(05-24-2026 12:17 PM)shizzle787 Wrote:  Every year with 12 non-conference games, this how many I think each program should at minimum play against the P4:

7: UConn, St. John's, Villanova, Creighton, Marquette
6: Providence, Xavier, Georgetown
5: Seton Hall, DePaul, Butler

Shoot I must have been out of the loop, didn't realize they've expanded to 32 games upcoming season. For Nova 7 isn't realistic with our 3 games commitment to the Big5. I also don't think tougher non-con is automatically good for the team.

(05-27-2026 09:31 AM)pjm.2021 Wrote:  

(05-24-2026 12:17 PM)shizzle787 Wrote:  Confirmed P4 opponents so far by team (including MTEs):

Butler: 1
UConn: 7
Creighton: 5-6
DePaul: 4
Georgetown: 4-5
Marquette: 5-6
Providence: 4-6
Seton Hall: 3
St. John's: 6-7
Villanova: 5
Xavier: 3-4


Total: 47-53

The goal should be 60 in my opinion.


Every year with 12 non-conference games, this how many I think each program should at minimum play against the P4:

7: UConn, St. John's, Villanova, Creighton, Marquette
6: Providence, Xavier, Georgetown
5: Seton Hall, DePaul, Butler

I heard on a podcast, from someone who seems to have good info, that Creighton won’t be scheduling any additional power conference teams this year beyond what we already have. So it would be 5-6 power teams depending on how the Players Era matchups go. But, if one counts Gonzaga as a power conference team we would have 7 games (we have them at home this year and they are our non-p4 possible matchup in the Players Era). Gonzaga is obviously not technically a P4 team, but for resume purposes probably just as good.

They're better than most P4s, which is why many people (including shizzle) typically list these as P4 + Gonzaga.

They won't be in the WCC next year too, they'll be in the PAC which should be better than the WCC has been (although the WCC has had a handful of really good teams the past couple seasons.)

St. John's AD said that they are looking to schedule 18 games at MSG (all ten BE games and 8 non-conference games).

Boy, what a difference Pitino has made. St. John's was lucky to scratch the middle of the league with Mullin/Anderson for so many seasons. Pitino has transformed the entire program and its expectations. When St. John's is at this level, it is simply outstanding for the Big East.

Georgetown absolutely needs to be taking notes and dreaming about the future. They can return to the success of the past, which would only be a big boom for the school in general. If Georgetown can also return to being a consistent top-25 team, look out.

Since Ed Cooley doesn’t seem to be getting it done, maybe Georgetown could imitate St. John’s and reach out to a Hall of Fame coach who might be itching to get back into the big time. Are you listening Jay Wright? He is a comparatively young 65.

Or maybe they could offer a former Final Four coach a chance to rehabilitate his image as St. John’s did for Pitino? What do you say, Gregg Marshall? He’s only 63.

How about checking in with a youngster who reached the pinnacle with a national championship but then walked away? Tony Bennett is only 56. He must be wondering if he could have accomplished more.

Butler has signed a home and home with UNC, and Seton Hall is in a four-team MTE in the Bahamas

so the Big East will play between 49-56 P4 games as of now.

Butler only has one P4 game so I expect at a minimum three more from them.

I think Xavier will schedule one more as well.

As to Bill Marsh's post regarding Jay Wright and Georgetown ...

... a strong hire for the Hoya program would be Mark Byington. As a Vanderbilt fan, I would hate to lose him. But I like the Hoyas, too, and Byington is a rising star who is from Virginia. Perfect age (50), too. Of course, MB just signed a contract extension so the buyout would be steep.

If Cooley is dismissed after this year, GU might want to look at Speedy Claxton at Hoftra. Former NBA player. Runs pro-style offense. 48 years old.

I don't foresee Wright coming out of retirement to coach anywhere. He's seems content as is. Pitino has a massive ego that needs to be stroked by winning basketball games. Without a coaching job ... what would he do.

(06-02-2026 09:39 AM)bill dazzle Wrote:  As to Bill Marsh's post regarding Jay Wright and Georgetown ...

... a strong hire for the Hoya program would be Mark Byington. As a Vanderbilt fan, I would hate to lose him. But I like the Hoyas, too, and Byington is a rising star who is from Virginia. Perfect age (50), too. Of course, MB just signed a contract extension so the buyout would be steep.

If Cooley is dismissed after this year, GU might want to look at Speedy Claxton at Hoftra. Former NBA player. Runs pro-style offense. 48 years old.

I don't foresee Wright coming out of retirement to coach anywhere. He's seems content as is. Pitino has a massive ego that needs to be stroked by winning basketball games. Without a coaching job ... what would he do.

