The University of Colorado men's basketball team is headed back to Las Vegas in December for a non-conference holiday tournament for the third time under coach Tad Boyle.
CU will compete in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic to be held December 22-23 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The 2015 field announced Thursday also includes SMU, Penn State, Kent State, Canisius, Hampton, Louisiana Monroe and Nicholls State.
Tickets for the final rounds in Las Vegas are available at the Orleans Arena box office beginning Friday,(1.888.234.2334 or 702.284.7777) and at www.orleansarena.com.
The holiday tournament is the ninth straight year the Buffaloes will be participating in a midseason neutral court showcase during the non-conference portion of the season.