Idaho’s basketball season kicks off with championship ambitions as they aim to defend their Big Sky title in a newly expanded 11-team league. With every team playing 20 grueling conference games — including key rematches against Montana and the high-stakes “Battle for King Spud” against Idaho State — the Vandals face a marathon schedule that tests endurance. Their toughest stretch begins Dec. 31 at home against Utah Tech, leading up to the Big Sky Tournament in Boise from March 5-10. Non-conference foes are still TBD, but fans can mark their calendars: the road to another crown starts Dec. 3.

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The Vandals are hitting the airwaves with a major new radio partnership starting in 2026, bringing all football and basketball games live to News Radio KNBW — 107.1 FM and 1230 AM — while also launching weekly coach shows filmed at Forty Two Bar Kitchen in Moscow. Dennis Patchin, the legendary “Voice of the Vandals,” returns for play-by-play duties alongside Trent Cowan as color commentator, and will host the new coach shows featuring head coaches, players, and staff across all sports. This move expands Vandal reach into Spokane and Coeur d’Alene — key markets with strong alumni ties — and marks a big step for the program’s regional presence. The 2026 season kicks off August 28 against Cal Poly, and fans can tune in for the full Vandal experience.

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