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LMU will compete under head coach Stan Johnson as the tournament blends top programs, premium tickets, and regional partnerships.
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LMU will compete under head coach Stan Johnson as the tournament blends top programs, premium tickets, and regional partnerships.

Kentucky’s head coach Mark Pope welcomed fans to a lively open practice at Rupp Arena, showcasing emerging talent and the program’s community focus.

The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2026‑27 women’s basketball schedule, highlighting JMU’s 18‑game slate, opening games, a Pensacola championship, and ticket availability.

The Trojan women’s basketball team reveals its full conference slate, highlighting key home openers, doubleheaders and a road stretch that could shape its championship hopes.

The University of South Carolina men's basketball team is set to play two non‑conference games in the desert next November, facing USC and Arizona State as part of a 26‑team showcase that will be televised on CBS Sports Network.

Old Dominion University announces its full Sun Belt Conference slate, highlighting key rivalries, early‑season road trips and a final push toward the Pensacola tournament.

The 2026‑27 schedule features 19 home games, key matchups and a Sun Belt Championship run in Pensacola.

The University of Portland Pilots will open the 2026 Acrisure Series against Fordham on November 21, showcasing a roster bolstered by last season’s upset over Gonzaga and a schedule packed with top Division I programs.

LSU will meet Arizona State on November 25 and SMU on November 26 in Palm Springs, California, as part of the 2026 Acrisure Series, a premier Thanksgiving college basketball gathering.
Jalen Davis, a five‑star guard from Washington, is courting Iowa among other powerhouse programs, drawing attention for his scoring prowess and the Hawkeyes' pursuit of additional elite recruits.

UCLA announced the hiring of former Bruin Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, leveraging her championship experience in college and the WNBA to shape a roster in flux.

The tournament runs Nov. 21‑26, featuring high‑profile matchups and tickets starting at $25, available Aug. 8 via Ticketmaster.

The league’s leadership acknowledges that discussions about transgender participation will remain central, while a task force of team leaders prepares to address the issue at an upcoming meeting.

LSU’s basketball team is scheduled to play Arizona State and SMU in Palm Springs during the 2026 Acrisure Series, with games televised on CBS Sports Network and tickets on sale August 8.

The United States will field a blend of seasoned Olympians and rising stars, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, in Berlin as it chases a historic fifth straight world championship.

The University of Colorado men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 nonconference schedule with a home game against Abilene Christian on Nov. 1, and will culminate the regular season with a high‑profile matchup against Purdue on Dec. 19.

The Buffaloes will open their nonconference schedule with a series of home matchups, highlighted by the Bill Walton Classic and regional rivalries.

The Sun Belt Conference has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, spotlighting Troy’s pursuit of three consecutive tournament titles under new coach Adam Howard.

Columbia University announces the hiring of Nicole Stephens, a distinguished player and leader, to oversee scouting, player development, and operational logistics for the women's basketball team.

The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, featuring 18‑game league schedules, a December 5 opener, and a March championship in Pensacola, highlighting recent dominance by Troy and South Alabama.

The Sun Belt Conference and Appalachian State unveiled an 18‑game schedule that opens with a road test at Louisiana Tech and culminates with a New Year’s Eve home opener against Troy, highlighting a season that blends tradition with new challenges.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s men’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting 13 home contests at the b1Bank Fant Coliseum and a road map that culminates in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Pensacola, Florida.

Florida State University has released its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring 14 games with four Power Four opponents and nine home contests at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The schedule, announced by head coach Luke Loucks, opens in Tampa against Florida A&M and includes road tests against Tennessee and Houston, as well as a series of exhibition games before the regular season begins.

The Herd's upcoming slate features early home games, key conference battles, and a final showdown with defending champion Troy before the conference tournament in Florida.