Preview Roundups
November 27, 2015
Alabama at Wichita St. 12:00 PM ET
Ron Baker had to carry most of the load for the Wichita State offense and his 25-point performance was almost enough in the first round of the AdvoCare Invitational at Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Baker will try to duplicate his performance as the 20th-ranked Shockers begin play in the tournament’s consolation round Friday against Alabama.
Connecticut at Gonzaga 12:30 PM ET
No. 11 Gonzaga and No. 21 Connecticut have to regroup after their first losses of the season and must do so quickly as they face off Friday in the consolation game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament at Paradise Island, Bahamas. The Bulldogs went down to the final possession before bowing 62-61 to Texas A&M while the Huskies lost their lead for good midway through the second half in a falling to Syracuse 79-76 in Thursday's semifinals.
Arkansas at Stanford 12:30 PM ET
Stanford hopes to halt a three-game slide when it takes on Arkansas in the consolation game of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Cardinal were no match for Villanova in a 59-45 defeat and are in danger of losing four consecutive non-conference games for the first time since the 1985-86 season.
Arkansas St. at Baylor 1:00 PM ET
Baylor looks to post its third straight victory - and fourth in four tries at home this season - when it hosts Arkansas State on Friday afternoon. The Bears are coming off a 39-point rout of Savannah State at home on Monday, while the Red Wolves were on the wrong side of a 23-point decision at Oregon two days later.
Lipscomb at South Carolina 2:00 PM ET

South Carolina looks to continue its best start in more than a decade when the undefeated Gamecocks host Lipscomb on Friday. The Gamecocks return home after claiming the Paradise Jam title and aim to move to 6-0 for the first time since starting the 2003-04 campaign with eight straight wins.

Southern California at Xavier 2:30 PM ET
USC suffered through growing pains while winning 12 of 32 games in coach Andy Enfield’s first year at the helm last season and the Trojans are showing that they learned plenty. USC takes on unbeaten Xavier in the semifinals of the AdvoCare Invitational Friday at Lake Buena Vista, Fla., only 24 hours after knocking off 20th-ranked Wichita State.
Nebraska Omaha at Minnesota 3:00 PM ET
Rebounding and inexperience figured to be challenges for Minnesota entering the season, and through five games the Golden Gophers have struggled in both areas. Friday’s home contest against Omaha provides coach Richard Pitino’s team a chance to gather itself before beginning a difficult December featuring matchups with Clemson, South Dakota State and Oklahoma State.
Syracuse at Texas A&M 3:00 PM ET
Texas A&M registered its first high profile victory of the season Thursday and looks to add another to its resume when it squares off with Syracuse in Friday's championship of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament at Paradise Island, Bahamas. Tonny Trocha-Morelos made all four of his 3-point attempts and the Aggies played well defensively in handing No. 11 Gonzaga its first loss in Thursday's semifinals.
Georgia Tech at Villanova 3:00 PM ET
Ninth-ranked Villanova looks to win its second holiday tournament in as many years when it faces Georgia Tech in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Friday in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Wildcats downed Stanford 59-45 in the semifinals to improve to 3-0 all-time at the Barclays Center after winning the Legends Classic on the same court last year.
UC Irvine at Boston College 3:00 PM ET
A clash of 7-footers should take center stage Friday when UC Irvine meets Boston College in a consolation game at the Wooden Legacy at Cal State Fullerton. The Anteaters feature 7-6 center Mamadou Ndiaye, the tallest player in college basketball last season, while the Eagles counter with 7-1 Dennis Clifford, who isn't used to giving away five inches to the opposing center.
Northeastern at Miami-Florida 4:00 PM ET
Miami caught the attention of the college basketball world by winning the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, going from unranked to No. 19 after back-to-back wins over ranked foes Utah and Butler. The Hurricanes return home Friday to face Northeastern, which boasts four starters from last year's NCAA Tournament team.
Kentucky at South Florida 5:00 PM ET
Top-ranked Kentucky looks to stay unbeaten when it faces USF as part of the ARS/Rescue Rooter Hoophall Miami Invitational in Florida on Friday. The Wildcats have won each of their first five games by more than 10 points, most recently disposing of Boston University 82-62 on Tuesday.
East Carolina at Stetson 5:00 PM ET
East Carolina looks to snap a three-game slide when it meets Stetson in the consolation round of the Las Vegas Invitational on Friday. The Pirates struggled offensively and blew an eight-point halftime lead Thursday in falling 54-46 to undefeated Arkansas-Little Rock.
Boise St. at Michigan St 5:30 PM ET
Michigan State guard Denzel Valentine made his first career start against Boise State as a freshman three years ago and Friday, the No. 4 Spartans and Valentine will greet the Broncos again in the semifinals of the Wooden Legacy in Fullerton, Calif. Valentine has progressed immensely during his Michigan State career and Thursday posted his second triple-double of the season and first in tournament history, producing 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 99-68 victory against Boston College.
Florida Gulf Coast at Florida 6:30 PM ET
Florida hosts interstate foe FGCU on Friday in a rematch of a memorable NCAA Sweet 16 game in 2013 in which the Gators ended the Eagles' Cinderella run. Both teams still are trying to create an identity, with the Gators being led by new coach Mike White and the Eagles counting on a number of inexperienced players.
Cincinnati at Nebraska 6:30 PM ET

Undefeated Cincinnati is starting to draw some national attention. The 5-0 Bearcats have climbed into the top 25 this week at No. 24 heading into Friday’s semifinal matchup against Nebraska in Barclays Center Classic in Brooklyn. 

