No. 20 UConn men’s basketball is part of the Phil Knight Invitational, which in conjunction with the Phil Knight Legacy, are a pair of eight-team men’s brackets and four-team women’s tournaments to celebrate Nike founder Phil Knight’s 85th birthday. The Huskies will face off against Oregon in the opener on Thanksgiving Day, followed by whichever team matches UConn’s result in Alabama and Michigan State. The event’s final game will come against one of Iowa State, North Carolina, Portland and Villanova.
Oregon Ducks
When: Thursday, Nov. 24 — 8 p.m. ET
Where: Moda Center — Portland, Oregon
TV: ESPN2
Odds:
KenPom Predicted Score: UConn 73, Oregon 69
The season begins for real on Thursday.