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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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COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Jarron Cumberland #34 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO – MARCH 22: Jarron Cumberland #34 of the Cincinnati Bearcats reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

5. Texas Tech vs. Iowa (Nov. 28, Las Vegas Invitational)

Coming off of a trip to the NCAA Title game, I expect to see Texas Tech wreak havoc on their non-conference opponents. Iowa’s guards will be a problem and the game will be close, but the Red Raiders will grab a convincing win in the end.

Winner: Texas Tech

4. Marquette vs. Purdue (Nov. 13, Gavitt Tip-Off)

Markus Howard and his teammates get a shot at a top-half Big Ten school. Purdue’s offense has some questions to answer and I think they may struggle early in the season. They do have Matt Haarms and he will give Marquette fits down low. The game will be a thriller.

Winner: Marquette

3. Baylor vs. Arizona (Dec. 7)

This will certainly be a good one. Baylor advanced to Second Round of the NCAA Tournament last year, and they look to be even better. I feel like Arizona is reborn this year. This game will be extremely close and take the full 40 minutes to decide.

Winner: Arizona

2. Ohio State vs. Cincinnati (Nov. 6)

Cincinnati certainly wanted to leave no question for the NCAA Tournament selection committee about whether or not they are a tournament team if they happen to not win the American. That is why they made a brutal schedule. I think it was smart because they not only will pick up key victories but will win the Ohio State Championship the first game of the season.

Winner: Cincinnati

1. Purdue vs. Virginia (Dec. 4, Big Ten/ACC Challenge)

The guys that are left over for Virginia know that a lot of doubts surround them despite the fact that they are ranked 11th in the country heading into the season. That is why they will get a much-needed win against Purdue in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Winner: Virginia

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