Projected Gavitt Games Pairings

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It's possible Gophers could participate for 3rd time in 4-year history of Gavitt Games, but guessing they sit out this season. If Gophers do participate, site likely to be opposite of ACC Challenge (if ACC on road as expected, Big East opponent at home, if ACC at home for 2nd straight year, Big East opponent on road). One way or another, would like to think Gophers will play one notable non-conference home game at Williams Arena to replace the (presumably) quality opponent at U.S. Bank Stadium? Let's see if Coyle puts his money where his mouth is.

The last 2 Gavitt Games pairings were released May 3 (2016) and May 24 (2017).

Projected Gavitt Games (Big East) Pairings
Villanova (2) @ Michigan State (0)
Michigan (1) @ Xavier (2)
Penn State (1) @ Butler (2)
Ohio State (1) @ Creighton (3)
Seton Hall (2) @ Nebraska (2)
Georgetown (2) @ Illinois (2) (matchup already has been confirmed)
Iowa (2) @ DePaul (3)
Marquette (2) @ Rutgers (2)

Projected B1G Teams Sitting Out: Indiana (2), Maryland (3), Minnesota (2), Northwestern (2), Purdue (2), Wisconsin (2)

Projected Big East Teams Sitting Out: Providence (3), Saint John's (3)

The number of previous Gavitt Games appearances is noted in parentheses.
 

SelectionSunday said:
It's possible Gophers could participate for 3rd time in 4-year history of Gavitt Games, but guessing they sit out this season. If Gophers do participate, site likely to be opposite of ACC Challenge (if ACC on road as expected, Big East opponent at home, if ACC at home for 2nd straight year, Big East opponent on road). One way or another, would like to think Gophers will play one notable non-conference home game at Williams Arena to replace the (presumably) quality opponent at U.S. Bank Stadium? Let's see if Coyle puts his money where his mouth is.

The last 2 Gavitt Games pairings were released May 3 (2016) and May 24 (2017).

Projected Gavitt Games (Big East) Pairings
Villanova (2) @ Michigan State (0)
Michigan (1) @ Xavier (2)
Penn State (1) @ Butler (2)
Ohio State (1) @ Creighton (3)
Seton Hall (2) @ Nebraska (2)
Georgetown (2) @ Illinois (2) (matchup already has been confirmed)
Iowa (2) @ DePaul (3)
Marquette (2) @ Rutgers (2)

Projected B1G Teams Sitting Out: Indiana (2), Maryland (3), Minnesota (2), Northwestern (2), Purdue (2), Wisconsin (2)

Projected Big East Teams Sitting Out: Providence (3), Saint John's (3)

The number of previous Gavitt Games appearances is noted in parentheses.
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So you're saying they need to know ACC Challenge pairings before they can finalize G Games?
 

JimmyJamesMD said:
So you're saying they need to know ACC Challenge pairings before they can finalize G Games?
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I'd guess both already have a pretty good idea what the pairings are. Coaches know well ahead of announcement so they can schedule accordingly. Most importantly, I'm sure they're told whether they'll have a home or road game.
 


So G games are a limited invite and based on what?
 



SelectionSunday said:
8-year contract. Big East teams guaranteed to play 6 games over the 8 years, Big Ten teams 4 games.
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How about evening it out with opening the Big Ten season with a G game? Kidding, but somewhat strange math these guarantees.
 

Nova vs. Michigan in the Gavitt Games according to Rothstein.

Other games:

Illinois vs. Georgetown
Xavier vs. Wisconsin
Rutgers vs St John's
Penn State vs. DePaul
Marquette vs. Indiana
Creighton vs. Ohio State
Seton Hall vs. Nebraska
 

Gophers7633 said:
Nova vs. Michigan in the Gavitt Games according to Rothstein.

Other games:

Illinois vs. Georgetown
Xavier vs. Wisconsin
Rutgers vs St John's
Penn State vs. DePaul
Marquette vs. Indiana
Creighton vs. Ohio State
Seton Hall vs. Nebraska
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A growing rivalry there. Let's go X!
 



I know its unrealistic due to conference balance, but I wish the Gophers could place this every year. Fun playing against a basketball rich conference.
 

Holy Man said:
A growing rivalry there. Let's go X!
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Isn't Xavier in pretty serious rebuild mode right now? New coach, no macura, no bluiett, o'mara, kanter or gates.

If Wisconsin doesn't win that game, they would be in serious trouble especially if Happ returns which is what I think will happen.
 

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