$Stanford Basketball: 5 Can\'t-Miss Games For 2014-2015$

Stanford Basketball: 5 Can't-Miss Games For 2014-2015

By Matt Johnson

Stanford Basketball: 5 Can't-Miss Games For 2014-2015

Stanford Cardinal — Coming off a 23-win season and an NCAA tournament appearance in 2014, the Stanford Cardinal head into the new campaign with high hopes. Coach Johnny Dawkins and the Cardinal return three starters and welcome a heralded recruiting class, only increasing the expectations at Maples Pavilion this season. Here are five can’t-miss games for Stanford in 2014-15.

5. Nov. 21 vs. UNLV

UNLV Runnin' Rebels

5. Nov. 21 vs. UNLV

UNLV Runnin' Rebels — The Cardinal take on the Runnin’ Rebels in Brooklyn as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. With UNLV expected to make a serious push in the MWC this season, Stanford figures to receive a stern test from coach Dave Rice’s team in this early-season contest.

4. Dec. 23 at Texas

Texas Longhorns

4. Dec. 23 at Texas

Texas Longhorns — Stanford gets their toughest non-conference road test of the season when they head to Austin for a contest with coach Rick Barnes’ Longhorns. Texas is coming off a breakthrough campaign that yielded 24 wins, and with the Longhorns bringing back four starters from 2013-2014, the Cardinal will have their hands full in what should be an entertaining matchup.

3. Feb. 15 at Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes

3. Feb. 15 at Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes — After years of inconsistency, coach Tad Boyle has elevated the Buffaloes into one of the Pac-12’s more consistent programs. Colorado has qualified for three consecutive NCAA Tournaments and is predicted to make their fourth-straight showing in 2014-15 -- add in the electric atmosphere at Coors Events Center and their Feb. 15 meeting could be memorable.

2. Jan. 17 vs. Connecticut

Connecticut Huskies

2. Jan. 17 vs. Connecticut

Connecticut Huskies — Coach Kevin Ollie and the defending national champions invade Maples Pavilion for a key contest midway through January. If Stanford can pick up a victory over the Huskies, it would give the Cardinal big-time momentum heading into their game with Pac-12 favorites Arizona just five days later.

1. Jan. 22 vs. Arizona

Arizona Wildcats

1. Jan. 22 vs. Arizona

Arizona Wildcats — Arizona is considered amongst a handful of teams that could claim a national title in 2014-15. The Wildcats are also considered favorites in the Pac-12, which means Stanford will have their home date with Arizona circled on their calendars. Count on the Cardinal and Wildcats to provide the most memorable game of Stanford’s season.

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