Washington Basketball: 2019-20 season preview for Huskies

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 24: Head coach Mike Hopkins of the Washington Huskies reacts to a play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game in the Second Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 24, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Non-conference Slate

Nov. 8 (N) – Baylor (Armed Forces Classic)

Nov. 12 (H) – Mt. Saint Mary’s

Nov. 16 (N) – Tennessee (Naismith Hall of Fame Classic)

Nov. 19 (H) – Maine

Nov. 22 (H) – Montana

Nov. 24 (H) – San Diego

Dec. 2 (H) – South Dakota

Dec. 4 (H) – Eastern Washington

Dec. 8 (H) – Gonzaga

Dec. 17 (H) – Seattle

Dec. 22, 23 & 25 (N) – Diamond Head Classic (Ball State, TBD, TBD)

Washington has put together a well-balanced nonconference slate that includes some solid competition throughout. The season opens with a neutral matchup against Power 5 opponent, Baylor.

The Naismith Hall of Fame Classic will give the Huskies an opportunity to secure a strong, resume-building win against Tennessee. Both teams boast a relatively new look but should still be among the best in their respective conferences.

After a handful of home games against lower-level competition, the biggest game for Washington comes on Dec. 8 at home against Gonzaga. The Bulldogs are always a mid-major powerhouse and will be once again, providing the Huskies with another opportunity to strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume.

The nonconference slate will end with a three-game series in Hawaii as part of the Diamond Head Classic. Washington will open up against Ball State and will likely win and move on to a matchup between the winner of UTEP-Hawaii. Included in the mini-tournament are Georgia Tech and Houston, two teams UW could face in the championship — provided they get there.

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