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Saint Louis Competitive Non-Conference Schedule is Exactly what College Basketball Needs
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Saint Louis Competitive Non-Conference Schedule is Exactly what College Basketball Needs

College Basketball HQ On SI·​Kevin Connelly·23 days ago
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Over the last handful of years there has been no issue with college basketball coaches wanting to schedule the toughest competition around the country. In fact, powerhouses like Duke, Michigan, and UConn have embraced the idea as it serves as a preparation for the NCAA Tournament. However, the one thing that is rarely seen around the sport is high major teams scheduling the elite mid major because it could negatively impact their metrics for the NCAA Tournament, especially if they lose. There are very little positives that could come scheduling that type of game and it leaves things up to the mid-majors to try and elevate their schedules by playing each other. One team that’s taking things into its own hands is Saint Louis under head coach Josh Schertz as he tries to build and capitalize on his team’s run to the Round of 32 in his first season with the Billikens.…

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