Top 3 confirmed non-con opponents for Georgetown Basketball for 2025-26 season

The Georgetown Hoyas had a solid campaign last season, finishing 18-16 overall and competitive in Big East play. They had a solid road win over former conference rival Syracuse last season, too, though they also lost to both Notre Dame and West Virginia.

Georgetown has recently released its non-con schedule for the 2025-26 campaign, including a pair of preseason exhibitions against George Washington and Kentucky. Besides their participation in the ESPN Events MTE, there are nine other confirmed games as well.

Here’s a look at the three toughest opponents for the Hoyas, on paper.

3. Clemson Tigers (H)

The top five scorers from last season are gone, including all-league contributors, Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin. Replacing them are some good frontcourt transfers, including Nick Davidson (Nevada) and Carter Welling, the WAC Defensive POY at Utah Valley. Returning guard Dillon Hunter has the chance to be the lead guard, joined by portal newcomers, Jestin Porter (Middle Tennessee) and Efrem Johnson (UAB). Clemson will likely take a step back compared to the prior season, but still should remain a postseason contender.

2. Maryland Terrapins (A)

After a coaching change, Maryland welcomes Coach Buzz Williams over from Texas A&M. He brings with him transfers Solomon Washington and Pharrel Payne. The other key newcomers to watch include forward Elijah Saunders (Virginia) and guards Myles Rice (Indiana), David Coit (Kansas), and Isaiah Watts (Wazzu). 

1. North Carolina Tar Heels (A)

The Heels were guard-heavy a year ago but added plenty of frontcourt depth this offseason, including transfers Henri Veesaar (Arizona) and Jarin Stevenson (Alabama), as well as five-star incoming freshman forward Caleb Wilson. Seth Trimble is the lone rotation guard back and is joined by Colorado State transfer guard Kyan Evans to run the offense. UNC will certainly be more balanced, but will they be good enough to get back to the Big Dance?