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Nov. 23, 2015 Issue

Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Brook. The Seawolves return all five starters from a team that won nearly two‑thirds of its games last year and was ranked No. 87 nationally on Ken‑ pom.com in the preseason. That's not too far behind Illinois (No. 60 nationally), and the Illini are expected to give the Irish a tough game this season. Stony Brook also ranks higher than ACC opponents such as Virginia Tech (No. 130) and Boston College (No. 157). The runner‑up up‑ set selection goes to Loyola Chicago, with the Ramblers returning four start‑ ers from their 24‑13 team last season. They're ranked No. 106 in the country in Kenpom.com's preseason ratings. Of the 10 non‑conference games to open the regular season, eight fall in this category. That scheduling should allow for Notre Dame to start the sea‑ son with a strong record, while fine‑ tuning its lineup and style of play. BUBBLE GAMES These are the games that could go During his 20-year career as a head coach, Mike Brey has compiled 14 20-win seasons and 12 NCAA Tournament appearances — achievements that are again within reach in 2015-16. PHOTO BY JOE RAYMOND

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