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Florida Gators Open 2026‑27 Season Against Miami in Tampa

The University of Florida’s men’s basketball team will begin its 2026‑27 campaign on November 2 in Tampa, facing Miami as part of the Orion180 Tip‑Off Classic, with tickets on sale June 8 and the game televised on ESPN.

Jun 1, 2026

Longwood Opens 2026‑27 Basketball Season Ticket Renewals

Season ticket renewals for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign are now open at Longwood University’s state‑of‑the‑art Joan Perry Brock Center, where the program has enjoyed strong attendance and recent on‑court success.

Jun 1, 2026

Seminoles Open 2026‑27 Season in Tampa

Florida State kicks off its 2026‑27 campaign in Tampa as part of the Orion180 Tip‑Off Classic, with coach Luke Loucks emphasizing the program’s growth and community ties.

Jun 1, 2026

Inaugural America East‑Metro Basketball Challenge Set for November 2026

The America East and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will host a first‑ever basketball showcase spanning November 5‑8, 2026, with an additional men’s game on November 16. The partnership, separate from the Albany Cup series, features all nine America East programs and five Metro schools, highlighting new rivalries and the coaching debut of Dwayne Killings.

Jun 1, 2026