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The Vols will open with a home matchup against Xavier on Oct. 15, travel to face Duke two days later, and later test themselves against a top‑10 Michigan State team before heading to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. A demanding road trip to Purdue in December caps a non‑conference slate that also includes contests with Florida State, NC State and a host of transfers aimed at reshaping the roster.
The Volunteers will open their preseason with a home game against Xavier on October 15, followed by a contest against Duke on October 20, as they fine‑tune a roster featuring several high‑profile transfers before their regular‑season debut against Wofford on November 3.
Peyton Siva is set to assist Rick Pitino at St. John’s, replacing Greg Youncofski and adding his title‑winning experience to a staff already enriched by national champions.
Peyton Siva is leaving his role at the University of Louisville to become part of Rick Pitino’s coaching staff at St. John’s, stepping into the spot vacated by Greg Youncofski.
Texas Longhorns are poised to make a splash in the upcoming 2026‑27 season, with coach Sean Miller shaping a roster that could crack the top ten.
The university is hiring an assistant coach linked to Rick Pitino, promoting Steve Masiello to dual coaching and general manager duties, and finalizing a roster that includes international veterans and a Baylor transfer.
Donovan Dent, a former UNM basketball player now coaching in Albuquerque, is part of a legal effort to overturn the NCAA's restrictive eligibility rule, a fight that could reshape the landscape for college athletes seeking a fifth season.
A pre‑season showcase scheduled for early October will feature top Buckeye State programs playing under the lights of a tennis center, with proceeds earmarked for mental health initiatives
The Hawkeyes will visit Xavier on November 20, 2026, in a game that revisits a recent victory and introduces new storylines for both programs.
Iowa’s schedule features five high‑major opponents, with a marquee matchup against Alabama in Des Moines, as Coach Ben McCollum looks to blend fan engagement with competitive testing.
Xavier University has announced its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, highlighting early exhibitions, a trip to the Battle 4 Atlantis and a showdown with Cincinnati’s Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout.
The Tar Heels are in Las Vegas to evaluate the nation’s top 2027 prospect, Beckham Black, as multiple powerhouse programs vie for his commitment.
An Ohio court has granted a temporary injunction that allows a group of college basketball athletes to challenge the NCAA’s age‑based eligibility framework, raising the prospect of a broader reshaping of college sports governance.
A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the NCAA’s recent eligibility changes are arbitrary and capricious, allowing 24 basketball players to pursue legal action and extend their collegiate careers.
Mississippi State University’s basketball team will open its season at the historic Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on November 13, facing Xavier before heading to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
The Badgers have secured commitments from four‑star forward Babou Ann and 7‑foot‑1 center Jake Thelen, while the Gophers eye Texas small forward Isaiah Santos amid new eligibility rules.
Xavier University’s men’s basketball program is preparing for a dramatic financial shift as the upcoming 2026‑27 season approaches, with a budget that has more than tripled and key player negotiations underway.
Coach Richard Pitino revealed a $14 million budget for the upcoming season, highlighting the program’s tripling of NIL spending and the highest-paid transfer.
Xavier University announces its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting a home opener against Mount St. Mary's and a series of high‑profile games across the country.
A look at the ten programs most likely to capture their inaugural 2027 national championship, shaped by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.
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.
Donovan Dent, the 2024‑25 Mountain West Player of the Year, announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing a desire to give back to the youth and start training.
Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.
Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.