Idaho men’s basketball announced at the Big Sky Media Day Tuesday that the team will jumpstart the season with an exhibition game at the University of Oregon.
Unlike the other preseason exhibition games, all proceeds from the game will go to the Red Cross to benefit victims of the devastating wildfires that took over the Gorge outside of Portland, Oregon late this summer.
The opening game of the season presents Idaho with multiple opportunities beyond simply the experience of playing a tough Pac-12 school on the road.
The Oregon Ducks went 33-6 overall last season and 16-6 in conference play, ending the season with a Pac-12 championship and a long run to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.