# 2026-27 college basketball season commencement

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-27-college-basketball-season-commencement
> Updated: 2026-11-01T16:17:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026-27 college basketball season is beginning with several key matchups. Creighton University is scheduled to host Kansas City at the CHI Health Center Omaha, featuring returning scorers Austin Swartz and Jasen Green, along with transfers BJ Davis and Kayden Edwards.

Nebraska is set to host the Le Moyne Dolphins at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Head coach Fred Hoiberg has emphasized execution as the team integrates new players following the departures of Sam Hoiberg, Jamarques Lawrence, and Rienk Mast. The team is also monitoring the health of senior forward Sam Orme.

Additionally, UCF is opening its campaign at home against FGCU. Led by Coach Dawkins, the Knights roster includes 11 newcomers and four returners, such as Dior Johnson.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: College basketball season begins with UCF and Nebraska matchups

The 2026-27 college basketball season kicks off with UCF hosting FGCU and Nebraska facing Le Moyne on November 2.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-basketball-season-begins-with-ucf-and-nebraska-matchups

### 2026-10-29: College basketball seasons begin for Creighton and Nebraska

Creighton and Nebraska men's basketball teams begin their 2026-27 seasons this Monday with home games against Kansas City and Le Moyne, respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-basketball-seasons-begin-for-creighton-and-nebraska

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