Sean Star / Loveland Reporter-Herald)
A look at some of CSU basketball's toughest non-conference opponents
Nov. 14 vs. Winthrop: The Rams will get tested almost right off the bat against last year's Big South champs. The Eagles are coming off a 26-win, NCAA Tournament season and will be led by preseason all-conference guard Xavier Cooks.
Nov. 19 vs. Florida State (in Jamaica): The Seminoles were a 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament last season but lost four starters, including two who are currently in the NBA. However, coach Leonard Hamilton's program welcomes in a top 15 recruiting class that includes top 100 prospects M.