Texas State men's basketball prepared as it faces all-time difficult season in Pac-12
Texas State men's basketball's 2026-27 schedule looks to be the toughest in program history, as the Pac-12 is full of NCAA tournament regulars.
It is no exaggeration to declare that the upcoming Texas State men's basketball season is the most challenging in its history. This intensified challenge stems from the Bobcats' transition from a former Division II team to the Pac-12 conference. KenPom, a statistical analysis service, ranks four Pac-12 teams within the top-75 for the upcoming season, with seven others nestled within the top 100.
The highest-rated Sun Belt team, James Madison, remains ranked 151st. Historically, the Pac-12 has been regarded as the premier mid-major conference, but the Sun Belt has not produced multiple NCAA Tournament participants in over a decade. Head coach Terrence Johnson acknowledges the daunting task ahead during media day, viewing it as a necessary test to spur growth.
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