Men’s college basketball features Division I programs competing each season toward conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament. In the offseason, this page tracks key updates and early season context, including returning matchups and the latest schedule information as it becomes available.
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Missouri at Notre Dame
NCAAMThe Fighting Irish host the Tigers in this SEC/ACC Challenge outing. Notre Dame is 5-3 after going 1-2 at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Missouri is 8-0 for the second time in four seasons. Markus Burton (ND) averages 20.1 points per game.
Louisville at Arkansas
NCAAMThe No. 6 Cardinals play the No. 25 Razorbacks in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Louisville is 7-0 for the first time since 2021 after beating NJIT by 57. Arkansas is 2-0 all-time at the Challenge. Hogs freshman Meleek Thomas averages 17.6 points per game.
Miami at Virginia Tech
NCAAMNo. 15 Virginia Tech ends its regular-season slate by facing Miami. The Hurricanes aim to avenge a 12-point home loss to the Hokies on Jan. 30, the largest ever for Miami in this matchup. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (VT) scored 25 points in that win.
Arkansas vs Texas Tech
NCAAMTop-20 teams tangle in Texas as the No. 16 Red Raiders (7-2) face the No. 17 Razorbacks (7-2). This is a rematch of a Sweet 16 match from the 2025 NCAA Tournament, when 3-seed Texas Tech outlasted 10-seed Arkansas 85-83 in overtime to advance.
Vanderbilt vs Arkansas
NCAAMThe Vanderbilt Commodores and the Arkansas Razorbacks go head-to-head in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament Championship final. Darius Acuff Jr. leads Arkansas with 22.7 PPG and 6.4 APG, while Tyler Tanner leads Vanderbilt with 19.2 PPG and 5.2 APG.
Kentucky at Auburn
NCAAMThe Kentucky Wildcats travel to the Plains to take on the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena. Both teams battle to improve their conference standings. The Tigers' Keyshawn Hall leads the team with nearly 21 PPG, and Keshawn Murphy leads in rebounds.
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North Carolina at Miami
NCAAMThe No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels face the Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables. Both teams go head-to-head fighting for a better position in the ACC. Malik Reneau leads the Hurricanes as they play against Caleb Wilson and the visiting Tar Heels.
Duke at North Carolina
NCAAMNo. 4 Duke (21-1) visits No. 14 North Carolina (18-4) in the Tobacco Road rivalry. UNC beat Syracuse 87-77 and Duke beat Boston College 67-49. The Blue Devils rely on freshman Cameron Boozer, who leads the nation with 23.5 points per game.
North Carolina at NC State
NCAAMNC State hosts the No.11 North Carolina in a clash featuring two of the ACC's top scoring units. With the postseason looming, the Tar Heels (20-5) aim for a marquee road win, while the Wolfpack (18-8) seek to continue their league standings.
Clemson at Alabama
NCAAMThe No. 12 Crimson Tide (5-2) host the Tigers (7-1) for an SEC/ACC Challenge affair. Alabama totaled 220 points in winning its last two games, in the Players Era Festival. The Tide won the last meeting, 89-82 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.
Arkansas at Alabama
NCAAMThe No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks travel to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in a marquee SEC clash. Alabama's sophomore sensation Labaron Philon Jr. and Arkansas's Darius Acuff Jr. are both among the league's top scorers.