East Carolina Pirates Set to Tip-Off 2023-24 Season

Pirates to Face Challenging Non-Conference Slate

The East Carolina University (ECU) Pirates men's basketball team is gearing up for the start of the 2023-24 season, which promises to be an exciting one for fans. The Pirates, led by head coach Michael Schwartz, will face a challenging non-conference schedule that includes games against some of the top teams in the country.

Non-Conference Schedule Highlights

The Pirates' non-conference schedule features a number of marquee matchups, including a home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 10th. ECU will also travel to face the Duke Blue Devils on December 16th and the Tennessee Volunteers on December 21st. The Pirates will also participate in the Charleston Classic tournament, where they will face off against The College of Charleston, UMass, and Hofstra.

In addition to their non-conference slate, the Pirates will also compete in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). The AAC is one of the top basketball conferences in the country, and the Pirates will face stiff competition from the likes of Houston, Memphis, and Cincinnati.

The Pirates are coming off a successful 2022-23 season, in which they finished 21-11 overall and 12-6 in the AAC. The Pirates advanced to the semifinals of the AAC Tournament and earned a berth in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).

The Pirates are hoping to build on their success from last season and make a run at the NCAA Tournament this year. The Pirates have a talented team that includes returning All-AAC selection Tristen Newton and a number of promising newcomers. The Pirates are led by a coaching staff that has a history of winning championships and competing at a high level.

The Pirates are excited to get the season started and are looking forward to facing the challenges that lie ahead. The Pirates are confident that they have the talent and the experience to compete at a high level and achieve their goals.