Breaking down UNC’s 2019-2020 non-conference schedule

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Yesterday, UNC men’s basketball released their 2019-2020 non-conference schedule. The release always feels like an early Christmas present, especially because UNC often plays a tough, challenging slate. Per KenPom, among power conference programs last season, only Kansas and Oklahoma played a tougher non-conference slate. Guess that road game at Wofford wasn’t such a bad idea, eh? But I digress.

Next year’s lineup consists of the usual mix of big name programs, a early-season tournament, and some mid and low-major money games. In total, there are eight regularly schedule games and three games to played at the Battle for Atlantis. If that seems a little light…