Virginia Tech at Iowa St. 7:00 PM ET
No. 5 Iowa State is a deep and talented team with three different leading scorers in each of its first three games. The Cyclones and their balanced scoring attack look to improve to 4-0 on Friday against Virginia Tech in the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla.
Winthrop at N.C. State 7:00 PM ET

Looking to build off a big neutral-site win, North Carolina State returns home Friday to face a test from undefeated Winthrop. The Wolfpack knocked off No. 17 LSU on Tuesday in the Legends Classic, but they won’t have much time to enjoy it before welcoming the upset-minded Eagles for the opener of a three-game homestand. 

Iowa at Notre Dame 7:00 PM ET
Two teams that expected to play in the semifinals will meet in the consolation bracket instead as Notre Dame battles Iowa at the AdvoCare Invitational on Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. No. 18 Notre Dame was upset by Monmouth 70-68 on Thursday in the first round while the Hawkeyes made a big rally to take the lead late before falling 82-77 to Dayton.
Michigan at Texas 7:00 PM ET
Despite traveling as much as any team in college basketball, Texas has spent most of November facing somewhat familiar opponents. The Longhorns attempt to wrap up their stay at Paradise Island in the Bahamas with consecutive victories Friday when they face Michigan in a fifth-place game in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Ohio St. at Memphis 7:30 PM ET
Ohio State looks to snap a two-game losing streak when it meets Memphis in the Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational at Miami on Friday. The Buckeyes suffered an 82-74 loss to Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, their second straight setback at home to a non-major conference opponent after winning their previous 151 dating back to December 1994.
Richmond at California 8:00 PM ET
California looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it meets Richmond in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational at the Orleans Arena on Friday. The No. 13 Golden Bears won their first four games by an average of 21 points but were overwhelmed by San Diego State’s smothering defense in Thursday’s 72-58 loss while the Spiders fell 67-59 to No. 22 West Virginia in the other semifinal.
Stephen F. Austin at Tulane 8:30 PM ET
Tulane lost 11 of its final 13 games last season, and this year doesn't appear to be headed down a better path. With three losses in their first five games, the Green Wave hope to deliver a better performance in Nashville on Friday against Stephen F. Austin in the American Sports Network Challenge in Music City.
Northwestern St. at Auburn 8:30 PM ET
Auburn finishes up its season-opening four-game homestand Friday, when it hosts non-conference foe Northwestern State. Bruce Pearl’s squad has been up and down thus far, going 2-1 with some inconsistent performances, but a 30-point victory over Georgia Southern in their last outing has the Tigers feeling confident.
Long Beach St. at Oklahoma St. 8:30 PM ET
Long Beach State hits the road for the first time when its faces Oklahoma State for the second time in six days. The Cowboys held off a second-half rally to post an 82-77 win on Sunday at Long Beach.
Idaho State at Utah 9:00 PM ET
After winning two of three games in the competitive Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Utah returns home to host Idaho State on Friday night at the Huntsmen Center. The Utes, led by Pac-12 Player of the Week Jakob Poeltl, knocked off Temple 74-68 on Sunday in the third-place game after earlier defeating Texas Tech (73-63) and losing to Miami (90-66) in the semifinals.
George Washington at Tennessee 9:00 PM ET

Tennessee has responded well to a loss in its second game of the season, reeling off three double-digit victories over the last week. The itinerary, however, takes a sizable step up in Brooklyn on Friday as the Volunteers face 5-0 George Washington in the Barclays Center Classic semifinals.

Illinois at UAB 9:30 PM ET
Some coaches focus more on offense, while others preach defense the majority of the time. It's no secret where Illinois coach John Groce's head is at heading into Friday's matchup with UAB at the Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla.
Washington at Charlotte 9:30 PM ET
After mostly cruising through its first three contests, Washington’s young roster is getting its first taste of adversity in the Bahamas. The Huskies attempt to end their two-game slide Friday when they square off against Charlotte in the seventh-place game in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island.
West Virginia at San Diego St. 10:30 PM ET
West Virginia puts its unbeaten record on the line Friday against San Diego State in the championship game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational at the Orleans Arena. The No. 22 Mountaineers’ up-tempo pace figures to be tested by the defensive-minded Aztecs, who rallied from an 15-point deficit in the second half to hand No. 13 California its first loss in Thursday’s semifinal.
Providence at Arizona 11:30 PM ET
A premier matchup involving top 10 teams is on the horizon at the Wooden Legacy, but first No. 10 Arizona must get past Providence in Friday's semifinals in Fullerton, Calif., after the Wildcats barely survived their first-round game. Arizona let a 17-point first-half lead evaporate Thursday against winless Santa Clara before finally dispatching the Broncos in overtime, a couple hours after No. 4 Michigan State rolled over Boston College to advance to the other semifinal.