Well, that’s because, for the first time in program history, the Colorado Buffs will face off against the Fighting Irish this season.
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Notre Dame announced a neutral site men’s basketball against Colorado on Wednesday.
Notre Dame last played a regular-season tournament game at Barclays Center on November 17, 2012, a 78-68 win against BYU after losing to Saint Joseph’s 79-70 in overtime the previous night.
Notre Dame returns to Barclays Center in March 2017 for the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
The victor of that game advances to the tournament championship on November 22 against the victor of Northwestern and Texas. If they lose, they will play the loser of that matchup in the third place game.
Former Irish associate head coach Sean Kearney is on the CU staff of coach Tad Boyle.
Here is a look at the Buffs schedule as they participate in the Legends Classic. Times for both home games will be determined later.
You’re probably wondering why there’s a quote from legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz. The Buffs are looking to build their 2015-16 season, in which they finished 22-14, earned a five-seed in the NCAA tournament and lost in the first round.
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ESPN will televise the event, which is now in its 10th season. “I don’t usually compare year-to-year because that’s hard to do”. The Irish return three starters from last year’s 24-12 team. “It’s a heck of a schedule and it’s going to be a heck of a challenge”.
