Georgia Tech starts off the season in a tough, but fascinating, fashion. They are heading all the way out to Shanghai to face UCLA. This is sure to be interesting as the players adjust to a very different environment. UCLA lost quite a bit of talent, but was the 16th best team in the country last season (according to kenpom) so they figure to be solid again.
Tech then comes home for six straight games. During this stretch they take on a solid looking Northwestern team (38th kenpom) and Tennessee (57th). I expect the Jackets to be out for revenge against the Volunteers after the beatdown last season.