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Arizona at Kansas
Former Marquette, Tennessee and Northwestern coach Kevin O’Neill signed back on to assist Lute Olson with the Wildcats. His mission: restore the defensive toughness they lacked last season. An early test of their progress against the Big 12 favorite.
Nov. 28
North Carolina at Ohio State
The Tar Heels are loaded and picked by many to win the national title. The Buckeyes are reloading and get a gauge of how far along they are in replacing Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr. and Daequan Cook.
Dec. 8
Marquette at Wisconsin
A neighborhood rivalry fueled by passion, spiced by emotion and topped with a dollop of enmity. Those ingredients inevitably produce an entertaining afternoon.
Jan. 2
Wisconsin at Michigan
This Big Ten opener looms as an intriguing matchup between the Wolverines’ John Beilein and the Badgers’ Bo Ryan, two coaches with distinctive systems. May the best chess master win.
Jan. 5
Louisville at Kentucky
The Cardinals’ Rick Pitino goes back to one of his former homes again, which alone is always worth a look. Making it even better: He goes home this time with a team capable of beating anyone.
Jan. 17
Marquette at Louisville
The Golden Eagles are expected to be among the elite in the Big East, a billing they share with the Cardinals and Georgetown. This meeting could decide who is better among the best.
Jan. 19
USC at UCLA
This tussle for Tinseltown matches the Bruins, favored to return to the Final Four, against the Trojans, starring heralded freshman O.J. Mayo. That promises lights, cameras and action.
Feb. 6
Duke at North Carolina
This season’s first edition of one of the best rivalries in all of sports. The sequel will be presented on March 8 in Durham. If more explanation is needed, you haven’t been paying attention.
Feb. 16
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Michigan State at Indiana
First meeting of the season between co-favorites for the Big Ten title. Since both play a rugged brand of ball, sutures and smelling salts are recommended.
Feb. 23
Tennessee at Memphis
This is not just another neighborhood game, not this year. The Vols and the Tigers are both Top 10 teams, which will add spice to a stew that really doesn’t need extra seasoning.
March 1
Georgetown at Marquette
Both teams should be in the last stages of refining themselves for a run in the NCAA tournament. This one will give a hint as to which one will run the furthest.
March 2
Indiana at Michigan State
There is no guarantee this game will determine the Big Ten champion. But it could.