UConn basketball schedule 2024-25: Baylor, Gonzaga among Huskies' top nonconference games

The Huskies' 2024-25 nonconference schedule is full of intriguing matchups

By Cameron Salerno Sep 10, 2024 at 3:45 pm ET• 3 min read

UConn begins its pursuit of a third consecutive NCAA Tournament championship when it opens the 2024-25 season on Nov. 6 at home against Sacred Heart. The Huskies face New Hampshire, Le Moyne, and Texas A&M-Commerce before heading to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational. The Huskies will open that tournament against Memphis and, if the stars align, could face Michigan State in the following round.

The Maui Invitational isn't the only marquee nonconference game the two-time reigning national champions will be part of. Perhaps the most intriguing game on the slate is a matchup against Baylor at home in early December. That game is part of the Big 12-Big East Challenge and is arguably the best game in the series.

Another top nonconference game is UConn's matchup with Gonzaga at Madison Square Garden. This will mark the fifth all-time meeting between the accomplished programs. UConn defeated Gonzaga 76-63 last season in Seattle.

Despite losing Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer to the NBA, UConn returns potential All-American candidate Alex Karaban. The Huskies added highly touted recruits Ahmad Nowell and Liam McNeeley and former Saint Mary's star Aidan Mahaney via the transfer portal.