Bears Men's Basketball: Non-Conference Schedule Revealed
The Baylor Bears men's basketball team has released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season, promising a challenging and exciting slate of games for the reigning Big 12 Champions.
Key Matchups and Opportunities
The highlight of the non-conference schedule is the highly anticipated matchup against the reigning NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament champions, the UConn Huskies. This game, scheduled for December 10th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, will provide a significant test for the Bears early in the season.
Other notable opponents include:
- The Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas, where the Bears will face a competitive field that includes the likes of Michigan State, Texas A&M, and Iowa State. This tournament, taking place from November 22nd to 24th, offers a chance for the Bears to build momentum and showcase their skills against top competition.
- A home game against the highly-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, the perennial powerhouse in college basketball, will be another challenging test for the Bears.
- The Bears will also participate in the Big 12/SEC Challenge, facing a yet-to-be-determined opponent from the SEC. This annual event provides an opportunity for the Bears to test themselves against another elite conference.
Building Momentum for the Big 12 Season
The non-conference schedule is designed to prepare the Bears for the grueling Big 12 Conference season, where they will face fierce competition from the likes of Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
The Bears, under the guidance of Head Coach Scott Drew, are looking to build upon their success in the 2022-2023 season, which culminated in a Big 12 Championship and a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
The non-conference schedule is as follows:
November:
- November 7th: vs. Texas Southern (Home)
- November 10th: vs. UT Arlington (Home)
- November 14th: vs. Oral Roberts (Home)
- November 17th: vs. Lamar (Home)
- November 22nd-24th: Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas
December:
- December 1st: vs. Sam Houston (Home)
- December 4th: vs. Wright State (Home)
- December 10th: vs. UConn (Neutral site: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut)
- December 17th: vs. Gonzaga (Home)
January:
- January 4th: Big 12/SEC Challenge
The Journey to Another Championship
The Bears are entering the upcoming season with a mix of returning talent and exciting newcomers. The non-conference schedule provides a platform for this talented group to develop chemistry and gain valuable experience before the rigors of the Big 12 season begin.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the season and looking forward to another exciting journey for the Baylor Bears. The non-conference schedule is a testament to the team's commitment to excellence and their desire to once again compete for a Big 12 Championship and NCAA Tournament glory.
