
Iowa Hawkeyes Map Out a Rigorous 2026 Basketball Schedule
Iowa will face opponents from the Big East, Big 12, ACC and SEC, while navigating a demanding conference schedule and a possible Thanksgiving tournament.
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Iowa will face opponents from the Big East, Big 12, ACC and SEC, while navigating a demanding conference schedule and a possible Thanksgiving tournament.

Creighton Bluejays women's basketball looks ahead to the 2026‑27 season, blending returning stars with new talent as they chase an expanded NCAA tournament spot.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed three former Iowa players, including sharpshooter Josh Dix, as the franchise leans on a deep pipeline of Midwestern talent.

Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will meet the Oklahoma Sooners in a historic best‑of‑three series at Charles Schwab Field, where tickets start at $106 and the championship dream hangs in the balance.

The Bulldogs will travel to Omaha on Dec. 12, 2026 to face the Bluejays in a continuation of a rivalry that has seen Gonzaga dominate the series, while the program prepares for a slate of marquee matchups across the country.

After a surprise NIT championship and a coaching transition, Auburn’s men’s basketball program is poised for a pivotal 2026‑27 campaign, aiming to turn underrated momentum into lasting success.

The Auburn Tigers enter the 2026‑27 campaign with modest expectations, but a blend of returning standouts, impactful transfers and a demanding early schedule offers a realistic path to surprise the basketball world.

Jamier Jones, a physical and athletic guard with Big East All‑Freshman honors, is expected to complement Jason Crowe Jr. at shooting guard for the Missouri Tigers. His freshman statistics, defensive contributions and projected statistical range suggest he could become a key catalyst for the program’s next season.

New head coach Ben McCollum is reshaping Iowa's basketball narrative, targeting a key showdown with Creighton in Des Moines to energize fans and claim the state's sports crown.

A new era is taking shape as Iowa seeks to dominate basketball in the heart of its capital, leveraging a recent Elite 8 run and a strategic game against a Bluejays opponent.

After a successful debut last year, the Iowa State Cyclones are back at the Players Era Festival, facing San Diego State in a revived bracket that promises big financial rewards and future scheduling commitments.

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.

St. John's and Syracuse are set to meet at Madison Square Garden this season, renewing a storied Big East rivalry and featuring notable transfers and player narratives.