2023-24 Non-Con Schedule

[brewcity77]

Since we're getting news, might as well have one place for it. Here's where we stand:

• Nov 6: Northern Illinois (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Nov 10: Rider (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Nov 14: @ Illinois (Assembly Hall)
  
• Nov 20, 21, 22: Three of Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA
  
• Southern (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Dec 2: @ UW-Madison (Kohl Center)
  
• Dec 6: Texas (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Dec 9: Notre Dame (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Dec 14: St. Thomas (Fiserv Forum)

[MuggsyB]

Since we're getting news, might as well have one place for it. Here's where we stand:

• Nov 21, 22, 23: Three of Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA
  
• Dec. 2: @ UW-Madison (Kohl Center)
  
• Texas (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Notre Dame (Fiserv Forum)
  
• @ Big 10 (Gavitt Game)

Seems likely the remaining 4 will all be buy level games. Likely one assigned by Maui, then three regular buys. My guess is we won't see a Buffalo/Vermont/Fresno level buy game considering how tough the schedule is.

I would like to get Mich St. In the G-G.

[ChuckyChip]

Since we're getting news, might as well have one place for it. Here's where we stand:

• Nov 21, 22, 23: Three of Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA
  
• Dec. 2: @ UW-Madison (Kohl Center)
  
• Texas (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Notre Dame (Fiserv Forum)
  
• @ Big 10 (Gavitt Game)

Seems likely the remaining 4 will all be buy level games. Likely one assigned by Maui, then three regular buys. My guess is we won't see a Buffalo/Vermont/Fresno level buy game considering how tough the schedule is.

I believe that Maui is actually 11/20-11/22.

[warriorchick]

Even if we play the 355th-358th ranked teams as our remaining games, no one will be able to accuse us of having a soft non-con schedule.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Remind me.....is there any rhyme or reason to how the first Maui matchups will be set?

[JakeBarnes]

Remind me.....is there any rhyme or reason to how the first Maui matchups will be set?

How biased the tournament can be against Marquette

[PointWarrior]

Since we're getting news, might as well have one place for it. Here's where we stand:

• Nov 21, 22, 23: Three of Chaminade, Gonzaga, Kansas, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA
  
• Dec. 2: @ UW-Madison (Kohl Center)
  
• Texas (Fiserv Forum)
  
• Notre Dame (Fiserv Forum)
  
• @ Big 10 (Gavitt Game)

Seems likely the remaining 4 will all be buy level games. Likely one assigned by Maui, then three regular buys. My guess is we won't see a Buffalo/Vermont/Fresno level buy game considering how tough the schedule is.

Phew, I would be really afraid to face Vermont...

[brewcity77]

I believe that Maui is actually 11/20-11/22.

You're right, was checking back to make sure it was Monday-Wednesday and put last year's dates in.

[bilsu]

Even if we play the 355th-358th ranked teams as our remaining games, no one will be able to accuse us of having a soft non-con schedule.

Just my opinion.

I do not think we should ever schedule a team expected to be in the 300's.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

How biased the tournament can be against Marquette

Sure, but in addition to that.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Remind me.....is there any rhyme or reason to how the first Maui matchups will be set?

I don't know that theres anything official, but anecdotally, it seems like they always try to schedule it so the championship game is likely to draw the largest TV audience.

I'd guess that UCLA and Kansas end up on opposite sides of the bracket and play Chaminade and Syracuse in the first round. We'll end up with one of Purdue, Tennessee, or Gonzaga and then face one of UCLA Kansas in the second round (assuming a win).

[Uncle Rico]

I don't know that theres anything official, but anecdotally, it seems like they always try to schedule it so the championship game is likely to draw the largest TV audience.

I'd guess that UCLA and Kansas end up on opposite sides of the bracket and play Chaminade and Syracuse in the first round. We'll end up with one of Purdue, Tennessee, or Gonzaga and then face one of UCLA Kansas in the second round (assuming a win).

Ugh, early season trap games.  They'll probably wear powder blue, too

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I don't know that theres anything official, but anecdotally, it seems like they always try to schedule it so the championship game is likely to draw the largest TV audience.

I'd guess that UCLA and Kansas end up on opposite sides of the bracket and play Chaminade and Syracuse in the first round. We'll end up with one of Purdue, Tennessee, or Gonzaga and then face one of UCLA Kansas in the second round (assuming a win).

Thanks.

Ugh, early season trap games.  They'll probably wear powder blue, too

If we pick up an aircraft carrier to bang with other bigs is there such a thing as a trap game?

[Uncle Rico]

Thanks.

If we pick up an aircraft carrier to bang with other bigs is there such a thing as a trap game?

Yes.  Will half too bench cam's Asse and yell at jalopolin

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Yes.  Will half too bench cam's Asse and yell at jalopolin

Oh, thought Cam was already at Memphis.

[Warrior of Law]

Considering the SOS as is, this would be the year to save some money on the buy games and bring in UWGB or UWM, or any other Horizon league team, for that matter.

[warriorchick]

Just my opinion.

I do not think we should ever schedule a team expected to be in the 300's.

That's not the point I was trying to make.

[brewcity77]

Considering the SOS as is, this would be the year to save some money on the buy games and bring in UWGB or UWM, or any other Horizon league team, for that matter.

I actually think this is the year to really target Q3 opponents. Try to get at least 3 to be Q3 worthy. If we live up to the hype, we could be in the mix for a 1-seed.

Milwaukee, maybe, but now is the ideal year for some stronger MAC, MVC, and similar foes.

[MU82]

Phew, I would be really afraid to face Vermont...

Facing Vermont would be fine. Fans looking at any other game on the schedule if the Vermont game is less than a week away would doom Marquette for sure.

[Dickthedribbler]

Considering the SOS as is, this would be the year to save some money on the buy games and bring in UWGB or UWM, or any other Horizon league team, for that matter.

UWGB would be fine.

UWM?? Never. Kolek'em.

[Uncle Rico]

UWGB would be fine.

UWM?? Never. Kolek'em.

Green Bay is one of the worst teams in America.  I'd rather play Milwaukee

[MUfan12]

I don't know if Lundy would be fine with a buy game or not, but if so you could do a hell of a lot worse than UWM next year. They should be pretty good again.

[Hards Alumni]

Yes.  Will half too bench cam's Asse and yell at jalopolin

Jalopolin is more of a popper

[Viper]

Green Bay is one of the worst teams in America.  I'd rather play Milwaukee

the Phoenix will rise with Sundance. Book it.

[PointWarrior]

UWGB would be fine.

UWM?? Never. Kolek'em.

Yep - ABUWM just like ABD.