The official 2025-2026 Schedule Thread

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If this was true! I’d be very happy.

DateOpponentLocationNotes
Nov 5, 2025Norfolk StateHomeSeason opener
Nov 9, 2025HowardHomeDMV HBCU matchup
Nov 12, 2025DelawareHomeRegional opponent
Nov 15, 2025Old DominionAwayIn-state rivalry
Nov 18, 2025South CarolinaHomeSEC opponent
Nov 22, 2025HofstraHomeStrong mid-major program
Nov 25, 2025James MadisonHomeRenewed rivalry
Nov 28, 2025MemphisNeutral SiteMulti-team event (MTE) Game 1
Nov 30, 2025ColoradoNeutral SiteMTE Game 2
Dec 3, 2025CincinnatiAwayBig 12 challenge
Dec 7, 2025Virginia TechHomeACC opponent
Dec 11, 2025UABHomeCompetitive AAC team
Dec 15, 2025AlabamaAwayHigh-level SEC challenge
 
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phoenix-arizona said:
This is fun!

Absolutely! Here's a hypothetical non-conference schedule for George Mason University's men's basketball team, structured to be "NIT-worthy" while featuring opponents ranked within the top 150 of the NCAA NET rankings. This schedule balances competitive mid-major matchups and strong tests against solid major-conference teams.

George Mason Men's Basketball Hypothetical Non-Conference Schedule​

November - Early Season Challenges​

  • Nov 5: vs. Old Dominion (Home) – Regional foe with a solid NET ranking.
  • Nov 9: at Richmond (Away) – A tough road matchup against an experienced squad.
  • Nov 14: vs. Belmont (Home) – A top-tier mid-major program.
  • Nov 18: at Tulane (Away) – An AAC opponent known for athletic play.

November - Thanksgiving Tournament​

  • Nov 22: vs. UC Irvine (Neutral) – A sneaky-good West Coast team.
  • Nov 23: vs. UAB (Neutral) – Strong C-USA contender.
  • Nov 24: vs. Drake (Neutral) – Perennial mid-major powerhouse.

December - Key Resume Builders​

  • Dec 1: vs. Buffalo (Home) – A MAC team with high-paced play.
  • Dec 7: vs. Fresno State (Home) – Tough Mountain West opponent.
  • Dec 14: at SMU (Away) – AAC squad with a physical style.
  • Dec 20: vs. South Florida (Home) – Another AAC challenge.
  • Dec 28: at UNC Greensboro (Away) – Well-coached and tournament-tested.
This schedule provides a mix of quality mid-major opponents and solid major-conference teams to give George Mason a path to an NIT bid, while maintaining competitive balance.
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SMU is an ACC team. Don’t think they will H & H with us.
 
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Old Ram said:
SMU is an ACC team. Don’t think they will H & H with us.
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point was to try and build a schedule with a criteria that actually could have some merit. Otherwise I agree, although it does say wed play them on the road.
Falco said:
If this was true! I’d be very happy.

DateOpponentLocationNotes
Nov 5, 2025Norfolk StateHomeSeason opener
Nov 9, 2025HowardHomeDMV HBCU matchup
Nov 12, 2025DelawareHomeRegional opponent
Nov 15, 2025Old DominionAwayIn-state rivalry
Nov 18, 2025South CarolinaHomeSEC opponent
Nov 22, 2025HofstraHomeStrong mid-major program
Nov 25, 2025James MadisonHomeRenewed rivalry
Nov 28, 2025MemphisNeutral SiteMulti-team event (MTE) Game 1
Nov 30, 2025ColoradoNeutral SiteMTE Game 2
Dec 3, 2025CincinnatiAwayBig 12 challenge
Dec 7, 2025Virginia TechHomeACC opponent
Dec 11, 2025UABHomeCompetitive AAC team
Dec 15, 2025AlabamaAwayHigh-level SEC challenge
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I like this one. What was your criteria? I see some realism, but as expected some fantasy too haha.
 
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mkaufman1 said:
point was to try and build a schedule with a criteria that actually could have some merit. Otherwise I agree, although it does say wed play them on the road.

I like this one. What was your criteria? I see some realism, but as expected some fantasy too haha.
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I just said create me a realistic OOC. AI needs some fine tuning, but it almost feels obtainable.
 
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jruby said:
vcu going to get Home & Home with NC State. UGH.... However maybe it will be good for whole conference!
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We need a few more consistent season of being in the top 75 before we can schedule a P4 to come to Fairfax. They aren’t leaving their home for anything but a Q1 game.
 
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GMUYoda said:
speaking of ACC...


collegehoopstoday.net

Boston College, UMass to meet on Dec. 10th in Springfield

Next season’s game between Boston College and UMass will be on Dec. 10th at MassMutual Center in Springfield, a source told College Hoops Today. There is no timetable on an official announcement. College Hoops Today reported last August that the in-state rivals were set to meet during the...
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That just might be the worst game of college basketball played next year
 
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Falco said:
If this was true! I’d be very happy.

DateOpponentLocationNotes
Nov 5, 2025Norfolk StateHomeSeason opener
Nov 9, 2025HowardHomeDMV HBCU matchup
Nov 12, 2025DelawareHomeRegional opponent
Nov 15, 2025Old DominionAwayIn-state rivalry
Nov 18, 2025South CarolinaHomeSEC opponent
Nov 22, 2025HofstraHomeStrong mid-major program
Nov 25, 2025James MadisonHomeRenewed rivalry
Nov 28, 2025MemphisNeutral SiteMulti-team event (MTE) Game 1
Nov 30, 2025ColoradoNeutral SiteMTE Game 2
Dec 3, 2025CincinnatiAwayBig 12 challenge
Dec 7, 2025Virginia TechHomeACC opponent
Dec 11, 2025UABHomeCompetitive AAC team
Dec 15, 2025AlabamaAwayHigh-level SEC challenge
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Is this true??!!
 
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