Bradley Braves basketball: What to know about the 2026 Red-White Showcase

Bradley University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will join forces for the annual Red-White Showcase on the Hilltop this October. The event opens at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Renaissance Coliseum, with free admission. Fans will get their first look at the rebuilt men’s roster led by head coach Brian Wardle, and the women’s team under new head coach Chaia Meier. The schedule begins with fan entry and ticket/Braves Club pickups, followed by women’s introductions and warmups at 12:45 p.m., the women’s showcase start at 1:00 p.m., and the men’s introductions and layups at 1:30 p.m., with the men’s showcase beginning at 1:45 p.m.