Saint Louis University has released its basketball schedule for the season ahead. The Billikens play 17 home games at Kiel Center, nine of those on Saturday. SLU will play 18 games against teams that were in post-season play in 2000. SLU’s schedule was ranked 17th toughest in the nation last year. Unlike past seasons, the Billikens don’t open their Conference USA schedule until after January 1st, when they play Louisville January 6th.