The University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team will begin its season against Hampton on Monday. While details on how to view the matchup are limited, this contest marks the start of an anticipated campaign for UVA fans.

Illinois basketball tips off its season on a night brimming with college hoops excitement. Local TV listings promise plenty of action for sports fans, featuring everything from basketball to baseball across multiple channels.

Purdue is celebrating a new era at the top of men’s college basketball with its first-ever No. 1 ranking in the preseason AP poll. The Boilermakers earned a majority of first-place votes to begin the 2025-26 season in historic fashion.