Washington men's basketball announces non-conference schedule
The Washington Huskies men's basketball team announced two exhibition games and eleven non-conference matchups on Tuesday.
The Washington Huskies have unveiled their non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Apple Cup, an unofficial season opener against Washington State, is set for October 25 at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies will then face Boise State on October 17 before their regular season opener against Colgate in Seattle on November 2.
Following that, they will host Mississippi Valley State on November 9. The Huskies' first road trip begins on November 14 with a game against Utah, followed by a visit to Utah Tech on November 19. The Huskies will close out their first three non-conference contests with a game against BYU in Maui on November 23, two more games in Seattle on November 24 and 25, and a showdown with Norfolk State on November 29.
The season concludes with a matchup against Cornell on December 28. Notable high-major opponents include Utah, BYU, and Baylor. The Huskies, who have a new roster with six returning players, five transfers, three international players, and a high school recruit, are aiming to secure an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since 2019.
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