What You Need to Know:
* Georgia State and Eastern Washington, a pair of 20-plus win and postseason teams from last year, will square off on Monday in the MGM Grand Main Event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
* Sophomore D'Marcus Simonds scored a career-high 29 points at Ole Miss on Friday and is averaging 21.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
* The Panthers are looking to start the season 3-1 for the second time in three seasons.
ATLANTA-A pair of 20-plus win and postseason teams from last year will face off in the MGM Grand Main Event on Monday when Georgia State takes on Eastern Washington at T-Mobile Arena at 4:30 p.