
Wichita State to Open 2026‑27 Season Against Kentucky at Rupp Arena
The Shockers will meet the Wildcats in Lexington for the first regular‑season meeting between the programs, a rematch of a celebrated 2014 NCAA tournament clash.
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The Shockers will meet the Wildcats in Lexington for the first regular‑season meeting between the programs, a rematch of a celebrated 2014 NCAA tournament clash.
Wichita State University is set to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena in the 2026‑27 season, marking the first regular‑season meeting between the programs and offering the Shockers a chance at a Quad 1 win.

The Cavaliers will test their mettle against a top‑15 Arkansas squad in the nation’s capital, a game that underscores both programs’ ambitions as they gear up for conference play.

Arkansas will open its season against Virginia in Washington D.C., reviving a rivalry that dates back to 1998, while a freshman‑laden roster prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate.

The Wildcats will open the season at home against Binghamton, Stony Brook and Boston University before testing themselves against DePaul, BYU and Oklahoma State, while a potential neutral‑site showdown with Arizona State looms at the United Center.
A look at the upcoming December 21 showdown, the teams' recent histories, and the broadcast details that bring a fresh storyline to college basketball.

The Cowboys will play just one true road game in their non‑conference slate, a November 12 matchup at Texas A&M, while the rest of the schedule features neutral‑site pods, home openers and a preview of the upcoming Big 12 season.

The upcoming non‑conference schedule for Oklahoma State reveals just one away game against Texas A&M, while the rest of the lineup includes home contests, neutral‑site battles and a Charleston Classic appearance.

Maryland’s schedule blends new home matchups, historic rivalries and a neutral‑site test, all framed by Coach Buzz Williams’ push for early season momentum.

Auburn's men's basketball program is preparing for its second season under Steven Pearl, featuring a 14‑game non‑conference schedule that includes a marquee game against Arizona and a strategic focus on strength of schedule, conference readiness and NIL development.

Alabama adds Samford to its 2026‑27 nonconference schedule and outlines a lineup that includes games in Miami, Las Vegas, Birmingham and South Florida, while maintaining a strong historical edge over Samford.

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.
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.

The University of Wisconsin announced a non‑conference game against Colorado State for the 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule, set for Dec. 30 at the Kohl Center. The Rams, coming off a 21‑13 record and an NIT appearance, will try to build on an eight‑game winning streak that saved their season.

Syracuse University will host Lafayette on November 21, 2026, as part of a non‑conference schedule that also features games against Indiana, Oklahoma and Providence, while the coaching staff under Gerry McNamara eyes additional matchups with Colgate and Cornell.

Syracuse has confirmed a November 21, 2026 matchup against Lafayette at the JMA Wireless Dome, a game that marks the 10th meeting of a series in which the Orange hold a 9‑0 record.
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.

Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

The University of Wisconsin Badgers will meet the UW‑Green Bay Phoenix in an exhibition game on October 15, 2026, a matchup that builds on a long‑standing series advantage for Wisconsin.

The Gophers will face SMU in a neutral‑site game on Dec. 12, 2026, as part of a strategic nonconference schedule designed to boost their NCAA résumé.

The University of Minnesota announced a neutral‑site game against SMU on December 12 in Frisco, Texas, completing a two‑game series that underscores a strategic shift in the Gophers' nonconference planning.

Wisconsin will host Denver on Monday, November 2, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the Badgers begin their campaign on a Monday. Denver finished last season with a 15‑17 record and fell early to No. 2 Arizona.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison men’s basketball team will begin its 2026‑27 campaign on November 2 against Denver, marking the fourth straight Monday start. Analyst Rocco Miller confirmed the matchup, while Tim Bergstraser will set the tipoff time.

Ohio State will open its season against BYU on Nov. 2, then travel to face Vanderbilt in Columbus on Nov. 24, kicking off a two‑year home‑and‑home series that pits a rebuilding Buckeye squad against a Commodores team that reached the NCAA Tournament last year.