Gopher nonconference schedule update (June 14): no Oakland

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A member of Oakland's basketball staff confirmed that Oakland will not play the Gophers in 2011-12. A couple months ago OU head coach Greg Kampe reported his Grizzlies would play at Minnesota, but apparently the game fell through. The Grizzlies will, however, play Michigan @ the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Still seeking official confirmation whether the Gophers will play both NDSU and SDSU. Also of note, according to the online season-ticket renewal form, it appears the Gophers' opener vs. Bucknell will be Saturday, Nov. 12.

What we know (or has been reported) about the Gophs' 2011-12 nonconference schedule, with some conjecture (1st-round Old Spice opponent) thrown in. According to the Gopher ticket office, there will be 10 regular-season nonconference home games.

Last season's RPI is noted in parentheses.

Home (10)
1. Virginia Tech (62) -- NIT Round of 16 (Wednesday, Nov. 30)
2. USC (67) -- NCAA First Four (Saturday, Dec. 3)
3. Bucknell (79) -- NCAA Round of 64 (Saturday, Nov. 12)
4. South Dakota State (183)
5. North Dakota State (238)
6. TBD
7. TBD
8. TBD
9. TBD
10.TBD (perhaps Old Spice Classic exempt preliminary or exempt game @ Target Center?)

Road (0)

Neutral/Old Spice Classic (3)
1. Texas Tech (165) -- this is a guess (Thursday, Nov. 24)
2. 2nd round (Friday, Nov. 25)
3. 3rd round (Sunday, Nov. 27)

2 of:
Dayton (70) -- NIT Round of 32
Indiana State (84) -- NCAA Round of 64
Fairfield (97) -- NIT Round of 16
Arizona State (161)
DePaul (234)
Wake Forest (260)

Current Projected Average RPI of ALL Nonconference Opponents: 132.333
Current Projected Average RPI of HOME Nonconference Opponents: 125.8

2010-11 Final Average RPI of ALL Nonconference Opponents: 153.25
2010-11 Final Average RPI of HOME Nonconference Opponents: 181.5