Candid Coaches: How many games should there be in college basketball's regular season?

Posted Sep 7, 2026
This season will see an increase to a maximum of 32 games. The increase to 32 has opened a window for some teams to up their ambitions prior to league play. Among the throng of teams taking advantage of this extra regular season game by scheduling up and adding another notable matchup on the non-con slate: UConn, Duke, Arizona, UNC and Florida. (CBS Sports)

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