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23-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Wouldn't mind seeing Paige and Caitlin (like Brazil soccer, just the first names will do) hooking up again. It's possible that between these two is/are the greatest college women's player(s) of all time.
 
Concerning Nika, before Covid, UConn used to travel overseas preseason every other year. Is there any talk of starting that up again?
 
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'd like to see another game with Princeton. They're good, and they have a coach with excellent basketball pedigree.
 
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cancontent said:
Croatia is a beautiful country to visit as well. My nephew was there last summer and the pictures he shared were amazing.
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My daughter lived in Italy for three years and visited Croatia frequently. She said it was a beautiful and friendly country and most important, very cost reasonable.
 
123me said:
-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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If Stanford doesn't want to play against UConn, maybe Geno can schedule UNLV and then go to California and play UCLA. I know a lot of people that would buy tickets to see UConn play at the Thomas & Mack here in Vegas.:)
 
cancontent said:
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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I was there, I agree.
 
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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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Is Michigan WBB close enough for the USA - Canada connection for Aaliyah??
that would be a excellent NET game (neutral court or Ann Arbour!). A
pre- season Exhibition Game in Toronto etc. could be another option??
 
cancontent said:
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)
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A very interesting option = I love the idea of a neutral court. Could be
an all-around winner! There might even been some other Canadians on
additional teams = a weekend tournament ( like in Oregon last fall??).
N.D. has a new Canadian player, but, not a senior. Why am I forgetting her name?? (Hah)
 
Zarathustra said:
Is Michigan WBB close enough for the USA - Canada connection for Aaliyah??
that would be a excellent NET game (neutral court or Ann Arbour!). A
pre- season Exhibition Game in Toronto etc. could be another option??
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Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor is approximately 4 - 5 hours from Toronto, even further if driving from Aaliyah's hometown of Kingston. If looking at a US school for closest proximity, Syracuse would be the best bet there's a border crossing close to Kingston that makes it a short trip.
Zarathustra said:
A very interesting option = I love the idea of a neutral court. Could be
an all-around winner! There might even been some other Canadians on
additional teams = a weekend tournament ( like in Oregon last fall??).
N.D. has a new Canadian player, but, not a senior. Why am I forgetting her name?? (Hah)
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That would be Cassandra Prosper, who is from Montreal, QC.

I still believe an event in Toronto is very feasible considering they've done it once already for Kia. There's a framework that could be referenced. I'm sure Canada Basketball would love to have another event to use a way to promote the women's national team especially with the Paris Olympics coming up in 2024.
 
fomalhaut said:
Can't pass up Iowa, for a battle between Clark and a healthy Paige Bueckers.
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I think this would be a huge miss if they can't make it happen next year
 
itsasport said:
Concerning Nika, before Covid, UConn used to travel overseas preseason every other year. Is there any talk of starting that up again?
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Not ever other year, roughly every 4th year.
 
fomalhaut said:
Can't pass up Iowa, for a battle between Clark and a healthy Paige Bueckers.
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That would be a HUGE game for the WNBA scouts, especially whoever has the #1 pick in the draft.
 
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fomalhaut said:
Can't pass up Iowa, for a battle between Clark and a healthy Paige Bueckers.
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I won't be surprised if you see them and Duke again in the P90X tourny in Oregon since they all are Nike schools
 
MSGRET said:
If Stanford doesn't want to play against UConn, maybe Geno can schedule UNLV and then go to California and play UCLA. I know a lot of people that would buy tickets to see UConn play at the Thomas & Mack here in Vegas.:)
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Well if UConn should play in Vegas it’s only 1:35 minutes from St. George
 
123me said:
-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'm going to dream along with you. UConn could play UCLA and UNLV in a four-team two game showcase at The Thomas & Mack Arena. UNLV is currently 30-2 (18-0) in the Mountain West Conference, and currently participating in its conference tournament. UConn could also participate (if they could get an invitation) in UNLV's thanksgiving holiday tournament thanksgiving weekend which features 8 teams.

It's not a tournament that features a strong field, but it would attract some of the talent on the west coast. It's a tournament that UConn should easily win. There are several west coast schools Geno could schedule for a two or three-game road trip besides UCLA. There's USC, Arizona, Cal, Stanford, the two Washington schools, the two Oregon schools, and last but not least, Gonzaga.

This is the ad for last year's thanksgiving holiday tournament - 11/21/22
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) — Seven of the nation's top mid-major women's basketball teams arrive on campus this weekend for UNLV's Thanksgiving Tournament.

The defending Mountain West champion Lady Rebels host UAlbany (3-1) from the America East Conference, East Tennessee State (4-1) from the Southern Conference, George Washington (3-2) from the Atlantic 10, Illinois State (3-0) from the Missouri Valley Conference, Louisiana Tech (3-0) from Conference USA, UC San Diego (1-2) from the Big West and Stetson (3-1) from the Atlantic Sun Conference.

UNLV and UAlbany tip off the winner-take-all tournament Friday at 11 a.m. inside the Thomas & Mack Center.

ETSU faces George Washington at 1:30 p.m., Louisiana Tech and Stetson play at 4 p.m. and UC San Diego versus Illinois State wraps opening-day action at 6:30 p.m.

Purchase Tickets in Advance for Discounts​

Daily admission tickets are $6 when purchased in advance online at UNLVTickets.com. General admission tickets at the door are $10 ($8 for seniors, UNLV faculty/staff and alumni). UNLV students and Nevada high school students (presenting student ID) as well as all children 12 and under enter free.
 
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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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Any time a team plays they risk injury. I would hate to have any injury playing in a game (powder puffs) that doesn't make UCONN better. Tough games are why players come to UCONN and you can't base things on the the lack of depth they had this year.
 
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Rowdy831 said:
Any time a team plays they risk injury. I would hate to have any injury playing in a game (powder puffs) that doesn't make UCONN better. Tough games are why players come to UCONN and you can't base things on the the lack of depth they had this year.
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Didn't they have a problem with the facilities last year? Court with no bleachers, no medical people on site?

I don't think we want to go there, at least for that get together.
 
UConnCat said:
Tickets for the Naismith games go on sale Sept 8.
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Does anyone know if your ticket is good for all three games or if its game by game ticket situation? I would imagine the former rather than the later.
 
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