During Lute Olson’s heyday, Arizona would often have one of the most challenging nonconference schedules in the country. Tommy Lloyd appears to be going for that same approach.
The UA formally announced its non-league slate on Monday, one that features five matchups with power-conference opponents and a pre-Christmas tilt against one of the biggest surprise teams from last season.
Arizona will play 11 nonconference games, with six at McKale Center in addition to a pair of exhibitions in October. There is one true road game, at Duke, along with four neutral-site clashes starting with Michigan State in Palm Springs, Calif.