Nov 14: Indiana State
ISU had a solid season last year but just came short of the NCAAs.
Grade: B
Nov 16: @ Purdue
The Boiler Makers were the worst team in the Big Ten last season, but still a tough one for the Jags.
Grade: B+
Nov 19: @ Milwaukee
Miwaukee ended up 5th in the Horizon, but made a nice run in the conference tournament to make the dance.
Grade: C
Nov 22: Ball State
Ball State was the worst team in the MAC last season and only won 5 games.
Grade: D+
Nov 25: @ Drake
Drake was 15-16 overall in the MVC but they seem to be on the up and up.
Grade: C
Nov 29: Georgia State
Ron Hunter makes his way back to IUPUI. GSU is a very talented squad and should be the favorite in the Sun Belt
Grade: C+
Dec 6: @ Evansville
The Aces finished tied with Drake at 6-12, but were still pretty competitive.
Grade: C
Dec 9: @ Xavier
Xavier was solid in its first season in the new Big East, but faltered a bit down the stretch and lost in the 1st round to NC State.
Grade: B+
Dec 13: Eastern Kentucky
EKU went 24-10 and gave Kansas a scare in the 1st round losing 80-69.
Grade: C
Dec 15: @ Howard
Howard was awful in the MEAC finishing with an 8-25 record.
Grade: D-
Dec 20: South Alabama
USA went 5-13 and 11-20 overall in the Sun Belt.
Grade: D
Dec 27: @ Richmond
Middle of the Pack A10 team is a nice, challenging road game.
Grade: B-
Dec 29: @ NC Central
The Eagles made the dance and lost a total of only 6 times last season, but played in the MEAC.
Grade: C
Full Schedule
Final Thoughts:
Jason Gardner seems to have this team on the right track bringing in some decent transfers and a solid schedule. This may not be the year for the Jags, but I believe at some point he'll have them back on track like the days of Ron Hunter.
Final Grade: B-
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