2023 Charleston Classic Bracket Released
August 8, 2023
Matchups for 2023 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic Announced
ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic, to be played Nov. 16, 17 and 19 at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C.
Seven of the eight teams in the field are coming off winning records in the 2022-23 season, including Houston, which finished with one of its best seasons in school history (31-3) and advanced to the Sweet 16 as the #1 seed in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Tournament. They will open play in Charleston against Towson from the CAA, which finished 21-12 a year ago.
Another exciting team to watch will be St. John’s, ranked No. 25 in ESPN’s “Way Too Early” Top 25. The Red Storm have a revamped roster under Hall of Famer and new head coach Rick Pitino. Their opening game in Charleston will be against 2023 National Invitation Tournament champion North Texas, which finished last season with an impressive 31-7 record.
Dayton, coming off a 22-12 season. is returning to Charleston for the first time since 2017. The Flyers will play LSU of the SEC in the tournament’s opening game. In the final matchup of Day 1, Wake Forest, representing the ACC, takes on Utah from the Pac-12.
The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. The teams compete once per day, regardless of results. The two unbeaten teams will face off in a championship game on Sunday, Nov. 19 on ESPN.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup/Event | Network |
| Thu, Nov. 16 | 1:30 p.m. | St. John’s vs. North Texas | ESPNU |
| 4 p.m. | Dayton vs. LSU | ESPN2 | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Houston vs. Towson | ESPN2 or ESPNU | |
| 9 p.m. | Utah vs. Wake Forest | ESPN2 or ESPNU | |
| Fri, Nov. 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Consolation Game #1 | ESPNU |
| 2 p.m. | Semifinal #1 | ESPN2 | |
| TBD | Consolation Game #2 | ESPN2 or ESPNU | |
| TBD | Semifinal #2 | ESPN2 or ESPNU | |
| Sun, Nov. 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Seventh Place Game | ESPN+ |
| 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. | Fifth Place Game | ESPN or ESPN2 | |
| 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. | Third Place Game | ESPN or ESPN2 | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Championship Game | ESPN |
All-Tournament tickets for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic are on sale now. Fans can purchase discounted tickets saving $10 at all price levels by using code “Shriners23”. All-Tournament tickets range in price from $225-$135, and are broken into 5 different general admission sections within TD Arena. For more information on Ticketing, please visit www.Charlestonclassic.com.
Single-session tickets will go on sale in October, pending availability. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as Premium Lower Sideline tickets have sold out before October the past three years. Tickets are available at www.CharlestonClassic.com or by calling the College of Charleston box office at (843) 953-2632
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Children’s is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. We also offer specialized services, including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential. All care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status. To view our full range of specialties, please visit shrinerschildrens.org.
ESPN Events
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Tournament Media Contact: Ray Mallouk [email protected]