Louisville will face reigning national runner-up Texas Tech on Dec. 10 at Madison Square Garden in one half of the 25th annual Jimmy V. Classic. Indiana will face Connecticut in the other game. Tip-off times for the games will be announced at a later date.
“We are thrilled to welcome Indiana, Louisville, Texas Tech and UConn to this year’s Classic,” said Pete Derzis, ESPN senior vice president of college sports programming and ESPN Events. “The legacy of Jim Valvano and the work of the V Foundation continue to be honored through this event, and we look forward to bringing fans two great matchups as we raise funds and awareness for cancer research.