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Michigan basketball is headed back to the Big Apple for a big game.
The program announced Wednesday that is has added a powerhouse matchup to its 2024 slate as the Wolverines will now play Arkansas, led by new head coach John Calipari, as part of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 10.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – APRIL 10: New head coach John Calipari of the Arkansas Razorbacks is introduced to the fans and the media at Bud Walton Arena on April 10, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Michigan will play in the second game (ESPN, approx 9 p.m.), which follows the opener of Miami vs. Tennessee.
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“Playing in the Jimmy V Classic for a second straight year is not only an honor, but it will be a special opportunity for our program,” said new head coach Dusty May in a statement. “The city, the atmosphere, and playing in the Garden is a tremendous experience for our team and Michigan fans. However, it’s not just about a game against Arkansas.
“It’s about bringing continued awareness for the research that needs to be done so hopefully one day we can rid the world of this disease.”
May’s Florida Atlantic squad played in the tournament last year and fell to Illinois, 98-89, though U-M transfer Vlad Goldin did put up 23 points and four rebounds.
The tournament, named for legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano, is held annually to raise both money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. This is the 30th year of the tournament, which began in 1995, and the 21st time it will be held at Madison Square Garden.
This will be the eighth all-time meeting between Michigan and Arkansas: U-M has a slight edge in the all-time series lead, 4-3, and was the winner when these teams last met 12 years ago at Crisler Center, an 80-67 (Dec. 8, 2012) under John Beilein.
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-08-21 19:52:21
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