Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings: Every team's most important nonconference game
Jeff Borzello
created: Aug. 6, 2025, 7:18 a.m. | updated: Aug. 6, 2025, 12:23 p.m.
This time we're going with one nonconference game to watch for each way-too-early top 25 program.
It's not necessarily the best game or the toughest opponent on the schedule, but perhaps an early statement opportunity or an interesting matchup.
Brandon Sumrall/Getty ImagesPrevious ranking: 2Nov. 3 vs. Arizona in Las VegasIt's hard to pass up the season opener for the reigning national champs.
Projected starting lineupRobert Wright III (11.5 PPG at Baylor)Kennard Davis Jr. (16.3 PPG at Southern Illinois)Richie Saunders (16.5 PPG)A.J.
But if there's a time to face a transfer-heavy backcourt like St. John's, it might be early in the season.
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