The University of Cincinnati released its full 2018-19 men's basketball schedule Wednesday, with a tough nonconference portion plus 18 American Athletic Conference matchups.
The 31-game regular-season schedule includes at least 24 games on national television and potentially 12 games against teams that advanced to postseason play last season.
The newly renovated Fifth Third Arena will serve as the backdrop for 19 home dates, including one exhibition game. The regular season opener is n Wednesday, Nov. 7 (6 p.m. on ESPN2). It marks the first time the in-state rivals have played on UC's campus since 1920.
Led by junior guard Jarron Cumberland and senior guards Justin Jenifer and Cane Broome, the Bearcats are coming off back-to-back 30-win seasons for the first time in program history and look to defend their 2017-18 AAC regular-season and tournament championships.