
Vols lock in 2026‑27 basketball schedule
Tennessee’s 2026‑27 basketball slate is set, featuring home‑and‑home matchups with traditional rivals, a high‑profile ACC‑SEC Challenge, and a November showcase in Las Vegas.
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Tennessee’s 2026‑27 basketball slate is set, featuring home‑and‑home matchups with traditional rivals, a high‑profile ACC‑SEC Challenge, and a November showcase in Las Vegas.

Syracuse will open its preseason with a neutral‑site game against UConn at the Mohegan Sun Casino, marking a strategic move for new coach Gerry McNamara.

On October 13, 2026, UConn will face Syracuse in a high‑profile exhibition at Mohegan Sun Arena, marking the first meeting in eight years and underscoring a challenging nonconference slate for Coach Dan Hurley’s team.

Amen Thompson, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, DaRon Holmes II and Coby White each bring unique upside that could translate into significant fantasy points if their roles expand.

The University of Connecticut will face Syracuse in a preseason exhibition on October 13, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena, renewing a rivalry that has swung back and forth over the past decade.

Fans can travel to Hawaii for special packages as the Beavers kick off the season in a unique island setting, with a welcome luau and tournament merchandise.

The upcoming NBA Draft will see University of North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson projected as the fourth overall pick by the Chicago Bulls, Henri Veesaar slated for a late first‑round selection by the Los Angeles Lakers, and Seth Trimble impressing at the G League Combine.

The Miami Heat’s recent trade sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Milwaukee and brings Tyler Herro to the Bucks, reshaping fantasy projections for the upcoming season.

Corey Sawyer Jr., son of former Florida State football star Corey Sawyer, enters the reality dating show Love Island USA after a brief basketball career marked by injury and resilience.

At a recent U-M Club of Greater Flint gathering, Kyle Church expressed excitement for Dusty May's new NBA opportunity while acknowledging the shockwaves through Michigan basketball and the uncertain future of the coaching staff.

Virginia Tech will meet Iowa on November 10, 2026 in Sioux City, adding a historic neutral‑site game to a loaded schedule that also features the Charleston Classic and a full ACC slate.

In a recent interview, Michigan guard Trey McKenney expressed confidence in the team’s direction following Dusty May’s move to the NBA, highlighting the contributions of assistant coaches and the effort to retain players like Elliot Cadeau.

Morgan State University announces that its standout basketball players Elijah Davis and Walter Peggs Jr. have been selected for the inaugural HBCU All-Star Dream Classic, set for August 8, 2026 at Rucker Park in Harlem, New York.

The Hawkeyes and the Hokies will square off at the Tyson Events Center on Nov. 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale June 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. on TysonCenter.com.

Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer has turned down a reported overture from the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, choosing to stay with the Blue Devils as they prepare for a new season.

Dusty May's transition to the Dallas Mavericks reflects a broader trend of elite college basketball coaches seeking more stable environments, raising concerns about the future of the sport.

Ranked No. 34 among the nation’s top 60 prospects, PJ Haggerty is set to debut for Texas A&M under coach Bucky McMillan, bringing a blend of scoring, rebounding and playmaking to the SEC.

Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks has reignited speculation about Jon Scheyer’s future, but the Duke coach appears ready to remain in college basketball.

New head coach Lynne Collenback is navigating a busy schedule while shaping a promising roster at Edwardsville High School.
Dusty May's move to the NBA forces Michigan to weigh the future of its core five athletes amid an interim coaching transition.

The WIAA Board of Control approved a 35‑second shot clock for high school basketball, set to begin in the 2028‑29 season, while allowing limited experimentation in 2026‑27.

Pharrel Payne, Maryland's former leading scorer, has been granted a medical hardship waiver and will return for the upcoming season, adding experience to a roster reshaped by transfers and freshmen.

Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.

Photographer Dustin Snipes combined a variable ND filter, powerful lighting rigs, and meticulous planning to capture AJ Dybantsa dunking the Sun, a feat commissioned by Red Bull and shot in San Pedro, California.