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2K Sports Classic

Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Championship Rounds

November 15 & 16, 2012 Madison Square Garden Villanova Regional

West Lafayette Regional

November 9 & 11, 2012

VillaNova UDC Marshall

Purdue Bucknell Hofstra

Tuscaloosa Regional

Corvallis Regional

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Table of Contents 2K Sports Welcome................................4 Wounded Warrior Project Welcome.......5 Wounded Warrior Project................... 6-8 Madison Square Garden.................... 9-10 2012-13 Season Preview – Top 25.....13-14 2K Sports Classic Game Notes.........16-17

2K Sports Classic

benefiting Wounded Warrior Project Championship Rounds

November 15 & 16, 2012 Madison Square Garden

Villanova Regional Villanova Wildcats................................ 19 UDC Firebirds.......................................20 Marshall Thundering Herd.................... 21

Nov. 15 Nov. 16

West Lafayette Regional Purdue Boilermakers............................23 Bucknell Bison.....................................24 Hofstra Pride........................................25 Tournament Bracket............................. 27 Team Rosters................................. 28-29 2K Sports Classic Tournament Preview.......................30

Tuscaloosa Regional Alabama Crimson Tide.........................32 South Dakota State Jackrabbits..........33 West Alabama Tigers...........................34

Subregional Rounds

Villanova Regional The Pavilion | Villanova, Pa.

Hempstead SubRegional Mack Sports Complex | Hempstead, N.Y.

Nov. 9 UDC at Villanova Nov. 11 Marshall at Villanova

7 p.m. 1 p.m.

West Lafayette Regional Mackey Arena | West Lafayette, Ind. Nov. 9 Bucknell at Purdue Nov. 11 Hofstra at Purdue Tuscaloosa Regional Coleman Coliseum | Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Corvallis Regional

Nov. 9 South Dakota State at Alabama Nov. 11 West Alabama at Alabama

Event History...................................41-49 Top 10 Tournament Games............. 41 Top 10 Performances......................42 Year-By-Year Results................44-49 Players in the NBA Draft.......................50 Event Records................................ 53-54 Other Gazelle Group Events.................56

7 p.m. 9 p.m. 5 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Regional Rounds

Northern New Mexico Eagles...............34

Oregon State Beavers..........................36 Niagara Purple Eagles.......................... 37 New Mexico State Aggies....................38

Alabama vs. Oregon State Villanova vs. Purdue Consolation Game Championship Game

7 p.m. 2 p.m.

9 p.m. 5 p.m.

Corvallis Regional Gill Coliseum | Corvallis, Ore. Nov. 9 Niagara at Oregon State 9 p.m. Nov. 11 New Mexico St. at Oregon St. 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18

Marshall vs. UDC 4:30 p.m. South Dakota St. vs. Hofstra South Dakota St. vs. Marshall 2:30 p.m. UDC vs. Hofstra UDC vs. South Dakota St. 12:30 p.m. Marshall vs. Hofstra

Niagara Falls Subregional Gallagher Center | Niagara Falls, N.Y. Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18

Bucknell vs. Niagara 7 p.m. Bucknell vs. New Mexico St. 5:30 p.m. West Alabama vs. Bucknell 1:30 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Niagara

Las Cruces Subregional Pan American Center | Las Cruces, N.M. Nov. 21 Northern New Mexico vs. New Mexico State

9 p.m. all times Eastern

On The Cover Host Teams (top to bottom) – Alabama’s Trevor Releford, Villanova’s James Bell, Purdue’s D.J. Byrd, Oregon State’s Ahmad Starks. Non-Host Teams (by regional) – UDC’s Keith Brooks, Marshall’s Dennis Tinnon, Bucknell’s Cameron Ayers, Hofstra’s Stevie Mejia, South Dakota State’s Nate Wolters, West Alabama’s Steven Samuels, Niagara’s Ameen Tanksley, New Mexico State’s Daniel Mullings.

