And I am not displeased.

Hat tip to Jamie for the notification that the basketball non-conference schedule has been released.

Saturday, Nov. 19 ——- ST. PETERS

Wednesday, Nov. 23 —– ROBERT MORRIS

Saturday, Nov. 26 ——– MAINE

Tuesday, Nov. 29 ——– ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.)

Sunday, Dec. 4 ———– AUBURN

Wednesday, Dec. 7 ——- at Duquesne

Saturday, Dec. 10 ——– PENN STATE

Saturday, Dec. 17 ——– VERMONT

Wednesday, Dec. 21 —— COPPIN STATE

Wednesday, Dec. 28 —— at South Carolina

Saturday, Dec. 31 ——— WISCONSIN

No it isn’t the most difficult schedule, but it is definitely an improvement over the last year. There are, of course, some patsy games, and no sure losses, but there are several games that should be tough and/or toss-ups.

Based on last year’s RPI, the St. Francis (NY) appears to be the biggest dog. They had an RPI of 261.

The toughest games will likely be Wisconsin and at South Carolina.

Kudos to the Pitt Athletic Department, Jamie Dixon and the basketball program for improving the non-con (finally).

I’m sure to have more on this later.