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The Big Ten has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, and Purdue’s schedule promises a tougher road ahead compared with the previous year, featuring challenging home and away matchups.
The upcoming schedule features home and away matchups against Michigan, Maryland and Nebraska, road trips to UCLA and USC, and a marquee non‑conference showdown with Duke, while coach Tom Izzo eyes his 11th regular‑season title.
The University of Tennessee has announced a challenging non‑conference schedule that includes exhibition games against Duke and Illinois, as well as regular‑season contests with Michigan State, Purdue and North Carolina State.
Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic are set to make a strong impression at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, each with distinct goals for the upcoming draft cycle.
With a win over Purdue, Iowa can lock in its fifth straight season of 30 or more victories, a feat that would highlight a dominant stretch despite a recent sweep by Nebraska.
Recent commitments and departures reshape the rosters of local teams ahead of the upcoming season.
Andrew Bittle, a 2025 graduate of the University of Illinois, has been appointed video coordinator for the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team, bringing a stint that included a Final Four run and extensive scouting analytics.
The Wolverines are moving quickly to replace departing stars, targeting top prospects and emphasizing chemistry as they aim to sustain their recent dominance.