Multiple NCAA Teams Announce 2025-26 Nonconference Basketball Schedules

Several college basketball programs have announced their nonconference schedules for the 2025-26 season, highlighting a mix of regional rivalries, tournaments, and marquee matchups. Kansas women's basketball will feature a return of the Border Showdown and face local NAIA opponent Haskell Indian Nations University, alongside power-conference teams Minnesota and Northwestern. Wisconsin men's basketball will host a neutral-site game against Villanova in Milwaukee, marking Villanova coach Kevin Willard's first season and renewing a rivalry dating back to a 2017 NCAA Tournament upset. San Diego State's men will compete in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, facing Michigan and Oregon in pool play, while Oregon State will host eight of its 13 nonconference games, including a notable late November matchup against Oregon. LSU women's basketball will participate in the 2025 Paradise Jam Tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with potential matchups against Marist, Miami of Ohio, or Washington State depending on results. These schedules reflect efforts to balance competitive preparation with fan engagement across various venues and tournaments.