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So Far for the 23-24 season our confirmed non-conference games include

Home: Maryland, Notre Dame

Away: Minnesota, Texas, N.C State, South Carolina

Both Asia Barnes and Courtney Banghart have confirmed discussions for a 2 game series with UNC I believe being out Mohegan game. What other teams would you like to see added. I’d choose Rhode Island, LSU and Indiana for the home schedule as well as a return to the Paradise Jam for a quality multi team event.
 
I doubt very much (barring a Uconn connection ends up coaching there) Geno ever schedules URI - OOC is part of the recruiting process, gaining exposure to various parts of the country. Uconn already plays at Providence once a year and Mohegan Sun isn't far away either. There is just no benefit to that trip.

I wouldn't mind adding a FL trip FL, FLState, Miami or old friend Jose at USF
 
-LSU. Geno-Mulkey battles of old are fan favorites. Two great coaches preparing their teams, now at her new school. Mulkey needs a boost in her OOC scheduling so I hear.

-I think one west coast trip would be nice for next year, maybe UCLA? Play UCLA in Vegas - neutral court (I am obviously dreaming). Arizona game is for 2024-2025, so not next season is my understanding. They will be a fun add. It was nice to have UConn out west for one weekend in Portland.

-Tara has been ducking UConn since she abruptly discontinued the series. Have you seen Stanfords OOC schedule last couple years? I doubt she will want to take an L by the hand of Geno. It's a shame tho since this rivalry is decades old, would be great for basketball.
 
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I am not in favor of adding anymore out of conference games. After this year and the toll it took on these players, I would just let the schedule stand and if more had to be added, I would just as soon see powder puffs to play. This probably will cause a torrent of opposition, but I would rather see them ratchet back and play at an even pace with more space beween games so that they can rest and heal. You are entitled to yours and I am entitled to mine.
 
I thought that there was at least a verbal commitment by both universities to continue the Tennessee series. The LV's may not be very good next year unless Coach Harper pulls another rabbit or two out of the transfer portal. However, it appears that Tamari Key may return to them next year.
 
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definitely need a game or two against California teams (UCLA, Stanford) for recruiting purposes and Georgia (University of Georgia) would be great since there also are so many players from that area..........Vanderbilt would be a nice stop too if national rankings aren't that important.......
 
Geno said few P5 teams want to play UConn especially once conference play begins, so making an out of conference schedule isn't as simple as you might think. We're lucky we get the games we do.
 
Charliebball said:
definitely need a game or two against California teams (UCLA, Stanford) for recruiting purposes and Georgia (University of Georgia) would be great since there also are so many players from that area..........Vanderbilt would be a nice stop too if national rankings aren't that important.......
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No to Georgia, the former UCF coach is the Bulldogs head coach. Don't need or want to play that type of basketball.
 
Vandy will have five freshmen and three sophomores on what appears to be an 11-player roster next season. A game this soon against UConn wouldn't really do either team any good. Maybe some day, though.
 
We have never played, Michigan, Utah, Missouri, Wisconsin or Colorado. I thought that since the former coach of St. John's went to Michigan she would schedule a home and home series. Great atmosphere in Ann Arbor and a good place to recruit. I guess I just answered my own question. Recruiting, don't let the camel's nose inside the tent. Utah's program is improving and it would be great to play a home and home with our old friend Marisa in Wisconsin. With two Wisconsin players joining the program in the next two years, I bet this game will happen. We used to recruit players from Colorado, but since Sherwood departed to Vanderbilt, we don't seem to be interested.
 
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OK - So "WHO and WHERE" would the following "Potential" SENIOR GAMES be against and where would they be played?

Aaliyah Edwards? (In Canada? and Against Who?)

Aubrey Griffin? (In Westchester County, New York? and Against Who - Maybe Iona College?)

Nika Muhl? (Against her sister's team Ball State?)

Paige Bueckers (Against the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul?)
 
veryolddog said:
I am not in favor of adding anymore out of conference games. After this year and the toll it took on these players, I would just let the schedule stand and if more had to be added, I would just as soon see powder puffs to play. This probably will cause a torrent of opposition, but I would rather see them ratchet back and play at an even pace with more space beween games so that they can rest and heal. You are entitled to yours and I am entitled to mine.
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In fairness, part of the toll was due to a depleted roster. At the same time, if UConn were to play powder puffs as you call them, the perception could be that UConn is starting to avoid competition to protect their ranking. And we all know how non-UConn fans jump at a chance to poke holes whenever possible.

