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Samford University has released its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a series of exhibition games against Alabama A&M, Jacksonville State and Auburn before the regular season begins, and noting key home contests and a roster rich with Alabama talent.
Samford announces a 32‑game slate featuring 16 home contests, a mix of non‑conference road trips and a full Southern Conference slate, while returning key players and addressing recent departures.
The University of Alabama announced that it will host Samford University during the 2026‑27 season, renewing a rivalry that has seen the Tide dominate eight of nine meetings.
Alabama’s men’s basketball team will host Samford for the first time since 2010, marking a new chapter in a dormant rivalry.
The Crimson Tide will host Samford at Coleman Coliseum, marking a return to a rivalry that last saw Alabama pull away 79‑60. Coach Lennie Acuff’s Bulldogs enter the season after a 18‑14 finish, while Alabama’s roster prepares for a gauntlet of opponents including Baylor, Gonzaga/Kansas State, Miami and Houston.
Clemson University has added a quartet of experienced transfers who are expected to inject depth, versatility and a competitive edge into the Tigers' basketball lineup for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Clemson announced the arrival of Cole Certa, Dylan Faulkner, Liutauras Lelevicius and David Fuchs, each bringing distinct skills that could reshape the team's dynamics.
Clemson University announced the addition of four graduate transfers — Cole Certa, Dylan Faulkner, Liutauras Lelevicius and David Fuchs — who bring proven scoring, rebounding and shooting credentials
The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.
Purdue’s upcoming non‑conference schedule features six high‑impact matchups against rising mid‑major programs, a move designed to fortify its NCAA tournament prospects.