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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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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 12: Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs passes the ball up the court against the Saint Mary’s Gaels during the championship game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Gaels defeated the Bulldogs 60-47. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 12: Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs passes the ball up the court against the Saint Mary’s Gaels during the championship game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament at the Orleans Arena on March 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Gaels defeated the Bulldogs 60-47. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Matchups Featuring Potential Title Contenders

These matchups are between the teams that are the best in the country heading into the season. They have a huge national impact and will be the precedent for how the rankings shape up throughout the year. These games are also very important for seeding purposes when the NCAA Tournament rolls around. The quality of basketball in these games is at the highest level.

10. Oregon vs. Seton Hall (Nov. 27, Battle 4 Atlantis)

I know… These two may not seem like contenders, but both have hungry seniors that make them capable of beating anybody in college basketball. Oregon will take this one, but Myles Powell for Seton Hall will be the best player on the floor.

Winner: Oregon

9. Seton Hall vs. Maryland (Dec. 19)

Seton Hall will have fixed a lot of the issues determined from early-season losses and be ready to take it to this Maryland team.

Winner: Seton Hall

8. Seton Hall vs. Michigan State (Nov. 14, Gavitt Tip-Off)

A game with Cassius Winston and Myles Powell going toe to toe will be absolutely incredible. Seton Hall really is not much outside of Powell, so that will be what hurts them in this game. Cassius Winston and the Michigan State Spartans will prove that they are the best team in NCAA basketball.

Winner: Michigan State

7. Oregon vs. Memphis (Dec. 12, Phil Knight Invitational)

With all of the hype and doubts surrounding Memphis at the same time, I think it will get to Wiseman and the rest of the young Memphis squad. They will use it as needed fire to pick up a key victory over Oregon.

Winner: Memphis

6. Gonzaga vs. North Carolina (Dec. 18)

North Carolina has to travel to Gonzaga. Last year, North Carolina got to host this one and the Tar Heels won. Now that the game is in Spokane, Gonzaga will get the victory over the Tar Heels at home.

Winner: Gonzaga

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