Tennessee Basketball Rebuilds with Transfer Portal Talent Ahead of New Season
Tennessee’s roster overhaul features eight transfer additions and a renewed focus on offensive production.
Jun 17, 2026
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Badgers Schedule Exhibition Clash with UW‑Green Bay as Part of Regional Fan‑Friendly Tour
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball team will open its preseason with an exhibition game against UW‑Green Bay on October 15 at the Resch Center. The contest is part of a broader schedule that features a football clash at Lambeau Field, a volleyball exhibition, and high‑profile basketball road trips.
Jun 17, 2026
Auburn Tigers’ 2026‑27 roster reshaped by portal additions and expert rankings
The Auburn Tigers are set for a transformative season, blending returning guards with new frontcourt talent, aiming to reclaim a place among the SEC’s elite.
Jun 17, 2026
Mike Larkin Exits Rutgers for Stonehill Coaching Role
Mike Larkin is leaving Rutgers to become an assistant coach at Stonehill after a seven‑year tenure that included a $123,600 salary and extensive administrative duties.
Jun 13, 2026
Mike Larkin Leaves Rutgers Basketball for Stonehill Coaching Position
Mike Larkin, who most recently served as Director of Basketball Operations for Rutgers, is set to join Stonehill College as an assistant coach, a move first reported by analyst Jon Rothstein.
Jun 13, 2026
Washington Huskies Bring DeAndre Haynes on Board as New Assistant Coach
The University of Washington announced the hiring of DeAndre Haynes, a former Marquette assistant and professional player in Europe, to join the Huskies' staff for the 2026‑27 season.
Jun 10, 2026
DeAndre Haynes Joins UW Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
After a quiet split with Marquette, Haynes will help shape the Huskies' next season, alongside new international recruits Tristan Devers and Wini Silva-Braga, while veteran Jerry Hobbie heads to TCU.
Jun 9, 2026
Missouri and Saint Louis University lock in three‑game basketball series
The Tigers and the Billikens will meet for the first time since 2001, with games also slated for the 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 seasons. Both coaching staffs expressed excitement, and the schedule includes additional non‑conference contests.
Jun 8, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Announces 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Crimson Tide will open the 2026‑27 campaign on November 2 at home against Sam Houston, a series that adds to a demanding non‑conference slate featuring Miami, Seton Hall, St. John's and a trip to New York.
Jun 6, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs Set 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Non‑Conference Slate
Georgia will open its 2026‑27 campaign at home against the North Carolina Central Eagles on Nov. 2, marking the third meeting in program history and the start of a demanding non‑conference slate that includes the ACC/SEC Challenge, the Jimmy V Classic and the ESPN Events Invitational.
Jun 6, 2026
Alabama Basketball Set for 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge Opener Against Miami
Alabama will face Miami on December 2 in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, a series they lead 3‑1. The game follows a Sweet 16 run, roster changes, and the return of Amari Allen.
Jun 5, 2026
Florida State to Face Tennessee in 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge
Florida State and Tennessee will meet on December 1, 2026, in the ACC/SEC Challenge, marking only the second encounter since 1990 and adding a new chapter to a series that dates back to 1957.
Jun 5, 2026
Boston College to Face Georgia in 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge
Boston College will meet Georgia in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge on Dec. 1, marking the first meeting since 1968 as new coach Luke Murray seeks to reshape the Eagles.
Jun 5, 2026
Tennessee Basketball Sets Up a Fresh Non‑Conference slate for the Coming Season
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.
Jun 5, 2026
NC State Basketball Sets Up Historic Home Clash with South Carolina in 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge
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.
Jun 5, 2026
Arkansas to Test New‑look North Carolina in Season‑Opening SEC‑ACC Challenge
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.
Jun 5, 2026
Arkansas and North Carolina Prepare for Highly Anticipated SEC-ACC Challenge Clash
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.
Jun 5, 2026
Kentucky braces for top‑15 Virginia test in ACC/SEC Challenge
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
Jun 5, 2026
Dayton Flyers Announce 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Basketball Slate
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.
Jun 4, 2026
South Carolina Gamecocks Set for 2026 Acrisure Series Showdown in California
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.
Jun 4, 2026
Georgia Bulldogs Schedule 2026-27 Opens With Historic Matchup Against Florida Gulf Coast
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.
Jun 3, 2026
Milan Momcilovic’s Commitment Moves Kentucky into the Top 25
Kentucky’s ascent in the national rankings follows Milan Momcilovic’s pledge, igniting analyst praise and a fresh offensive vision under coach Mark Pope.
Jun 3, 2026
Kentucky Basketball’s Surge Fueled by Milan Momcilovic’s Arrival
Kentucky’s roster overhaul, anchored by sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, propels the Wildcats into top‑15 conversations and positions them as a serious SEC contender.
Jun 2, 2026
UConn and Michigan Set for November Rematch at TD Garden
UConn will host Michigan on November 6 in Boston, reviving a national‑title showdown and kicking off a schedule packed with blue‑blood opponents.
Jun 2, 2026