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UCLA's 2025-26 Basketball Schedule: Key Matchups Revealed

8/26/2025

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Summary

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UCLA's men's basketball team will play 11 non-conference games in the 2025-26 season, starting with Eastern Washington on Nov. 3.
The Bruins will conclude their non-conference schedule against Gonzaga in Seattle on Dec. 13.
UNLV's athletic director, Erick Harper, will remain in the Mountain West Conference amid realignment discussions.
The University of Louisville's non-conference schedule includes five 2025 NCAA Tournament teams, featuring a game against Kentucky on Nov. 11.
UCLA's Big Ten schedule will consist of 20 games, with home and road matchups announced.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established a formal tournament structure in 1973, which greatly enhanced college basketball's popularity. Under coach John Wooden, the UCLA Bruins won 11 championships, setting a standard that influenced teams like Louisville and Gonzaga. Ongoing realignment discussions, including UNLV's role in the Mountain West Conference, highlight the sport's evolving competitive landscape and the significance of scheduling in preserving rivalries.

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Story summary

UCLA's men's basketball team will play 11 non-conference games in the 2025-26 season, starting with Eastern Washington on Nov. 3.
The Bruins will conclude their non-conference schedule against Gonzaga in Seattle on Dec. 13.
UNLV's athletic director, Erick Harper, will remain in the Mountain West Conference amid realignment discussions.
The University of Louisville's non-conference schedule includes five 2025 NCAA Tournament teams, featuring a game against Kentucky on Nov. 11.
UCLA's Big Ten schedule will consist of 20 games, with home and road matchups announced.

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