To answer your question, Bill (which you also answered) . . . Well, he wouldn’t be “Rick Pitino” any more.

Good call on Speedy Claxton, who’s done a terrific job at Hofstra. Heck, I remember when he was playing at Hofstra. Didn’t Jay Wright cut his teeth in his early days as a head coach at Hofstra? More importantly, Speedy Claxton played on an NBA championship team with and for some of the greats in his season at San Antonio. Guys without big egos who were all about winning. Tim Duncan. David Robinson. Tony Parker. Manu Ginobili. Steve Kerr.

Anyone who played under Gregg Popovich had to learn something about coaching winning basketball. Steve Kerr obviously went on to become one of the all time great coaches in his own right. Tony Parker is now coaching. And Speedy of course is coaching. Must have been an interesting locker room. A lot of guys who knew how to “think” the game.

(06-02-2026 11:30 AM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  

(06-02-2026 09:39 AM)bill dazzle Wrote:  As to Bill Marsh's post regarding Jay Wright and Georgetown ...

... a strong hire for the Hoya program would be Mark Byington. As a Vanderbilt fan, I would hate to lose him. But I like the Hoyas, too, and Byington is a rising star who is from Virginia. Perfect age (50), too. Of course, MB just signed a contract extension so the buyout would be steep.

If Cooley is dismissed after this year, GU might want to look at Speedy Claxton at Hoftra. Former NBA player. Runs pro-style offense. 48 years old.

I don't foresee Wright coming out of retirement to coach anywhere. He's seems content as is. Pitino has a massive ego that needs to be stroked by winning basketball games. Without a coaching job ... what would he do.

To answer your question, Bill (which you also answered) . . . Well, he wouldn’t be “Rick Pitino” any more.

Good call on Speedy Claxton, who’s done a terrific job at Hofstra. Heck, I remember when he was playing at Hofstra. Didn’t Jay Wright cut his teeth in his early days as a head coach at Hofstra? More importantly, Speedy Claxton played on an NBA championship team with and for some of the greats in his season at San Antonio. Guys without big egos who were all about winning. Tim Duncan. David Robinson. Tony Parker. Manu Ginobili. Steve Kerr.

Anyone who played under Gregg Popovich had to learn something about coaching winning basketball. Steve Kerr obviously went on to become one of the all time great coaches in his own right. Tony Parker is now coaching. And Speedy of course is coaching. Must have been an interesting locker room. A lot of guys who knew how to “think” the game.

I'd like to see Cooley have a breakout year for the Hoyas, Bill. But I checked the Georgetown roster yesterday and the situation does not look promising.

Yes, I would too. I’ve always liked Ed. Wish him the best!

(06-01-2026 10:30 AM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  Since Ed Cooley doesn’t seem to be getting it done, maybe Georgetown could imitate St. John’s and reach out to a Hall of Fame coach who might be itching to get back into the big time. Are you listening Jay Wright? He is a comparatively young 65.

Or maybe they could offer a former Final Four coach a chance to rehabilitate his image as St. John’s did for Pitino? What do you say, Gregg Marshall? He’s only 63.

How about checking in with a youngster who reached the pinnacle with a national championship but then walked away? Tony Bennett is only 56. He must be wondering if he could have accomplished more.

if history holds Gtown will appoach someone conected to PC. What's Billy Donovan up to? (please sweet Jesus , no!)

(06-05-2026 05:25 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(06-01-2026 10:30 AM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  Since Ed Cooley doesn’t seem to be getting it done, maybe Georgetown could imitate St. John’s and reach out to a Hall of Fame coach who might be itching to get back into the big time. Are you listening Jay Wright? He is a comparatively young 65.

Or maybe they could offer a former Final Four coach a chance to rehabilitate his image as St. John’s did for Pitino? What do you say, Gregg Marshall? He’s only 63.

How about checking in with a youngster who reached the pinnacle with a national championship but then walked away? Tony Bennett is only 56. He must be wondering if he could have accomplished more.

if history holds Gtown will appoach someone conected to PC. What's Billy Donovan up to? (please sweet Jesus , no!)

Jim Larranaga? He’s been to a couple of Final Fours.

(06-05-2026 11:22 PM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  

(06-05-2026 05:25 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(06-01-2026 10:30 AM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  Since Ed Cooley doesn’t seem to be getting it done, maybe Georgetown could imitate St. John’s and reach out to a Hall of Fame coach who might be itching to get back into the big time. Are you listening Jay Wright? He is a comparatively young 65.

