What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State officially began practice for the 2018-19 season on Thursday.
* The Panthers will open the regular season on Nov. 6, hosting East Tennessee State, an NCAA Tournament team from two years ago.
* Georgia State could play as many as six NCAA Tournament teams from last season during non-conference play this year.
ATLANTA—Coming off a Sun Belt Conference title, appearance in the NCAA Tournament and school record-tying fifth-straight winning season, the Georgia State men’s basketball team officially opened practice and preparations for the 2018-19 season on Thursday.