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Field of 68 opening day basketball marathon features 16 mid-majors
The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27
We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.
Rashon Burno will not return as Northern Illinois coach
Rashon Burno will not return as coach at Northern Illinois next season after five seasons in charge of the Huskies, the school announced, and the former DePaul guard said in a statement that "I have decided to step away to explore other opportunities."
Northern Illinois has fired coach Rashon Burno after five seasons, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello. The Huskies went just 6-30 in league play over the last two seasons.
Hardman scores 20 as Akron routs Northern Illinois 94-55 in MAC regular-season finale
— Bowen Hardman's 20 points helped Akron defeat Northern Illinois 94-55 on Friday night in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finale to up the Zips' winning streak to seven.
The 2026 men's college basketball coaching carousel guide
The schools (Oklahoma? Syracuse?), names (Will Wade? Porter Moser? Josh Schertz?) and buzz we're tracking.
Wilson's 17 help Toledo defeat Northern Illinois 79-69
— Sonny Wilson scored 17 points as Toledo beat Northern Illinois 79-69 on Tuesday night.
Horizon Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 80.5 | - | 12 | 23 |
| Robert Morris | 77.4 | - | 11 | 22 |
| Green Bay | 74.8 | 4 | 15 | 18 |
| Detroit Mercy | 77.2 | 4.5 | 15 | 17 |
| Oakland | 82.6 | 5.5 | 16 | 16 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 78.1 | 4.5 | 15 | 17 |
| Northern Kentucky | 83.1 | 2.5 | 14 | 20 |
| Youngstown State | 78.0 | 6.5 | 17 | 15 |
| Milwaukee | 76.3 | 9.5 | 20 | 12 |
| Cleveland State | 79.8 | 11 | 22 | 11 |
| IU Indianapolis | 83.5 | 14.5 | 25 | 7 |