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US collegiate basketball media and broadcast updates

Overview

Various collegiate athletic conferences have released details regarding their upcoming 2026-27 men’s basketball seasons.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) scheduled a virtual media day for October 14, featuring pre-recorded interviews with coaches from participating institutions. These interviews are set to be released via the Urban Edge Network (UEN) and covered by the NAIA Hoops Report team.

Separately, the Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its national television broadcast schedule. The package includes coverage on ESPN2, ESPNU, and CBS Sports Network, with the conference tournament championship game scheduled for March 13. All 12 MAC institutions will also participate in a content production program with ESPN, ensuring a minimum of 35 athletic events per school are available on ESPN+.

Entities

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference · ESPN · Casey Alexander · NAIA Hoops Report · Kansas State University

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Mid-American Conference announces 2026-27 basketball TV schedule

    The Mid-American Conference announced its 2026-27 men's basketball broadcast schedule, featuring national games on ESPN platforms and CBS Sports Network.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    KCAC announces virtual media day for 2026-27 men's basketball

    The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will host a virtual media day for its 2026-27 men's basketball season on October 14, featuring coach interviews via the Urban Edge Network.

Sources

bgfalconmedia.com · globalnewsonline.info · gozips.com · kstatesports.com · ohiobobcats.com · ottawabraves.com