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Florida State and Florida A&M will kick off the 2026‑27 basketball season with a Tampa showdown, reviving a rivalry that dates back to a 1991 brawl‑filled exhibition.
The new hire adds decades of scouting and operations expertise, aiming to sharpen opponent analysis and support the team’s push for postseason success.
UCLA’s women’s basketball program is set to face St. John’s University in the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase in Uncasville, Connecticut, on November 24, looking to build on a three‑game winning streak over the Red Storm.
Texas A&M will join Marquette, Virginia and an undetermined team in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas, marking a milestone for the program under new leadership.
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close has signed a four‑year agreement guaranteeing roughly $2 million annually, placing her among the top 10 highest‑paid coaches in the sport. The contract follows a historic championship season and underscores the program’s commitment to athletic and academic achievement.
The upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase will feature a doubleheader between UConn and South Carolina, while UCLA and St. John's also meet, marking a new chapter for the Bruins after their championship run.
The Big Ten Conference has announced the opponents Indiana will face in the upcoming 2026‑27 season, detailing a balanced schedule that includes three double‑headers, seven home games and seven road contests, with marquee matchups against Illinois, Michigan, UCLA and others.
UCLA announced that head coach Cori Close will remain at the helm through the 2029‑30 season, extending a tenure that includes a 2026 national title, over 350 career wins and a string of Coach of the Year honors.
UCLA’s head coach Cori Close has agreed to a contract through the 2029‑30 season after guiding the Bruins to their first NCAA women’s basketball title, a feat that also produced a record‑setting WNBA draft class.
Marquette announced the hiring of Rodney Crawford as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive defensive experience and recent achievements at the University of South Alabama.
Butler will open the 2026‑27 season at home against Fairleigh Dickinson on Nov. 4 and Western Carolina on Nov. 17, while also confirming games against Lafayette and Bellarmine. The schedule, still light on marquee contests, hints at tougher road tests against North Carolina and Boise State later in the year.
Jorge Ruiz, who spent eight-plus seasons at Weber State, is joining High Point as an assistant coach after a distinguished tenure that included roles as video coordinator, director of operations, and assistant general manager, where he worked with Damian Lillard and Kaleb Canales.
Cori Close has signed a new deal that keeps her at UCLA through the 2029‑30 season, capping a championship season that set program records and produced multiple WNBA draftees.
The Big Ten has disclosed the upcoming conference schedule, confirming home-and-away series with Michigan, Nebraska and Maryland and outlining a challenging road slate that includes several teams expected to contend for NCAA Tournament spots.
The Huskers will face a challenging mix of home and away matchups, including a visit from Michigan and ten games against teams that qualified for the NCAA tournament last season.
Florida will kick off its 2026‑27 men’s basketball campaign against Miami in Tampa, a rematch of last year’s 82‑68 victory, as part of a challenging non‑conference schedule that includes the Players Era Tournament.
Florida basketball will open the 2026‑27 campaign against Miami in Tampa on Nov. 2, a game that forms part of a doubleheader also featuring Florida State and Florida A&M. Coach Todd Golden praised Miami’s roster and hinted at future meetings, while the Gators prepare for the Players Era tournament later that month.
The Gators will face Miami in Tampa to kick off the 2026‑27 campaign, a matchup that also anchors a doubleheader and a November tournament featuring top college programs.
The Gators open their 2026‑27 campaign against Miami in Tampa, part of a doubleheader that also features Florida State and Florida A&M, while Coach Todd Golden looks to use competitive games to prepare for SEC play and the upcoming Players Era tournament.
The Badgers will face Auburn in Tennessee on Dec. 19 and navigate a demanding Big Ten schedule, with key rivals and a deep roster highlighted.
After a standout junior season that included a Final Four appearance, Andrej Stojakovic is weighing a leap to the NBA Draft against a possible fifth year with the Fighting Illini.
Syracuse University’s 2026‑27 roster gains an international prospect whose physical tools and statistical efficiency have already attracted attention from top analysts and scouting networks.
Isaiah Robinson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Eagan boys basketball program, bringing extensive AAU experience and a passion for connecting with players and the community.
Cody Calhoun, a seasoned coach with stints at Rootstown and Aurora high schools, will take the helm of the Copley High School program, succeeding Adam Cestaro. Superintendent Aimee Kirsch highlighted his relational approach and comprehensive vision for the team.