Tennessee has released its full list of non-conference opponents for the upcoming 2018-19 season.
The Vols will tip off things off against Rick Barnes’ alma mater, Lenoir-Rhyne, on Nov. 6 before welcoming Louisiana three days later.
After that, Georgia Tech comes to town, and then Barnes’ squad will head to New York City for the NIT Season Tip-Off on Nov. 21.
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Tennessee will open against Louisville and take on Kansas or Marquette in the next round.
Other notable games on the non-conference schedule include a clash in Phoenix against fellow preseason top 10 foe Gonzaga and a Dec. 15 in-state trip to Memphis, who will be under the leadership of first year head coach Penny Hardaway.
There’s also a highly-anticipated SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchup against West Virginia on Jan. 26.
The Vols are coming off a 26-9 season, which included capturing a share of the SEC regular season title.