Iowa basketball got its first look at some specifics about its upcoming schedule, as the team announced today two of its first opponents, and also the starting time of the game against Northern Iowa.

The Hawkeyes will compete in the 2K Classic this year, and their regional round games will be played against Hampton University on Nov. 14 and North Dakota State on Nov. 17, both at home.

Tip-off times remain to be specified, as well as details of the television coverage.

Additionally, the team announced that its game versus Northern Iowa, as part of the Hy-Vee Big Four Classic, will tip off at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

The last meeting between the in-state schools was an 80-73 victory for the Hawkeyes in the 2012 Big Four Classic.

— by Kyle Mann