Michigan Basketball Hosts Cincinnati, St. John's in Nationally Anticipated Preseason

The Ohio State men's basketball team will hold an open practice on Saturday at the Schottenstein Center, providing fans an early look at the squad before their season starts Nov. 3 against IU Indy. Meanwhile, Michigan's men's basketball team has finalized its 2025-26 preseason schedule, opening with an exhibition game against Cincinnati on Oct. 17 at Crisler Center, followed by a second exhibition against St. John's at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 25. These exhibitions give fans an early glimpse of Michigan’s retooled roster featuring top transfers and a five-star freshman, ahead of a challenging season that includes a tough 20-game Big Ten schedule and multiple high-profile non-conference matchups. Michigan holds a 3-1 historical advantage over Cincinnati, with their last meeting in the 1992 Final Four. Both Michigan exhibition games will have broadcast details announced later, with Cincinnati’s game streaming on BTN+. The Wolverines will officially open their regular season at home against Oakland on Nov. 3, while Ohio State will scrimmage Ohio before their season opener.