UConn men's basketball non-league schedule is set. Breaking down the challenging slate
The Huskies will face four teams likely to be ranked in the top-10 of the AP poll's preseason rankings.
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team has been assigned an extremely challenging nonconference schedule for the upcoming season. Head coach Dan Hurley's team will face seven top-tier programs that finished the 2025-26 season in the top-25 KenPom rankings, including the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 teams in the nation. This includes high-profile matchups like Gardner Webb, Michigan, Wagner, Ohio State, Arizona, Duke, and more.
The Huskies will also play a rematch against their Big East rivals, St. John's, and Villanova, who are expected to be stronger this season. Additionally, UConn will face their former coach Mike Boynton at Michigan and the Big Ten's Ohio State. The complete nonconference schedule will be released in about a week, but the list of tough matchups is already impressive.
The Huskies' nonconference slate includes games against teams like Gardner Webb, Michigan, Wagner, Ohio State, Arizona, Duke, and more. Some familiar faces returning for the Huskies include Braylon Mullins, Elliot Cadeau, and Trey McKenney. This challenging schedule showcases the high level of competition UConn's men's basketball team will face this season.
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