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The Golden Eagles have released their full conference schedule, outlining home‑and‑home matchups and a slate of single‑game opponents, with the Sun Belt Tournament slated for March in Pensacola.
After a season‑ending ACL injury, Brooklyn-born forward Brandon Weston will join Southern Miss, bringing a proven scoring pedigree and defensive versatility to the program.
From Hattiesburg to Taiwan, Southern Miss is weaving together talent, coaching changes and facility upgrades across its football, basketball and baseball programs, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 season.
Cameron Wallace, a 6‑foot‑8 forward with a strong defensive résumé, has transferred from Little Rock to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, where he is expected to start at center and help the program chase a Sun Belt Championship.
A revamped roster, practice in makeshift facilities and the arrival of key transfers set the stage for the Golden Eagles' push in the Sun Belt Conference.
Southern Miss is building excitement around Mike Montano, a redshirt junior forward whose summer work has drawn comparisons to Luka Doncic and positioned him as a key piece for the upcoming season.
Scott Moses has been appointed Assistant Basketball Coach at Northwest Florida State College, bringing decades of diverse coaching experience and a history of elevating talent to new heights.
Southern Miss is bolstering its men's basketball squad with guard Jalyke Gaines‑Wyatt, a transfer who brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive growth.
Troy University has appointed Kyle Roane, a coach with over 30 years of experience, as an assistant basketball coach. His extensive background includes formative roles at Southeastern Louisiana, Southern Miss, and several high schools, where he helped develop award‑winning players and guided teams to winning seasons.
Kyle Roane, a seasoned coach with over three decades of experience, has been hired by Adam Howard to strengthen Troy’s men’s basketball program.
Troy University announced the hiring of Anthony Winchester as an assistant coach, highlighting his Elite Eight experience at Kansas State, a prolific playing career, and his work developing All‑American talent.
Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner announced the hiring of Ben Mandelbaum, a coach with extensive experience across multiple programs, to strengthen the basketball staff ahead of the upcoming season.
Iowa State's 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule features home buy games, neutral‑site showcases and a potential rematch with Purdue, highlighting both competitive and financial dimensions.
Tylik Weeks, a top‑40 scorer and former street‑ball standout, joins the Memphis Tigers, promising a gritty, versatile presence under coach Penny Hardaway.