Figured Kentucky and whoever we play in that K State/Providence game will be the toughest.11-1?
Same. You'd think both programs would do whatever it takes to make it happen.I'm surprised there isn't a game against FAU
There are never any guarantees in the world of college basktball, but Miami will likely be favorite in 11 of their 12 non-conference games this upcoming season. I expect Kentucky to be favorite vs Miami being that the game will be played in Lexington. Aside from that one, I think Miami will be favorite in all the other games. I don't expect it to be a walk in the park, but will not be surprised if we're 11-1 by the time conference play rolls around.I think it's a tougher Non-con than you guys realize.
Colorado is going to be very improved. They return da Silva, Simpson, Hadley, Hammond and O'Brien, and they added Cody Williams (#7 overall recruit in 2023), plus Lampkin from TCU.
Kentucky signed three top 5 players in the country and five of the top 25. Might not be totally in sync when they play us, but they'll have talent.
KSt, Providence and UGA will be decent tests before conference play.
Student turnout should be strong. Nice 2 hour diversion before finals starting the next day.My only complaint under L. Home non conference schedule is trash, it is every year. It prevents the fans from getting excited about the season until ACC play starts.
say we go beat UK by 20, you think the fans are going to show up to see us play LIU for the next home game?
So you're not counting on any carry over (in terms of better attendance throughout the season) from the Final Four run? You'd think that might be enough to stoke excitement. .My only complaint under L. Home non conference schedule is trash, it is every year. It prevents the fans from getting excited about the season until ACC play starts.
say we go beat UK by 20, you think the fans are going to show up to see us play LIU for the next home game?
they should show up instead of worrying about who football needs to beat to get bowl eligibleMy only complaint under L. Home non conference schedule is trash, it is every year. It prevents the fans from getting excited about the season until ACC play starts.
say we go beat UK by 20, you think the fans are going to show up to see us play LIU for the next home game?
I do not believe there will be any significant carry over from the final 4 run.So you're not counting on any carry over (in terms of better attendance throughout the season) from the Final Four run? You'd think that might be enough to stoke excitement. .
The caveat to Kentucky is that while they are almost always loaded with talent, they're one of the least cohesive teams on an annual basis in CBB.I think it's a tougher Non-con than you guys realize.
Colorado is going to be very improved. They return da Silva, Simpson, Hadley, Hammond and O'Brien, and they added Cody Williams (#7 overall recruit in 2023), plus Lampkin from TCU.
Kentucky signed three top 5 players in the country and five of the top 25. Might not be totally in sync when they play us, but they'll have talent.
KSt, Providence and UGA will be decent tests before conference play.
Sadly you’re likely right. Any word on how season ticket sales are going?I do not believe there will be any significant carry over from the final 4 run.
I would be willing to bet the first game where we raise the final 4 banner against NJIT (who the F?) the place isn’t 1/2 full.
That game is on my birthday and I’m planning on flying down from TN for it to see the banner go up so I hope I'm wrong.
First game of the season at the minimum should have been against a team that at least 2/3 of the student body had heard of before.
I do not believe there will be any significant carry over from the final 4 run.
I would be willing to bet the first game where we raise the final 4 banner against NJIT (who the F?) the place isn’t 1/2 full.
That game is on my birthday and I’m planning on flying down from TN for it to see the banner go up so I hope I'm wrong.
First game of the season at the minimum should have been against a team that at least 2/3 of the student body had heard of before.
I have no problem with opening up with a school like NJIT, as most power conference schools do, but I think you are overselling them and LIU as schools that play 'decent hoops', at least by D1 standards. La Salle is in a different category, and I generally agree with you regarding them.NJIT isn't a bad team. They are a respectable program. They are not a big school but play decent hoops. Same is true for LIU and LaSalle.
It's obvious to me that Coach L is scheduling teams from the NE area, and with good reason. Canes will get more exposure (and potential face time with recruits).
LIU - NYC (Brooklyn)
NJIT - Jersey
LaSalle - Philly
Sadly you’re likely right. Any word on how season ticket sales are going?.
you probably wont get an update on numbers publicly unless they surpassed their totals or kept pace