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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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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 08: Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball while being guarded by D’Mitrik Trice #0 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at the Fiserv Forum on December 08, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 08: Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball while being guarded by D’Mitrik Trice #0 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at the Fiserv Forum on December 08, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

10. Washington vs. Tennessee (Nov. 16, James Naismith Classic)

Tennessee has one of the toughest non-conference schedules in America. The game with Washington will be a great opportunity for them to prove that they can be competitive again in 2019.

Winner: Tennessee

9. Iowa State Vs. Michigan (Nov. 27, Battle 4 Atlantis)

The Battle 4 Atlantis will be a good time for Michigan to search within and find their identity. They are still a threat, but I do not think they are the same. They will keep it close for a while, but in the end, the Cyclones will get the best of them.

Winner: Iowa State

8. Auburn vs. Iowa State (Jan. 25, Big 12/SEC Challenge)

By the time the Big 12/SEC Challenge rolls around, we will know a lot about Auburn. As of right now, this looks like it will be a great game. I like Auburn grabbing a statement win at home against this very talented Iowa State team.

Winner: Iowa

7. Xavier vs. Cincinnati (Dec. 7)

Here is Cincinnati in yet another very tough non-conference game. This time, it is against a great high-major in Xavier. I like Jarron Cumberland as a player and a leader, and I feel like he will lead his guys to an upset over Xavier.

Winner: Cincinnati

6. Wisconsin vs. Marquette (Nov. 17)

This one is for the Wisconsin state championship. Marquette will be great and Wisconsin will exceed expectations this season. I don’t know why but I have a feeling Wisconsin pulls off the upset on their home floor. Actually, I do know why: D’Mitrik Trice will make it his mission to outshine Markus Howard. He will do just that on November 17th.

Winner: Wisconsin

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