Big Ten Unveils 2025-26 Basketball Schedule Framework

The Big Ten Conference has released its 2025-26 men's basketball schedule framework, with each of the 18 teams playing 20 league games—three teams twice and the rest once. Notable rivalries, including Michigan-Michigan State and Purdue-Indiana, will remain protected annual home-and-home series. Nebraska has strengthened its roster with key transfers Will Cooper and Kendall Blue as coach Fred Hoiberg continues to fill remaining gaps. Michigan State, the defending Big Ten regular-season champion, is facing a major roster overhaul but aims to defend its title, while Illinois is projected as a top-four contender. The season marks the second year for new members Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA, expanding the conference's coast-to-coast reach. Details on game dates and TV broadcasts will be announced later.