College Basketball Scheduling Updates for the 2026-2027 Season

2026-2027 賽季大學籃球賽程更新

Jun 17, 2026, 17:44
USSports

Introduction

Several college basketball programs have announced or suggested non-conference games for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.

數個大學籃球項目已公布或建議即將到來的 2026-2027 學年非聯賽賽事。

Main Body

The University of Wisconsin has reached a verbal agreement to play an exhibition game against UW-Green Bay on October 15 at the Resch Center. Although the university has not officially confirmed the event because there is no signed contract, Doug Gottlieb, the head coach of the Phoenix, emphasized that the verbal commitment is valid. This game would be the first time the Badgers have played in Green Bay since 2013. Furthermore, the university is trying to increase its visibility in northeastern Wisconsin; for example, they have a football game against Notre Dame on September 6 and a previous volleyball game on April 18. Other confirmed games for Wisconsin include a match against Marquette on December 5 and a game against Auburn in Nashville on December 19. They are also expected to travel for a series against Villanova in Philadelphia and participate in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship in the Bahamas.

威斯康星大學已達成口頭協議，將於 10 月 15 日在 Resch Center 與 UW-Green Bay 進行一場表演賽。儘管該大學因尚未簽署合約而未正式確認此活動，但 Phoenix 的總教練 Doug Gottlieb 強調口頭承諾是有效的。這場比賽將是 Badgers 自 2013 年以來首次在 Green Bay 參賽。此外，該大學正試圖提高其在威斯康星東北部的知名度；例如，他們將於 9 月 6 日與聖母大學進行一場美式足球賽，以及在 4 月 18 日進行過一場排球賽。威斯康星大學其他已確認的賽事包括 12 月 5 日對陣馬基特大學，以及 12 月 19 日在納什維爾對陣奧本大學。他們預計還將前往費城與 Villanova 進行系列賽，並參加在巴哈馬舉行的 Baha Mar 籃球錦標賽。

Meanwhile, the University of Iowa has officially scheduled a non-conference game against the University of South Dakota on December 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The South Dakota team, led by coach Eric Peterson, finished their previous season with a 16-16 record. However, the South Dakota squad has become weaker because three main scorers—Isaac Bruns, Jordan Crawford, and Uzziah Buntyn—left through the transfer portal. On the other hand, the fact that Cameron Fens stayed provides a good comparison for Iowa's transfer center, Andrew McKeever. This scheduling decision comes after Iowa recently reached the Elite Eight, a success the program had not achieved in nearly forty years.

與此同時，愛荷華大學已正式將 12 月 29 日在 Carver-Hawkeye Arena 與南達科他大學的非聯賽賽事列入日程。南達科他隊在總教練 Eric Peterson 的率領下，上賽季以 16 勝 16 負的成績結束。然而，由於三名主力得分手——Isaac Bruns、Jordan Crawford 和 Uzziah Buntyn 透過轉會門戶離開，南達科他隊的實力有所下降。另一方面，Cameron Fens 留隊的事實，為愛荷華大學的轉會中鋒 Andrew McKeever 提供了良好的對照。此次賽程決定是在愛荷華大學近期闖入八強之後做出的，而這是該項目近四十年來未曾達到的成就。

Conclusion

The current situation shows that teams are finalizing their non-conference schedules and using exhibition games to improve their connection with local fans.

目前的情況顯示，各球隊正逐步敲定其非聯賽賽程，並利用表演賽來強化與當地球迷的聯繫。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Connecting' Secret: Moving from Basic to Fluent

An A2 student usually writes like this: "The team is weak. Three players left. They have a game." It sounds like a robot. To hit B2, you need to stop using short, choppy sentences and start using Logical Connectors to show the relationship between ideas.

🔗 The 'Contrast' Power-Up

In the text, we see a shift from a positive to a negative situation. Look at how the author handles the South Dakota team:

*"...finished their previous season with a 16-16 record. However, the South Dakota squad has become weaker..."

The B2 Move: Stop using "But" at the start of every sentence. Use However or On the other hand to create a sophisticated bridge between two opposing facts.

  • A2: The game is in Green Bay, but there is no contract.
  • B2: The game is scheduled for Green Bay; however, the university has not officially confirmed the event due to the lack of a contract.

📈 The 'Addition' Layer

B2 speakers don't just list things; they build an argument. Notice this phrase:

*"Furthermore, the university is trying to increase its visibility..."

The B2 Move: Instead of saying "And" or "Also," use Furthermore or Moreover when you are adding a second, more important piece of evidence to your point. It tells the listener: "I'm not just adding information; I'm strengthening my case."

💡 Pro-Tip: The 'Cause & Effect' Logic

Look at how the text explains the team's weakness:

*"...has become weaker because three main scorers... left through the transfer portal."

To move toward B2, try replacing "because" with due to followed by a noun phrase:

  • "The team became weaker due to the departure of three main scorers."

Quick Summary for your Growth:

  • ❌ But →\rightarrow ✅ However (Contrast)
  • ❌ And/Also →\rightarrow ✅ Furthermore (Addition)
  • ❌ Because →\rightarrow ✅ Due to (Reasoning)

Vocabulary Learning

verbal agreement (n.)
An agreement made by speaking rather than by writing a formal contract.
Example:The two companies reached a verbal agreement to merge before the lawyers drafted the official documents.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized that the final project would account for 40% of the total grade.
commitment (n.)
A promise or firm decision to do something.
Example:Signing the contract was a serious commitment that required him to stay with the team for three years.
visibility (n.)
The degree to which a person or organization is known or noticed by the public.
Example:The brand's visibility increased significantly after they sponsored the Olympic Games.
participate (v.)
To take part in an action or event.
Example:Students from all over the country were invited to participate in the science fair.
finalizing (v.)
Completing the last parts of a plan, agreement, or process to make it official.
Example:The manager is currently finalizing the budget for the next fiscal year.
Practice B2 words in a crossword→