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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.
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.
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.
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.