Exhibition Games Highlight College Basketball Schedule for October 11

College basketball fans can look forward to 11 exhibition games across the country on Sunday, October 11, featuring several prominent teams including reigning national champion Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers, and Villanova. These exhibitions allow coaches to evaluate new talent, test different lineups, and build team chemistry ahead of the regular season, which starts in November.

Michigan will kick off its exhibition schedule after winning the national championship, while Indiana will face in-state rival Butler at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse—a venue the Hoosiers haven't visited since 1993. Maryland will take on Georgia Tech in Baltimore, providing an opportunity for both teams to assess their new players and strategies.

Here is the full schedule with times in Eastern:

- Mercer at Kennesaw State, 1 p.m. ET, KSU Convocation Center, Kennesaw, Georgia - No confirmed television or streaming.

- Villanova at Rutgers, 1 p.m. ET, Jersey Mike's Arena, Piscataway, New Jersey - Streaming on B1G+, Radio on Villanova Sports Radio Network and Rutgers student radio WRSU.

- Eastern Michigan at Michigan, 2 p.m. ET, Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan - Streaming on B1G+.

- Long Island University at UMBC, 2 p.m. ET, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Baltimore, Maryland - No confirmed television or streaming.

- Lees-McRae at UNC Wilmington, 2 p.m. ET, Trask Coliseum, Wilmington, North Carolina - No confirmed television or streaming.

- Rhode Island at Massachusetts, 3 p.m. ET, Mullins Center, Amherst, Massachusetts - No television or streaming.

- New Mexico at Oklahoma State, 3 p.m. ET, Gallagher-Iba Arena, Stillwater, Oklahoma - Radio on Cowboy Radio Network and Varsity Network; no television or streaming.

- Evansville at Austin Peay, 4 p.m. ET, F&M Bank Arena, Clarksville, Tennessee - No confirmed television or streaming.

- Northern Colorado vs. Wyoming, 4 p.m. ET, Pronghorn Center, Gillette, Wyoming - Audio available through Wyoming Athletics, streaming not confirmed on the official listing.

- Georgia Tech vs. Maryland, 4:30 p.m. ET, Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Baltimore, Maryland - Streaming on B1G+.

- Indiana at Butler, 6:30 p.m. ET, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana - TV on WISH-TV; streaming free on WISH-TV's website.

Michigan, coming off a strong 37-3 season, will be looking to transition its lineup after losing several key players. Elliot Cadeau is expected to lead the offense while Trey McKenney may emerge as a significant scoring threat. The exhibition against Eastern Michigan will offer insights into how the Wolverines plan to structure their rotation for the upcoming season.

Indiana’s game against Butler is significant as it marks the debut of Ronald Nored as Butler's head coach. This matchup offers both teams a chance to assess their effectiveness against a familiar opponent. Recent transfers for Indiana, including Markus Burton and Aiden Sherrell, will be evaluated for their fit within the team dynamics.

In the second game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Maryland will take on Georgia Tech. Maryland's squad, featuring experienced guard DJ Wagner, will look to solidify its offensive strategy against an ACC rival. Georgia Tech, led by new coach Scott Cross, aims to build chemistry among many new players.

The match between Villanova and Rutgers also presents an important opportunity for both programs as they prepare for the upcoming demanding conference schedules. Coaches will use these games primarily for development rather than focusing solely on the score.

Overall, Sunday’s exhibition games will be worth watching as teams identify strengths and weaknesses ahead of the regular season.