Men's college basketball programs are finalizing preseason preparations this week through exhibition games and rankings announcements ahead of the 2026-27 season. Alabama finished its preseason schedule undefeated at 3-0 after defeating Auburn 87-85 at Legacy Arena. On Friday, No. 19 Texas Tech will face No. 23 Kentucky at Rupp Arena for a competitive exhibition test. The University of Michigan, currently 2-0 under head coach Mike Boy, concludes its exhibition schedule on Sunday, October 25, against No. 10 Houston at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Meanwhile, the Miami Hurricanes enter the upcoming season ranked No. 14 in the AP Top 25. Head coach Jai Lucas is preparing the team to build on last year's 26-9 record, supported by a roster bolstered by significant transfers. Synthesized from 401 manifests produced by 89 sources across the 100 monitored men's college basketball program streams in the last 7 days, including official athletics news, schedule results, program updates.
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Women's Volleyball Falls at No. 1 Nebraska, 3-0
UCLA women's volleyball fell to No. 1 Nebraska in a three-set Big Ten match on Thursday night. The Bruins struggled to find an offensive rhythm, finishing with a .036 hitting percentage compared to Nebraska's .380. UCLA will conclude its two-match road trip against Iowa on Saturday.
No. 14 Miami Ready to Build on Last Season's Success
Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 14 in the AP Top 25, aiming to sustain the momentum from a 26-9 record last year. Head coach Jai Lucas, who led the team to a record-tying 19-win improvement in his first season, is focusing on maintaining high standards as the program faces in
U-M to Face No. 10 Houston in Exhibition Finale in Grand Rapids
The University of Michigan men's basketball team will conclude its three-game exhibition schedule on Sunday, October 25, facing No. 10 Houston at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. The neutral-site game, known as The Battleground 2k26, includes a charitable component supporting local children. Michigan enters the matchup
No. 19 Tech, No. 23 Kentucky set for Friday night exhibition
No. 19 Texas Tech faces No. 23 Kentucky in a preseason exhibition game at Rupp Arena this Friday. The matchup serves as a competitive test for both programs ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Texas Tech enters the game with a roster featuring five returners and nine newcomers, including several high-scoring transfers
Men's Basketball Secures Classic Rivalry Victory, Defeats Auburn, 87-85
Alabama's men's basketball team secured an 87-85 victory over Auburn in an inaugural preseason rivalry matchup at Legacy Arena. The Crimson Tide finished their preseason schedule undefeated at 3-0. Held Coach Nate Oats highlighted the team's intensity while noting significant areas for improvement, particularly in rebo