KENT, Ohio – The 2026-27 season is almost here, and Kent State basketball is inviting Golden Flashes fans to be there for the start of it. The Flashes Tip-Off event takes place Tuesday, October 20, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center), with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for Fan Fest. Admission and parking are free.