha Sales, a UConn legend who once led the Huskies to their first national title and later became the Connecticut Sun’s all‑time leading scorer, is back in Storrs as an assistant coach, bringing her competitive fire and deep ties to the state to a new generation of players.
Resident feedback prompted a swift capital improvement project that resurfaced key courts, added safety features and is set to finish within weeks, earning praise from locals.
Winthrop University announced the hiring of Ronrico White, a coach with extensive SEC, Big South and Division III experience, to its basketball staff, emphasizing his championship record and history of developing professional talent.
After a whirlwind recruitment process that spanned continents, Fatmata Janneh chose the University of Tennessee, drawn by Coach Kim Caldwell’s transparent leadership and alignment of coaching philosophies
A 49‑point exhibition win in the Bahamas highlights the Cardinals’ depth, but health questions and shooting consistency remain as the team prepares for a pivotal October showdown.