fromESPN.com3 days agoNational Basketball AssociationReports: ACC adds room for nonconference gms.The ACC is reducing its men's basketball schedule to 18 games to allow for more nonconference matchups and improve NCAA Tournament prospects.
fromESPN.com4 months agoMiscellaneousPower Rankings: UConn, Gonzaga, UCLA and Illinois poised for big jump -- or slideThe nonconference schedule is pivotal for shaping Power Rankings as teams gear up for conference play.Key matchups between ranked teams will influence perceptions and team standings.Illinois, Gonzaga, and UCLA all face crucial games that could define their seasons.