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The Vols will host Florida State in the ACC‑SEC Challenge, restart home‑and‑home series with Michigan State and Purdue, and open the Players Era Festival against Maryland in Las Vegas. New coach Justin Gainey will test the team against North Carolina State, while recent memories of close battles with Syracuse linger.
NC State will host South Carolina in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, marking the Wolfpack’s first home game in the event and adding a marquee matchup to a previously thin schedule.
The Razorbacks travel to Chapel Hill on Dec. 1 to face a Tar Heel squad reshaped by new coach Michael Malone, major transfers and a top‑ranked freshman class, while Arkansas looks to build on its early‑season momentum.
The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.
Kentucky will open its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate on Dec. 2 at Virginia, a matchup that pits a rising Wildcats squad against a Cavaliers team projected inside the top‑15 after a 30‑6 season
The Flyers will open the season at home against NJIT, host Cincinnati in November, and travel to face South Florida, Florida State and Liberty, with returning stars Amael L’Etang and Jauin Simon leading the charge.
South Carolina’s men’s basketball program is slated to compete in the 2026 Acrisure Series, a 28‑team showcase in Thousand Palms, California, where it will meet elite opponents under head coach Lamont Paris.
Georgia announces its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting a first‑time meeting with Florida Gulf Coast, a $95,000 guarantee, and a lineup that includes Duke, North Carolina, and participation in the ESPN Events Invitational.
Kentucky’s ascent in the national rankings follows Milan Momcilovic’s pledge, igniting analyst praise and a fresh offensive vision under coach Mark Pope.
Kentucky’s roster overhaul, anchored by sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, propels the Wildcats into top‑15 conversations and positions them as a serious SEC contender.
UConn will host Michigan on November 6 in Boston, reviving a national‑title showdown and kicking off a schedule packed with blue‑blood opponents.
UConn and Michigan will meet again on Nov. 6 at Boston’s TD Garden, renewing a national‑title rivalry as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes rematches with Illinois, Arizona, Kansas and games against Duke, Ohio State and Virginia.
UConn will meet Michigan on Nov. 6 in Boston as part of the Hall of Fame Series, a game that revisits their 69‑63 championship loss and highlights a revamped Michigan team.
Kentucky's preseason outlook has surged after the Wildcats secured Milan Momcilovic, the top transfer and premier shooter, prompting several analysts to re‑enter the team in their top‑25 projections.
The latest expert polls position Illinois between No. 1 and No. 4 in the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a strong roster and high expectations.
Boston College’s men’s basketball program has earned a spot in the 2026 ESPN Invitational in Orlando, where it will face Georgia, UCF and Cincinnati. The team’s ACC schedule includes home games against Louisville, North Carolina and Duke, while a matchup with Miami is off the table.
Boston College’s men’s basketball program is set to participate in the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational in Orlando, confronting a blend of longtime adversaries and fresh ACC opponents while navigating a sweeping roster transition.
The 2026 Jimmy V Classic will bring together Georgia, Duke, Alabama and Houston in New York, with a much‑anticipated clash between the Bulldogs and the Blue Devils.
The 2026 Jimmy V Classic will showcase a rare meeting between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden, weaving together legacy, coaching storylines, and future expectations.
Georgia and Duke will meet for the first time in nearly a century at the 2026 Jimmy V Classic, a matchup that blends historic series ties with new coaching narratives.
Boston College head coach Luke Murray has confirmed he has no plans to schedule a game against Dan Hurley's UConn Huskies, citing personal ties and a desire to focus on building his own program.
North Carolina State’s men’s basketball team is set to travel to the Bahamas for the 2026 Baha Mar Bahamas Championship, where they will meet Wisconsin and Seton Hall in a high‑profile neutral‑floor tournament broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Wisconsin's men's basketball team is slated to join the Baha Mar Hoops Championship in Nassau, Bahamas, alongside North Carolina State and Seton Hall. The event, traditionally held the week before Thanksgiving, will test the Badgers against a demanding slate of non‑conference and Big Ten opponents.
After a strong sophomore campaign that helped Arkansas reach the Sweet 16, Billy Richmond III has decided to pull his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and re‑commit to the university, a move confirmed by his agent.