PROVO — Last March, the NCAA Tournament selection committee sent a strong message — that teams from mid-major conferences must upgrade their non-conference schedules to earn consideration for an at-large bid.
BYU coach Dave Rose and his staff responded by setting up a tough non-conference slate for this upcoming season.
The Cougars tip off the campaign Nov. 6 at Nevada, which advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolf Pack won 29 games a year ago and have been projected as a preseason top 10 team.
BYU will open the season on the road for the first time since 2011-12.