The Patriot League has teamed with The Field of 68 to livestream its men's and women's basketball Media Day on Oct. 5, with the men's session airing 9:00–11:35 a.m. and the women's 12:10–2:40 p.m. National college basketball writers Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster will host the men's coverage while Talia Goodman and Paige Messier lead the women's, and the event will feature interviews with Commissioner Jennifer Heppel, Army West Point legend Kelsey Minato, and all 10 head coaches from each league. The partnership provides expanded digital exposure ahead of the 2026-27 season, whose games will be available on ESPN+ and select broadcasts on CBS Sports Network.
Men's Basketball 9/23/2026 11:01:00 AM Patriot League Partners with The Field of 68 for Basketball Media Day Men's Basketball 9/23/2026 11:01:00 AM Patriot League Partners with The Field of 68 for Basketball Media Day Story Links Patriot League Announcement BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Patriot League has partnered with The Field of 68 for the first time to stream its men's and women's basketball Media Day on Monday, Oct. 5. The Patriot League Men's and Women's Basketball Media Day will be available on The Field of 68's YouTube page or by following @TheFieldOf68 on X. The men's media day will stream live from 9 a.m. until 11:35 a.m., while the women's media day will follow from 12:10 p.m. until 2:40 p.m. Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel and Army West Point legend Kelsey Minato will also be interviewed during the event. The Patriot League men's basketball media day will be hosted by Jeff Goodman and Rob Dauster, the veteran national college basketball writers and founders of The Field of 68. The duo will preview the 2026-27 Patriot League men's basketball season and speak with all 10 men's basketball head coaches. The Patriot League's women's basketball media day begins at 12:10 p.m. Talia Goodman, who covers women's basketball for On3 and Rivals, and Paige Messier, the Patriot League's multimedia journalist, will drive the women's media day coverage. Goodman and Messier will interview the League's 10 head coaches and preview the upcoming season. The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off on Monday, Nov. 2, with all Patriot League men's and women's basketball home games available on ESPN+, with select games televised on CBS Sports Network. The Patriot League season begins with a full slate of men's and women's games on Wednesday, Dec. 30, with the women's regular season concluding on Friday, Feb. 26, and the men's regular season ending on Saturday, Feb. 27. 2026-27 Patriot League Women's Basketball Championship The 2026-27 Patriot League Women's Basketball Championship opens with first round action on Monday, March 1, with games hosted by the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds. The top four seeds will host the quarterfinal round on March 3, with the highest-remaining seeds hosting the semifinals. The 2026-27 Patriot League Women's Basketball Championship Game will be hosted by the highest-remaining seed on Tuesday, March 9. 2026-27 Patriot League Men's Basketball Championship The 2026-27 Patriot League Men's Basketball Championship begins with the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds hosting the first round on Tuesday, March 2. The quarterfinal round is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, with the top four seeds to host. The highest-remaining seeds will host the two semifinal-round games on Sunday, March 7, and the 2026-27 Patriot League Men's Basketball Championship Game on Wednesday, March 10. About the Patriot League The Patriot League is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League's athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes who are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education. Print Friendly Version Related Story Content Sponsors Story Links Patriot League Announcement Related Stories 09.21.26 Single-Game Tickets Now Available for Navy Basketball Season 09.01.26 Meet the 2026-27 Navy Men's Basketball Team 08.03.26 Navy Basketball Season Tickets Now On Sale 07.17.26 Scott Wagers Promoted to Associate Head Coach for Navy Men’s Basketball 07.15.26 NABC Recognizes Four Mids with Honors Court Designation Additional Sponsors Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video
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Patriot League: The Patriot League is a collegiate athletic conference that partnered with The Field of 68 to stream its men's and women's basketball Media Day and governs the 2026-27 Patriot League men's and women's basketball seasons and championships.
The Field of 68: The Field of 68 is a national college basketball media brand and content platform that streamed the Patriot League men's and women's basketball Media Day on its YouTube page and X account.
YouTube: YouTube is a global video-streaming platform where The Field of 68 hosted the live stream of the Patriot League men's and women's basketball Media Day.
ESPN+: ESPN+ is a subscription streaming service that will carry all Patriot League men's and women's basketball home games during the 2026-27 season.
CBS Sports Network: CBS Sports Network is a cable sports television network that will televise select Patriot League men's and women's basketball games during the 2026-27 season.
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