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An opener against Isiah?
James Madison coach Matt Brady revealed in March that, although no contract had been signed, he expected his team to open next season at Ohio State in the first round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in Value City Arena.

Not so fast, Matt.

Jeff Goodman of FoxSports.com reported today that the Buckeyes will host Florida International in their opener Nov.9. Florida International recently hired former NBA coach and Indiana star Isiah Thomas as its new coach.

Tournament officials have not announced the field, but James Madison, which has three Columbus natives on its roster, still could be in the four-team pod and play Ohio State in a second-round game. Devon Moore of Northland, Eric Beard of Reynoldsburg and Trevon Flores of Eastmoor Academy are on the Dukes' roster.

The first- and second-round games at four regional sites are Nov.9-13. Ohio State, North Carolina, Syracuse and California will host the regionals and, regardless of the outcomes of their games, advance to New York for the semifinals Nov.19 and the championship and consolation games Nov.20 in Madison Square Garden.

An opener against Isiah? (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)