MM wants to get the team out in road/neutral surroundings and get battle tested.
Vancouver is one nice place to visit, although I think the team will be indoors a lot.....
I do not believe State was in the Elite 8 last year. If Oregon, possible Boley Bowl beckons.
From Anthony Anderson:
Just recently back from Italy/Croatia trip, global-minded @ndwbb head out of country again in Nov, this time for holiday tourney play in Vancouver Showcase. Irish open event vs Gonzaga on 11/22, Thanksgiving Day, 3 pm ET. Elite 8 teams Oregon St & S. Carolina also in 8-team field
It's Oregon State. They defeated Western Kentucky, Tennessee, and Baylor before falling to Louisville in the Elite 8.