# NCAA college basketball season developments > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ncaa-college-basketball-season-developments > Updated: 2026-11-05T11:00:05.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The 2026/27 NCAA college basketball season is marked by significant coaching and roster changes. Defending champion Michigan enters the season under new head coach Mike Boynton Jr., following the departure of Dusty May to Dallas. Despite this change, the Wolverines retain key players such as Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney. North Carolina has appointed former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone to lead its program, while Florida enters as a preseason favorite under coach Todd Golden, bolstered by wing Thomas Haugh remaining with the Gators. The upcoming March Madness tournament will feature an expanded field of 76 qualifying teams, consisting of 32 automatic conference champions and additional at-large bids. UConn, the previous season's runner-up, remains a strong contender with the return of guard Braylon Mullins. In men’s basketball, Michigan State has secured its second consecutive victory, most recently defeating Toledo 91-61. Freshman Jasiah Jervis led the Spartans with 16 points, while Jeremy Fears Jr. and Jordan Scott also provided significant contributions. The Spartans move to a 2-0 record and are scheduled to face No. 2 Duke in Chicago. In women’s basketball, the Michigan Wolverines face the season opener against No. 2 Connecticut, navigating the indefinite absence of guard Mila Holloway. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-05: Michigan State men's basketball defeats Toledo 91-61 No. 6 Michigan State defeated Toledo 91-61, led by Jasiah Jervis's 16 points, to improve to 2-0 on the season. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-basketball-previews-michigan-and-michigan-state-prepare-for-upcoming-matchups ### 2026-11-04: NCAA College Basketball 2026/27 season preview and matchup details The 2026/27 NCAA basketball season features an expanded 76-team March Madness tournament and major coaching shifts, including Mike Boynton Jr. taking over at defending champion Michigan. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ncaa-college-basketball-202627-season-preview-and-matchup-details --- Cite as: NCAA college basketball season developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ncaa-college-basketball-season-developments