The Champions Classic is going to Disney World!
Following the success of the NBA Bubble, Orlando will host eight early season events in college basketball during the first few weeks of the regular season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
In addition to the Champions Classic, the Jimmy V Classic, Preseason NIT, Orlando Invitational, Myrtle Beach Invitational, Charleston Classic, Wooden Legacy, and Diamond Head Classic will all be played in Orlando.
No fans are currently expected to be in attendance for any of the events, according to a source.
Additional games may also be added at a later date in an effort to give the programs in Orlando opportunities to expand their respective non-conference inventory.
Official dates and times will not be determined until the NCAA officially announces a start date for the 20-21 college basketball season on Wednesday.
Check below for a full breakdown of all eight events:
Champions Classic: Kentucky/Kansas, Duke/Michigan State
Jimmy V Classic: Baylor/Rutgers, Gonzaga/Tennessee
Preseason NIT: Arizona, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, St. John’s (matchups have yet to be determined)
Orlando Invitational: Michigan State, Gonzaga, Auburn, Xavier, Saint Louis, Boise State, Belmont, Siena (matchups have yet to be determined)
Myrtle Beach Invitational: Pitt, Nebraska, Missouri, Dayton, Loyola-Chicago, Utah State, Furman, Charlotte (matchups have yet to be determined)
Charleston Classic: Florida State, Seton Hall, Oklahoma State, Houston, Penn State, Tennessee, VCU, Charleston (matchups have yet to be determined)
Wooden Legacy: Kansas, Virginia, UCLA, Georgetown (matchups have yet to be determined)
Diamond Head Classic: Arizona State, Oklahoma, San Diego State, Saint Mary’s, Hawaii, Temple, Seattle, North Texas (matchups have yet to be determined)