Or maybe they could offer a former Final Four coach a chance to rehabilitate his image as St. John’s did for Pitino? What do you say, Gregg Marshall? He’s only 63.

How about checking in with a youngster who reached the pinnacle with a national championship but then walked away? Tony Bennett is only 56. He must be wondering if he could have accomplished more.

if history holds Gtown will appoach someone conected to PC. What's Billy Donovan up to? (please sweet Jesus , no!)

Jim Larranaga? He’s been to a couple of Final Fours.

Didn't he retire because the NIL era was just too much for him to adjust to?

Also isn't he like 80 years old? Lol

Yes and 76-years-old, which puts him in the Ruck Pitino neighborhood.

I was just being tongue-in-cheek and was thinking of coaches with PC ties. At least I didn’t bring up Tim Welsh.

going back to the OP , the only Non con games i'm aware of for PC are Nebraska and Syracuse. Both at "neutral" sites in New England

(06-07-2026 02:29 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  going back to the OP , the only Non con games i'm aware of for PC are Nebraska and Syracuse. Both at "neutral" sites in New England

11/2 - Maine
11/7 - Nebraska @ Mohegan Sun
11/13 - Syracuse @ Boston Garden
TBD - Colorado (home)
TBD - UMass/Lowell (home) ? per reports
11/17 - Sacred Heart (home)
11/23-25 - Maui Invitational
12/1 or 5 - URI (@ The Dunk)

Maui Invitational includes Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, VCU, Washington, and Providence

(06-07-2026 09:46 PM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  

(06-07-2026 02:29 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  going back to the OP , the only Non con games i'm aware of for PC are Nebraska and Syracuse. Both at "neutral" sites in New England

11/2 - Maine
11/7 - Nebraska @ Mohegan Sun
11/13 - Syracuse @ Boston Garden
TBD - Colorado (home)
TBD - UMass/Lowell (home) ? per reports
11/17 - Sacred Heart (home)
11/23-25 - Maui Invitational
12/1 or 5 - URI (@ The Dunk)

Maui Invitational includes Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, VCU, Washington, and Providence

Thanks! I guess i should have tried this thing called the "inter..net" to look that up!

(06-07-2026 09:46 PM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  

(06-07-2026 02:29 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  going back to the OP , the only Non con games i'm aware of for PC are Nebraska and Syracuse. Both at "neutral" sites in New England

11/2 - Maine
11/7 - Nebraska @ Mohegan Sun
11/13 - Syracuse @ Boston Garden
TBD - Colorado (home)
TBD - UMass/Lowell (home) ? per reports
11/17 - Sacred Heart (home)
11/23-25 - Maui Invitational
12/1 or 5 - URI (@ The Dunk)

Maui Invitational includes Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, VCU, Washington, and Providence

So it's looking like at least 4 probably 5 games against the other P5's? That's decent. Of the 3 guaranteed only Nebraska looks like a sure fire Q1 game

Butler has schedule a neutral site game against Nebraska.

The league has between 50-57 P4 games depending on MTE results. IMO, the goal should be 60 P4 games.

Butler has only scheduled two so I would not be surprised if they schedule three more, and Xavier has only scheduled three or four (depending on MTE) so don't be surprised if they schedule one more.

(06-08-2026 07:42 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  

(06-07-2026 09:46 PM)Bill Marsh Wrote:  

(06-07-2026 02:29 PM)gosports1 Wrote:  going back to the OP , the only Non con games i'm aware of for PC are Nebraska and Syracuse. Both at "neutral" sites in New England

11/2 - Maine
11/7 - Nebraska @ Mohegan Sun
11/13 - Syracuse @ Boston Garden
TBD - Colorado (home)
TBD - UMass/Lowell (home) ? per reports
11/17 - Sacred Heart (home)
11/23-25 - Maui Invitational
12/1 or 5 - URI (@ The Dunk)

Maui Invitational includes Arizona, BYU, Clemson, Colorado State, Ole Miss, VCU, Washington, and Providence

Thanks! I guess i should have tried this thing called the "inter..net" to look that up!

Full CU non-con schedule

Exhibitions:
10/18 at Iowa State
10/23 vs Minnesota

11/2 vs UMKC
11/5 vs Le Moyne
11/10 at K-State
11/15 vs Iowa (in Des Moines)
11/24 vs Michigan (Players Era)
11/26 vs TCU/Miami (Players Era)
11/27 vs TBD (Players Era)
11/28 vs TBD (Players Era)
12/1 vs Oral Roberts
12/5 vs Nebraska
12/12 vs Gonzaga
12/15 vs Mount St. Mary's