Really looking forward to the return game of the Wake/Queens series here in Myers Park.
There's already plenty of outcry that overall strength of schedule isn't weighted enough - let alone non-conference strength of schedule by itself. This is an absurd argument for an ACC team. VaTech and their 341st ranked non-conference schedule still netted an overall SOS in the 40's. Hitting 20 wins hugely outweighs the few spots gained in SOS by tacking on a couple tough losses.
Going out and scheduling brutal opponents is for mid-majors and elite teams.
Definitely. We really need Illinois, Richmond, or Tennessee to be good.
When is the last time we played Army or Navy in hoops? (I remember when we played Air Force. )
Definitely. We really need Illinois, Richmond, or Tennessee to be good.
When is the last time we played Army or Navy in hoops? (I remember when we played Air Force. )
TITCR.
Hah.
The only downside I can think of is if you get your confidence destroyed by taking a bunch of Ls in the non-conference. Otherwise there is no negative