SEC Announces 2025-26 Men's Basketball Matchups

The SEC has announced its men's basketball conference opponents for the 2025-26 season, highlighting significant changes for several programs including Texas A&M, which is led by new head coach Bucky McMillan and features a revamped roster. Alabama, coming off a Final Four appearance under Nate Oats, will face challenging opponents both at home and on the road. Vanderbilt and Mississippi State seek to build on successful prior seasons, with Vanderbilt blending returning talent and new transfers, and Mississippi State maintaining rivalries through home-and-home series. Oklahoma and Texas, newly added to the SEC, continue familiar matchups while Oklahoma retools its roster via the transfer portal. The conference season is set to begin on January 3, 2026, with specific game dates and times to be announced. The announcement reflects a period of transition for several SEC men's basketball programs.