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A rare basketball showdown is set for November 27, 2023, when West Virginia University’s Mountaineers meet the University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels in the Dick Vitale Invitational, marking the first encounter in over six decades.
Virginia and Kentucky will meet in a historic doubleheader at the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational in Nashville, featuring expanded competition and ticket pre‑sale this fall.
Duke will face Georgia in the 2026 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 8, a game that highlights the team's storied history with the event and benefits the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
The Wright State Raiders, fresh off a record‑breaking campaign, will join five other programs in the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort, where they aim to defend their Horizon League title.
Kentucky’s women’s basketball team will take on Virginia in a high‑profile matchup at the espnW Invitational in Nashville, continuing a series that the Wildcats lead 2‑0.
The Wildcats will host the Cavaliers at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 20, 2026, as part of a marquee ESPN‑branded event that also features UConn and LSU.
ESPN reveals the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, a Thanksgiving‑week college basketball tournament featuring ten teams across two groups, with games at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.
South Florida and Saint Louis will open the first A‑10/American Showcase on ESPN in a double‑header at Nationwide Arena, featuring new coaches, transfer talent and a partnership aimed at boosting postseason résumés.
The 2026 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic will feature Oklahoma State alongside Dayton, Minnesota, Northwestern, Utah and Virginia Tech in a two‑game format that highlights both tradition and new storylines.
The LSU Tigers will meet the UConn Huskies in the 2026 ESPNW Invitational, reviving a rivalry that has defined women's college basketball for decades.
The University of Georgia announced its full schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting a marquee meeting with Duke at Madison Square Garden and a series of early‑season road trips.
The University of Georgia announced its full slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a marquee clash with Duke at Madison Square Garden and a rugged road through the SEC.
UConn will meet LSU at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 20, 2026, marking the first meeting of coaches Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey since 2016, while the Huskies’ schedule also features games against South Carolina, Duke and other top‑ranked opponents.
St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball team will join Akron, Appalachian State, Belmont, Wright State and Yale in the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, a three‑day Thanksgiving week event held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Florida.
The University of Georgia announced its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting road trips to North Carolina and Georgia Tech, neutral‑site contests in Orlando and New York, and a series of marquee matchups that could shape the Bulldogs’ NCAA résumé.
Duke will face Georgia in a historic Jimmy V Classic showdown on Dec. 8 at Madison Square Garden, part of a doubleheader that underscores the Blue Devils’ dominant season and ambitious non‑conference schedule.
A marquee women's basketball game will pit LSU against UConn on December 20 in Nashville, featuring the sport's top coaches and a storied rivalry that dates back to 2007.
The upcoming December 20 matchup pits two of college basketball’s most successful programs against each other, promising a marquee event for fans and analysts alike.
The university revealed a packed non‑conference calendar that features an early Catholic Clash with Navy, new opponents and a road trip to the Great Plains, while season‑ticket sales open in August.
The 2026‑27 nonconference matchup at Bridgestone Arena will pit two of college basketball’s most successful coaches against each other.
On Dec. 20, the Huskies and Tigers will clash at Bridgestone Arena as part of the espnW Invitational, reviving a rivalry that has defined college basketball for decades.
Kimberly Hiddleston's donation of 250 basketballs to Zarrow International School carries a personal inscription and a broader mission to raise awareness about fentanyl misuse.
The University of Connecticut will open its 2026‑27 women's basketball season against LSU in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 20, 2026, as part of the espnW Invitational. The game pits coaches Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey against each other in a renewed rivalry that has deep roots in college basketball history.
U.S. forward Napheesa Collier, a two‑time Olympic gold medalist, has been selected for the FIBA World Cup roster, bringing her resilience and recent form back to the international stage while the WNBA pauses for the tournament.