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Jimmy V Classic

Dec. 10, 2024

Madison Square Garden

Men's - Dec. 10 @ Madison Square Garden

Miami (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)
Tennessee (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)
Arkansas (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)
Michigan (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)

Women's - Dec. 15 @ KFC Yum! Center

NC State (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)
Louisville (/basketball/mens-college-basketball)

About Jimmy V Classic

The two early-season events showcase top college basketball programs on ESPN and will highlight Jimmy V Week, a week-long initiative across multiple ESPN platforms and programs featuring special content to help raise funds for cancer research.


Jimmy V Men’s Classic

The 2024 doubleheader will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Featuring Miami vs. Tennessee & Michigan vs. Arkansas.

Jimmy V Women’s Classic

The 2024 Jimmy V Women’s Classic features NC State @ Louisville, played at the KFC YUM! Center on December 15.

The V Foundation

The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, ESPN commentator and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants in North America through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V team is committed to funding the best scientists to accelerate Victory Over Cancer® and save lives. To learn more, visit v.org.

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