# College basketball season preparations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/college-basketball-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-11-01T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various collegiate men’s basketball programs are preparing for the 2026-27 season. 

At Penn State, head coach Mike Rhoades is focusing on roster toughness and offensive efficiency following a 12-20 record. The program is currently managing player eligibility issues, specifically regarding Croatian forward Roko Prkačin, whose status remains under NCAA review. 

Similarly, the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball team is preparing for its season opener, facing questions regarding roster composition and performance expectations.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Pitt men’s basketball prepares for 2026-27 season opener

Pitt men’s basketball prepares to open the 2026-27 season this Monday night.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pitt-mens-basketball-prepares-for-2026-27-season-opener

### 2026-10-28: Penn State men’s basketball prepares for 2026-27 season

Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades discusses roster toughness, offensive improvements, and the pending NCAA eligibility decision for forward Roko Prkačin ahead of the 2026-27 season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/penn-state-mens-basketball-prepares-for-2026-27-season

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Cite as: College basketball season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/college-basketball-season-preparations