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Kolby King, a former Utah State and Tulane standout, is set to join the Auburn Tigers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing three‑point shooting and depth to Coach Steven Pearl’s backcourt.
Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.
Nebraska will face Butler at Credit Union 1 Arena on November 22, 2025, in a neutral‑site game that underscores the Huskers' ambitious non‑conference schedule.
With forecasts ranging from sixth to seventh place in the Big Ten, Ohio State’s upcoming exhibition games and roster uncertainties set the stage for a pivotal season.
The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.
The Colorado men's basketball team will meet Purdue on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis, marking the first meeting in 38 years. The game caps a challenging non‑conference slate that includes trips to Providence, San Diego and Palm Desert, a final series game against Colorado State, and a deep Big 12 road trip.
Finley Bizjack, who left Butler for West Virginia, says the Mountaineers boast the most talented roster he has ever played with, a claim that aligns with the program’s recent Crown championship and its push to end a three‑year NCAA Tournament drought.
After a 16‑16 finish and a 7‑13 Big East record, the Butler Bulldogs are navigating a turbulent offseason marked by departures, a rookie head coach and a influx of newcomers.
The Butler Bulldogs finished a .500 campaign in the Big East, saw a cascade of player exits and a veteran coach’s retirement, and now face a uncertain future under a rookie head coach.
After a 12‑19 season and the departure of head coach Austin Parkinson, the Butler Bulldogs are pinning hopes on veteran coach Maria Marchesano and a revamped roster featuring returning sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson.
The Butler Bulldogs women's basketball team faces a pivotal transition as head coach Austin Parkinson departs and only sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson return. New head coach Maria Marchesano, a former Bulldog player, assembles a blend of transfers and fresh talent, aiming to restore competitiveness.
The Big East’s 2026 offseason saw most teams stumble, with Butler’s 16‑16 record and a cascade of departures setting the stage for a pivotal rebuild under veteran coach Ronald Nored.
Nebraska will travel to Chicago on Nov. 22, 2026 to face Butler, extending a series that favors the Huskers 3‑1. The game introduces Ronald Nored, a former NBA assistant, as Butler’s new head coach, and will be played at the Flames’ home venue.
The Nebraska men's basketball team will meet Butler in Chicago on November 22, marking the first regular‑season meeting between the programs since 1986 and adding a marquee game to a challenging non‑conference slate.
Purdue and UConn will meet in an exhibition on Oct. 27, 2026, with UConn officials selecting the venue. The matchup pits two of the nation's top programs against each other.
The 2025‑26 Big East season was defined by UConn, St. John’s and Villanova’s dominance, while Butler Bulldogs prepare for a major roster overhaul under new head coach Ronald Nored.
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.