College basketball coaches weigh in on expanded regular season schedule

For the 2026-27 season, the NCAA men's Division I regular season will expand to a maximum of 32 games. This marks a shift from the 31-game limit that had been in place for the previous 20 seasons. Programs such as Connecticut, Duke, Arizona, North Carolina, and Florida are among those utilizing the additional game to schedule tougher non-conference opponents. A survey of nearly 100 Division I coaches conducted during the summer shows a divide on the ideal season length. While 47% of respondents favor a 30 to 32-game schedule, 30% expressed support for 33 to 35 games, and 16% suggested 40 or more games. Concerns regarding the impact on student-athlete academic commitments and the existing calendar remain central to the ongoing discussion among coaching staffs.

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