2016-17 Non-Conference Schedule

[MU/Panther]

Of course it goes without saying the players would never get a break until mid-Jan. Didn't understand the dates you meant by winter break because the dates didn't add up.

[IrwinFletcher]

Per Andy Katz and ESPN, Marquette/Michigan is the first round match up most commonly discussed for 2K Classic.

[MU/Panther]

Some potential scheduling for early-season tournaments: Coaches have confirmed the Hall of Fame matchups Nov. 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun: Duke-Penn State, Cincinnati-URI; CBE Nov. 21-22 in Kansas City with Kansas-UAB, GW-Georgia; The Legends Classic isn't official yet but at least one coach expects it to be Notre Dame-Colorado, Texas-Northwestern Nov. 21-22 in Brooklyn; The 2K Classic in NYC hasn't been announced yet either but the matchups being discussed most were Marquette-Michigan, SMU-Pitt for the Nov. 17-18 games at MSG; The Men Who Speak Up Main Event in Las Vegas Nov. 21-23 has found its fourth team as Saint Louis coach Travis Ford confirmed the Billikens replaced Minnesota to join BYU, Alabama and Valparaiso. The matchups aren't available yet. And Maui Invitational organizer Dave Odom said the Maui bracket will be announced on July 19.

[IrwinFletcher]

Interesting.

On MU Athletics page for the team schedule, it now lists Howard as the opponent on 11/14.

So, we start with Vandy, Howard, Michigan, SMU/Pitt. Very tough early schedule for a team that has many new parts. Will certainly test Wojo and his staff to get this team on the same page.

[TheSultan]

With Vandy having a new coach, I think that is a game where we actually have an advantage. I have to admit that I think the games in NY are going to be a problem though. That is a very tough slate of opponents.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

Tough start, but I think we have a decent shot to start 3-1. I like our odds against a Vandy team with a new coach and without Baldwin and Jones. And while Howard will have a real shot to win the MEAC, that should be a win. While I think Michigan is a very, very tough game, if we lose there's a good chance we get a SMU team that lost a lot from last year. I think we either beat Michigan and lose to Pitt or lose to Michigan and beat SMU. I have a real hard time seeing past Pitt winning out there. They will be very good.

[Nukem2]

Tough start, but I think we have a decent shot to start 3-1. I like our odds against a Vandy team with a new coach and without Baldwin and Jones. And while Howard will have a real shot to win the MEAC, that should be a win. While I think Michigan is a very, very tough game, if we lose there's a good chance we get a SMU team that lost a lot from last year. I think we either beat Michigan and lose to Pitt or lose to Michigan and beat SMU. I have a real hard time seeing past Pitt winning out there. They will be very good.

Pitt will have a new coach in Stallings, so could conceivably have a slow start.

[MU/Panther]

Wow, Fresno State, Bucks schedule will determine game between Georgia and Wisconsin.

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[TheSultan]

Wow, Fresno State, Bucks schedule will determine game between Georgia and Wisconsin.

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Ultimately its a Tuesday or Wednesday. No biggie either way.

[Nukem2]

Ultimately its a Tuesday or Wednesday. No biggie either way.

True as to the day of week, but I think Panther was alluding to the whole week... @ Georgia and Fresno and UW at the BC. Not a shabby NC week with no tourneys involved.