Makur Maker, Howard scheduled to meet Villanova, N.C. State, Notre Dame, Harvard, Yale in loaded non-conference

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Makur Maker made history on Friday when he pledged to Howard University, becoming the highest-ranked prospect to commit to a historically Black college or university in recent memory.

Assuming the 6-foot-11 Maker suits up at Howard for the 2020-21 season, he will be showcased against a slew of big-name opponents in the non-conference.

Here is Howard’s non-conference schedule.

Villanova – Nov 3rd
N.C. State – Nov 15th
Harvard – Nov 24th
Yale – Dec 4th
Hampton – Dec 7th (home)
UPenn – Dec 23rd
Northwestern- Dec 29th
Notre Dame – Jan 18th MLK (home)

Maker is due to discuss his commitment on ESPN’s platforms on Thursday.

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— Makur Maker (@MakurMaker) July 3, 2020

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.