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The Broncos will open the season at home against West Coast Baptist before a marquee matchup with Butler, while neutral‑site contests against Nebraska, Santa Clara and New Mexico await, and a Thanksgiving tournament in Idaho Falls will bring together a competitive field.
Boise State, Drake, North Dakota State and North Texas will compete in the Snake River Collegiate Basketball Invitational from Nov. 27‑29, marking the Broncos’ return to the Mountain America Center after a three‑year run.
Four‑star guard Brandon Mason Jr. commits to Xavier, citing a connection with coach Richard Pitino, while Boise State adds Washington and New York transfers Brady Hennig and Kaur Tomann to its roster.
Boise State’s basketball program is rolling out a high‑tempo, space‑oriented offense led by associate head coach Will Voigt, who brings two decades of international and G‑League experience. The approach blends aggressive defense with a faster, more fluid attack, targeting players such as Damari Wheeler‑Thomas and Aginaldo Neto, even as guard Ty Rodgers recovers from a knee injury.
The revived Pac‑12 conference welcomes a mix of established programs and rising contenders, with Gonzaga projected as a top‑five national team, Utah State holding onto star Mason Falslev, and several schools navigating injuries, transfers and coaching changes.
Boise State’s men’s basketball team is pivoting to a defense‑first approach in the 2026 season, adding new talent while emphasizing aggressive play to rebound from last year’s defensive shortcomings.
Former Illinois basketball player Ty Rodgers, now at Boise State, is expected to sit out the entire 2026‑27 season due to a lower‑body injury, a blow that has resonated deeply with the university's fan base.
The loss of Ty Rodgers, a top‑rated transfer from Illinois, forces Boise State to overhaul its frontcourt and rely on a mix of returning players and portal additions.