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NCAA Basketball: 75 best non-conference games for 2019-20 season

By Donovan Darlington

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans is defended by Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans is defended by Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 31, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – NOVEMBER 06: Devon Dotson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks dribbles the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the State Farm Champions Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Solid High-Majors vs. Potential Title Contenders

These high-major contender matchups are extremely fun because the contenders are often shaken and tested like never before. The solid high-majors that are under the radar make it their mission to capture the hearts of college basketball fans, and wow the NCAA Tournament committee by stealing a victory against an elite opponent.

18. North Carolina vs. Alabama (Nov. 27, Battle 4 Atlantis)

Nate Oats will have his guys ready to give Alabama a tough test, but they do not have enough to pull off this upset in the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Winner: North Carolina

17. Kansas vs. Colorado (Dec. 7)

Colorado will be good in the PAC 12 and Kansas will be extremely talented once again. This one will be close for a while and Colorado can make an NCAA Tournament statement by keeping it close.

Winner: Kansas

16. Kansas vs. Tennessee (Jan. 25, Big 12/SEC Challenge)

I expect Tennessee to give Kansas more of an issue than Colorado will. In the Big 12/SEC Challenge on January 25th, Tennessee will gain more national respect by heading into Kansas and shocking the Jayhawks.

Winner: Tennessee

15. Tennessee vs. Memphis (Dec. 14)

There is a ton of talk about Memphis due to their top recruiting class, but I’m not buying into it much since these guys are yet to play a college game. Tennessee is still the best team in Tennessee and it will be proven by their senior leaders.

Winner: Tennessee

14. Memphis vs. Ole Miss (Nov. 23)

As I mentioned before, the talented Memphis freshmen are yet to play a college game and a team led by a great senior will be what beats them. For that, I think Breein Tyree and the Rebels will pull off the “upset”.

Winner: Ole Miss

13. Iowa State vs. Seton Hall (Dec. 8)

I think Myles Powell is who makes Seton Hall deserve the title of “contender”. He will make that clear when the game with Iowa State comes.

Winner: Seton Hall

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