Colorado Buffs’ 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule Unveiled: Exciting Matchups Await
Colorado’s men’s basketball program is set to conclude its final season in the Pac-12, and fans have eagerly been awaiting the announcement of the team’s non-conference schedule for the 2023-24 season. The university has now released the highly anticipated schedule, revealing a lineup of exciting matchups that promise to deliver plenty of action on the court.
With seven home games and a series of challenging opponents, the Buffs are poised to face some tough competition outside of their soon-to-be former league. Among the teams on their schedule are five squads that achieved the impressive feat of winning at least 20 games last season, including two NCAA Tournament teams. Notably, one of their opponents, Miami, made it all the way to the Final Four.
The highlight of the non-conference schedule is a neutral-site clash against the Miami Hurricanes, who made a strong postseason run last year. This thrilling encounter will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as part of the NABC Brooklyn Showcase. Additionally, the Buffs will go head-to-head with in-state rival Colorado State in a road game, providing an extra layer of excitement for fans.
The Pac-12 portion of the schedule is still being finalized and will be announced at a later date, with games set to kick off during the week of December 28th. This stands in contrast to the previous seasons, where conference games were sandwiched between non-conference play in late November and early December.
Now, let’s take a closer look at each of the Buffs’ non-conference opponents in the order in which the games will be played:
1. Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference: The Buffs will kick off their non-conference campaign by facing off against a team from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. While the specific opponent has yet to be disclosed, this matchup sets the stage for an exciting start to the season.
2. Miami: Next, the Buffs will face the formidable Miami Hurricanes, who impressed many with their performance in the previous season. This highly anticipated contest at the Barclays Center promises to be an intense battle between two teams striving for victory.
3. Iona: Formerly led by the renowned Rick Pitino, Iona is also on the Buffs’ non-conference schedule. Although Pitino has since moved on to coach at St. John’s, this matchup presents an opportunity for Colorado to showcase their skills against a team with a winning record from last season.
4. Colorado State: The rivalry game against in-state foes Colorado State will undoubtedly be a highlight for fans. With a trip to the Rams’ home court as their only true road game in non-conference play, the Buffs will be seeking to claim bragging rights in this highly-anticipated showdown.
As we eagerly await the release of the Pac-12 schedule, Colorado fans can look forward to an action-packed non-conference lineup that promises to test the Buffs’ mettle against formidable opponents. With the excitement building, the upcoming season is shaping up to be one filled with thrilling basketball moments and memorable matchups for the Colorado Buffs.
