Kentucky Basketball Locks in 32‑Game 2026‑27 Schedule
The Wildcats will play 32 games next season, including marquee road matchups against Kansas, Indiana and North Carolina, while a new NCAA rule permits the expanded schedule.
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The Wildcats will play 32 games next season, including marquee road matchups against Kansas, Indiana and North Carolina, while a new NCAA rule permits the expanded schedule.
Wichita State University is set to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in the 2026‑27 season, marking the first regular‑season meeting between the programs and offering the Shockers a chance at a Quad 1 win.

The Trojans have unveiled a demanding nonconference schedule that includes a November showdown with Wichita State in South Lake Tahoe and a Thanksgiving‑week Acrisure Series against South Carolina and Utah State, all set to air on CBS Sports Network.
Head coach Paul Mills emphasizes maintaining offensive rebounding dominance as a defining strength for the Shockers, even as new players join the program.

Wichita State University has secured head coach Paul Mills through 2031, rewarding his recent success with a contract that blends guaranteed compensation, annual raises, and championship incentives.
Wichita State will meet USC in the first men’s basketball game at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, a Quad 1 test that could shape both teams’ tournament trajectories.
A back injury forced Tyrus Rathan-Mayes to spend his freshman year on Wichita State’s scout team, where intensive study and coaching praise have positioned him as a multi‑position guard with a promising outlook for the 2026‑27 campaign.

Wichita State has extended head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills’ contract through 2031, recognizing a three‑year run of steady improvement, back‑to‑back postseason appearances, and a culture that blends winning with academic excellence.

Coach Paul Mills’ contract was renewed through 2031 after a 24‑win season and an NIT quarterfinal run, cementing a trajectory that has seen the program climb to second place in the American Athletic Conference
Coach Eric Henderson reflects on a challenging debut season, the Arch Madness breakthrough, and the strategic moves that set the stage for a more competitive second year.

Wichita State University has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, highlighting home openers, exhibition matchups and a series of road contests across the country.

Veteran coach Melanie Balcomb arrives at Wichita State, bringing a distinguished career and a fresh offensive vision.

Florida State’s football team is projected 11th in the ACC, while a record fundraising year fuels travel for the Marching Chiefs, a new golf coach arrives, and basketball showcases loom on the horizon.

The Basketball Tournament has handed down an indefinite suspension to Marcus Keene following a violent incident that erupted after an alumni basketball matchup, leaving a staff member injured and sparking a public statement from the player.

The Basketball Tournament handed Marcus Keene an indefinite suspension after he shoved Jacob Hanna and injured staffer Maggie Gehring following a game‑winning three‑pointer by Frank Mason.

After stints across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Cleanthony Early is channeling his basketball journey into a summer camp in Poughkeepsie, teaming up with Darnell Edge and Justin Robinson to give young players a taste of elite training.

Wichita State will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
A dramatic Elam Ending gave JHX Hoops a 64‑59 victory, but the night ended in violence when Marcus Keene shoved Jacob Hanna, sparking a brawl that injured a spectator and prompted a police investigation.
A heated rebound dispute between Mario Chalmers and Rashard Kelly ignited a bench‑clearing brawl, resulting in the ejection of four KU players and five Wichita State players and leaving both squads with only six eligible players for the second half

A No.5 seed in the Midwest Region sets up a possible Sweet 16 matchup with Duke, while the SEC’s twelve teams and geographic seeding rules shape the Wildcats’ path.

Wichita will welcome the NCAA’s expanded play‑in rounds for the next two seasons, giving the Shockers a chance to showcase home‑court talent and boost their program.
After stints abroad, the 30‑year‑old power forward is back in Lawrence, eager to contribute to his team’s tournament run and stay connected with his alma mater.
A heartfelt story from a recent TBT game illustrates why fans cherish the tournament’s personal connections over the increasingly commercialized world of college basketball.

A five‑player Kansas squad, seeded sixth, rallied to beat Florida 6‑1 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, showcasing Midwest grit and hidden talent.