No. 15 Gonzaga will open the 2026-27 men's college basketball season against Purdue in Las Vegas, according to a season preview published Thursday.
The matchup renews a rivalry that last played out on March 29, 2024, when the teams met in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. In that game, Purdue's Zach Edey and Gonzaga's Graham Ike squared off in the post during the first half.
The neutral-site season opener continues a trend of high-profile non-conference games scheduled in major entertainment markets.
