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The Broncos will open the season at home against West Coast Baptist, host Butler and Oakland, travel to neutral‑site contests in South Dakota and Idaho Falls, and finish nonconference play with a series of road and home games against Wichita State, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Utah Valley, New Mexico and Lamar.
Boise State is courting Maryland native Jamaal McKnight Jr., a four-star point guard who will be on campus September 19‑21, while the program looks to replace five departing starters and reshape its roster for the upcoming season.
Season tickets for the 2026‑27 Boise State men’s basketball season are now on sale, offering affordable entry starting at $99 and a premium $299 fan section, while the team prepares for a 16‑game home slate that includes eight Pac‑12 matchups.
Boise State, Drake, North Dakota State and North Texas will compete in the Snake River Collegiate Basketball Invitational from Nov. 27‑29, marking the Broncos’ return to the Mountain America Center after a three‑year run.
Boise State University will host a three‑day basketball showcase in Idaho Falls, featuring Drake, North Dakota State and North Texas, with tickets on sale for fans.
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.
After four seasons at Texas Tech, Pacific and Georgia Tech, guard Lamar Washington signs with Boise State, bringing career averages of 7.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals, highlighted by a standout senior season at Pacific.
After four seasons of behind‑the‑scenes work, Matt Charles steps onto the coaching staff, bringing a proven track record of winning campaigns and defensive rebounding excellence.
Boise State’s basketball program is rolling out a high‑tempo, space‑oriented offense led by associate head coach Will Voigt, who brings two decades of international and G‑League experience. The approach blends aggressive defense with a faster, more fluid attack, targeting players such as Damari Wheeler‑Thomas and Aginaldo Neto, even as guard Ty Rodgers recovers from a knee injury.
Nebraska will host Boise State at the Sanford Pentagon on Nov. 15, with tickets going on sale July 17. The game follows a 28‑7 season for the Cornhuskers and a recent win over Boise State in the College Basketball Crown.
Joe Few, son of longtime Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, is set to begin a graduate‑assistant role on Randy Bennett's Arizona State basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his playing experience and a familiar connection to former teammate Emmanuel Innocenti.
Will Voigt, known for inventing the ‘peel switch’ defensive scheme, announced his move from BYU to Boise State, where he will serve as associate head coach and return to the Pac‑12 Conference.
San Diego State’s entry into the Pac‑12 brings a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces, positioning the Aztecs as a dark‑horse contender for the conference crown and a potential automatic tournament berth.
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.
Gonzaga University officially becomes a Pac‑12 member on July 1, 2026, joining a revitalized league that promises stronger competition and increased revenue for its athletic programs.
Boise State’s men’s basketball team is pivoting to a defense‑first approach in the 2026 season, adding new talent while emphasizing aggressive play to rebound from last year’s defensive shortcomings.
Ty Rodgers, a key defensive transfer for Boise State, underwent successful surgery after a lower‑body injury sustained in a team workout. The setback follows a career punctuated by injuries, and his return timeline is still unknown.
Former Boise State star Max Rice is back with the program as an assistant coach, adding a decorated playing career and international background.
Max Rice, the all‑time leader in games played for Boise State, is set to return as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, bringing his playing experience, international background, and family ties to the program.
Max Rice, a former standout at Bishop Kelly High School and Boise State, joins the Broncos’ coaching roster after a professional season with the East Perth Eagles, where he averaged 11.1 points and 3.3 assists. His hiring follows the departure of Lexus Williams and the retirement of offensive coordinator Tim Duryea.
An analysis of 2026‑27 men's basketball head coach salaries shows the Mountain West and Pac‑12 diverge sharply, with the highest earners surpassing $3 million and the lowest barely crossing $1 million, underscoring financial inequities across the two leagues.
After guiding Valparaiso to its best conference performance in school history, Roger Powell has earned a multi‑year contract extension, underscoring a broader trend of Gonzaga‑trained coaches thriving elsewhere.
After three decades of coaching across the Mountain West, Tim Duryea steps away from the game, leaving behind a legacy of offensive innovation and player development that helped Boise State achieve its most successful stretch in recent memory.
Veteran coach Tim Duryea has announced his retirement after a 35‑year career that spanned multiple programs and culminated with recent success at Boise State.