RMU hoops schedule updates

Marcus Smart is one of many lotto picks that
RMU will take on this year.

As we all know, the college basketball season is approaching fast. The Colonials have already added multiple games including a rematch of last years epic win over the UK. This year the game will take place at the famous Rupp Arena. On top of that, RMU will play at Oklahoma State and at Alabama. OK State and UK will likely start the season in top five. Both teams are loaded with NBA talent, and multiple lottery picks. UK brought in arguably the best recruiting class in the Coach Cal era.

RMU owned DU in the Velton Jones era.
Can they keep the dominating up?

The Colonials will also play at local Duquesne, and will host Savannah State. RMU will play at Cleveland State and host Texas Arlington in the "Keightley Classic." There will likely be some other games added, and we know they will play every NEC team at home and away. In past years, there were four teams RMU only played once in conference, but with QU and Monmouth leaving the NEC for the MAAC, that is no longer the case. RMU may not play local rival Pitt for the second consecutive year. With the Panthers moving to the ACC, there is a lot of questions with their schedule. On top of that, RMU already has two "buy" games at OK St and Alabama, and plays at UK. That may be enough big tests for Andy Toole. While another upset will continue to build the name of the program, playing teams that have NEC level talent will better prepare the team for conference play.When the final schedule is announced, we will have full analysis. Updates are sure to be posted on ColonialsCorner.com.

Go Colonials!

-- Lee Kunkel
--@Kunkel