UConn's situation isn't an easy one when it comes to out of conference games. Would mid-major teams, like South Dakota or Gonzaga be worth considering? South Carolina games against South Dakota were entertaining from what I recall.
 
veryolddog said:
I am not in favor of adding anymore out of conference games. After this year and the toll it took on these players, I would just let the schedule stand and if more had to be added, I would just as soon see powder puffs to play. This probably will cause a torrent of opposition, but I would rather see them ratchet back and play at an even pace with more space beween games so that they can rest and heal. You are entitled to yours and I am entitled to mine.
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What do you suggest? They have to play games besides the conference games.
 
Geew1992 said:
What do you suggest? They have to play games besides the conference games.
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In fact, they will need to play two more non-conference games since the Big East will move to 18 conference games next season.

Hopefully, UConn can schedule a couple more games before the end of the year and have a less compressed schedule in Jan-Feb.
 
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CONNCAN said:
OK - So "WHO and WHERE" would the following "Potential" SENIOR GAMES be against and where would they be played?

Aaliyah Edwards? (In Canada? and Against Who?)

Aubrey Griffin? (In Westchester County, New York? and Against Who - Maybe Iona College?)

Nika Muhl? (Against her sister's team Ball State?)

Paige Bueckers (Against the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul?)
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AE - Buffalo
AG - Seton Hall will have to do
Nika - Have no idea, maybe overseas exhibition
 
CONNCAN said:
OK - So "WHO and WHERE" would the following "Potential" SENIOR GAMES be against and where would they be played?

Aaliyah Edwards? (In Canada? and Against Who?)

Aubrey Griffin? (In Westchester County, New York? and Against Who - Maybe Iona College?)

Nika Muhl? (Against her sister's team Ball State?)

Paige Bueckers (Against the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis/St. Paul?)
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Cornell Lt said:
AE - Buffalo
AG - Seton Hall will have to do
Nika - Have no idea, maybe overseas exhibition
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Toronto could be an option, like they did with Kia. Considering Aaliyah's profile, it could be just as big a draw, possibly bigger because she's gotten a lot more national attention in comparison to what Kia received.

I attended Kia's Senior game and it was a great event. Coach Auriemma also held a coaching clinic that week and it was well attended. TSN paid for the broadcasting rights which could be a fringe benefit for the program.

What would be interesting is where the game is played. Kia's game was at the Mattamy Centre and it was sold out. Considering the response to the WNBA pre-season game, it would be interesting to see if they could host it at the Scotiabank arena where the Raptors play and draw a larger crowd.
 
jpp13 said:
So Far for the 23-24 season our confirmed non-conference games include

Home: Maryland, Notre Dame

Away: Minnesota, Texas, N.C State, South Carolina

Both Asia Barnes and Courtney Banghart have confirmed discussions for a 2 game series with UNC I believe being out Mohegan game. What other teams would you like to see added. I’d choose Rhode Island, LSU and Indiana for the home schedule as well as a return to the Paradise Jam for a quality multi team event.
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I don't ask for much, but Imma need yall to beat the dog crap outta Chapel Hill. That fan base needs more humbling, in my opinion.
 
cancontent said:
Toronto could be an option, like they did with Kia. Considering Aaliyah's profile, it could be just as big a draw, possibly bigger because she's gotten a lot more national attention in comparison to what Kia received.

I attended Kia's Senior game and it was a great event. Coach Auriemma also held a coaching clinic that week and it was well attended. TSN paid for the broadcasting rights which could be a fringe benefit for the program.

What would be interesting is where the game is played. Kia's game was at the Mattamy Centre and it was sold out. Considering the response to the WNBA pre-season game, it would be interesting to see if they could host it at the Scotiabank arena where the Raptors play and draw a larger crowd.
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A game against UConn in Toronto would be a great opportunity for a program that hopes to recruit Canadian players.
 
UConnCat said:
A game against UConn in Toronto would be a great opportunity for a program that hopes to recruit Canadian players.
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And there are several teams with Canadian players from the 2020 class who could be interested in partnering up to provide their graduating players a senior game closer to home. Some possible options:

Close Proximity
Louisville - Merissah Russell (Ottawa)
VCU - Sarah Te'Biasu (Montreal)
Indiana - Kiandra Browne (Montreal)

Not as close
Washington State - Jessica Clarke (Vancouver, BC)
Gonzaga - Yvonne Ejim (Calgary, Alberta)
 
123me said:
-Tara has been ducking UConn since she abruptly discontinued the series. Have you seen Stanfords OOC schedule last couple years? I doubt she will want to take an L by the hand of Geno. It's a shame tho since this rivalry is decades old, would be great for basketball.
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Tara, like Geno, likes to rotate schools in various regions. For both east and west coast teams that trip cross country mid-season is grueling. They usually try to fit in two games on the other coast on a single trip, but especially for west coast teams there are so many options on their trip east.
 
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