
SMU Mustangs’ Rebuilding Under Andy Enfield Eyes ACC Success
Andy Enfield returns for his third season at SMU, navigating a depleted roster, key freshmen contributions, and the pressure of ACC ambitions while donors watch closely.
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Andy Enfield returns for his third season at SMU, navigating a depleted roster, key freshmen contributions, and the pressure of ACC ambitions while donors watch closely.

The Minnesota Gophers have scheduled one of the most demanding non‑conference slates in recent memory, lining up five Power Five opponents to sharpen their résumé ahead of March.

SMU and Minnesota will clash on Dec. 12, 2026, at Frisco’s Comerica Center, renewing a historic rivalry and launching a bi‑continental basketball partnership.

SMU’s men’s basketball team will face Minnesota in the Dallas Duel on December 12 at the Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, kicking off a demanding non‑conference slate that includes games against Utah State, LSU, UNLV and Oklahoma before the ACC schedule begins.

The Mustangs Mic’d Up podcast returns on August 26, featuring Coach Rhett Lashlee, co‑hosts Rich Phillips and Breanna Sorensen, and a lineup of multi‑sport coaches and student‑athletes across five Dallas venues.

The Mustangs will open the 2026‑27 season with a series of exhibition matches in Italy, where they’ll explore historic sites and earn academic credit, all under Head Coach Andy Enfield’s evolving roster.

The National Association of Basketball Coaches recognizes SMU’s men’s program for academic achievement, while three players receive NABC Honors Court accolades. Head Coach Andy Enfield enters his third season, and the Mustangs’ schedule features high‑profile non‑conference games and the ACC Tournament in Greensboro.

Samet Yigitoglu, a 7‑foot‑2 center from Turkey, is set to strengthen Indiana’s frontcourt after a productive two‑year stint at Southern Methodist University.

In his second year at Southern Methodist University, head coach Andy Enfield guided the Mustangs to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017, delivering historic wins and launching Jaron Pierre Jr. into the NBA draft.

The Gophers will face SMU in a neutral‑site game on Dec. 12, 2026, as part of a strategic nonconference schedule designed to boost their NCAA résumé.

The University of Minnesota announced a neutral‑site game against SMU on December 12 in Frisco, Texas, completing a two‑game series that underscores a strategic shift in the Gophers' nonconference planning.

Southern Methodist University will host Oklahoma at Moody Coliseum on Dec. 22, marking the first leg of a two‑year basketball series that also includes a future game in Norman and a football meeting at AT&T Stadium.

SMU will host Oklahoma at Moody Coliseum on December 22, kick off a demanding schedule that includes games at DePaul and UNLV, and prepare for a future ACC showdown in Greensboro, all under Head Coach Andy Enfield’s third season and a highly touted transfer class.

The 2026 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix will feature a Sweet 16 rematch between Arizona and Arkansas, led by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, and a clash between SMU and UNLV, as the series celebrates its fourth consecutive year in Phoenix.

Jordan McLaughlin's modest contributions helped the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, securing a spot in the NBA Finals.

After a decisive Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jordan McLaughlin and the San Antonio Spurs advance to the NBA Finals, marking a personal milestone for the 30‑year‑old former Trojan.

The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, outlining an 18‑game slate for SMU that blends familiar rivalries with challenging road trips.

USC's revamped roster under Eric Musselman could finally translate into NCAA Tournament success, while UCLA's quiet offseason raises concerns about competitiveness.

From Duke's steady hand under Jon Scheyer to Virginia's early strides with Ryan Odom, the Atlantic Coast Conference is witnessing a mix of stability and transformation as coaches confront evolving challenges.

Indiana University has secured the services of Samet Yigitoglu, a towering Turkish big man whose career at SMU showcased elite offensive rebounding and efficient scoring.

DePaul will host SMU at Wintrust Arena on Dec. 5, 2026, before the teams travel to Dallas for a 2027‑28 return game, marking the first meeting between the Blue Demons and the Mustangs.

The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles have topped the ASUN in defensive efficiency for two consecutive seasons and captured their first back‑to‑back tournament wins, driven by Pat Chambers' emphasis on defense and rebounding.
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