Butler, Georgetown to compete in loaded 2017-18 nonconference tournament

Of all 10 Big East teams, the Butler Bulldogs and Georgetown Hoyas generally find themselves in the upper echelon of nonconference schedules.

That will continue next season, as both the Bulldogs and Hoyas will take part in the Phil Knight Invitational in Portland, Oregon. The event will be held in honor of Nike founder Phil Knight’s 80th birthday, and will run from November 23-26.

The schedule hasn’t been released yet, but the field will be composed of two eight-team brackets, with each team playing three games.

Per the press release, this field of schools has combined for 23 National Championships and 85 Final Fours.