Credits The 2012 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project is produced by: The Gazelle Group, Inc. 475 Wall Street | Princeton, N.J. 08540 (609) 921-1300 | fax (609) 921-2332 GazelleGroup.com

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Welcome Jason ArGent Vice President of Marketing 2K Sports

November 2012 Dear Fans, Welcome to the 2012 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project®, the official tip-off of the collegiate basketball season. It’s always an honor to be back at Madison Square Garden for such a high quality sporting event and an even greater cause. As a commitment to excellence, 2K Sports continues to lead the sports video game industry by delivering top quality, innovative titles such as NBA 2K13 and Major League Baseball 2K12. We are proud to note that we have been the top rated pro basketball game thirteen years running, and the top-selling for the past five years thanks to our great fans. The 2K Sports Classic is proud to sponsor such a worthy cause and bring much-needed awareness to the issues our nation’s wounded servicemen and women face. Your attendance helps to further the mission of Wounded Warrior Project to honor and empower wounded warriors. We would like to thank all of the coaches, players, and universities that are participating in the 2K Sports Classic, but most of all we would like to thank the fans for the continued support of their teams and college basketball. Sincerely,

Jason Argent Vice President of Marketing 2K Sports

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Welcome Steven Nardizzi Executive Director Wounded Warrior Project

November 2012 Dear Fans, Welcome to the 2012 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project®, the official tip-off of the collegiate basketball season. This tournament serves as a phenomenal vehicle to highlight the needs of this generation of wounded service members, and their families, as they transition to civilian life. As executive director of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), I am honored our organization is such a visible part of this tournament. More wounded servicemen and women continue to return home from the battlefield. While over 49,000 have been physically injured, even more return with wounds you can’t see. It’s estimated as many as 400,000 live with the effects of invisible wounds like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression. The 2K Sports Classic is bringing much-needed awareness to the mental health issues of returning veterans. And, contributions from tonight’s event will help fund WWP mental health programming and policy efforts, as well as other programs that offer a holistic approach to overall wellness and economic success. Thank you to all of the players, coaches, universities, and fans for participating in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. By being here today, you are helping further our mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Sincerely,

Steven Nardizzi Executive Director Wounded Warrior Project

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CHRIS GORDON IS SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS The former Army staff sergeant is playing basketball with his son, Justin, to keep himself mentally sharp and physically active. Over a half million men and women like Chris are returning to their hometowns, carrying the visible and invisible wounds of war. Wounded Warrior ProjectÂŽ (WWP) provides 18 mind, body, educational, and economically empowering programs. These programs assist wounded service members and their families as they successfully transition to a well-adjusted life. Please support Wounded Warrior Project and get involved by learning more at woundedwarriorproject.org. CFC #11425 Wounded Warrior Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ÂŠ2012 Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

Wounded Warrior Project Warrior Profile: BRIAN SCHWITTERS

MISSION To honor and empower wounded warriors

We Can All Relate to Each Other in Unique Ways

Amee Schwitters looks lovingly at her husband Brian, takes him by the hand, and says, “Before Iraq, Brian was an almost annoyingly happy person.” Brian shakes his head yes with emphatic agreement. It’s been a long road for Brian and Amee, but they both agree they wouldn’t have made it this far without the help of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). “In 2011, a family friend recommended I go to a women’s caregiver retreat in New York sponsored by WWP,” says Amee. “Everyone was in different stages of their own healing process. I was able to establish connections and relationships with these women, and we still stay in contact.” Amee came home with a new outlook on what Brian was going through. She encouraged him to join her at an upcoming WWP couples retreat, but Brian said no. “However, Amee put her foot down and practically forced me to go,” explains Brian. “I’m so glad I did. Now my advice for others is to embrace that you are not the same person. There are people out there who want to help you. Build that support group. Do it sooner rather than later.”

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Brian was already in the Marines as a reservist when he met Amee in the summer of 2003. Both were firefighters, battling wild land fires in Lincoln, Montana. “When I got called to Iraq, I had the option to not go. But there is a brotherhood with the Marines, so I wanted to serve and not let my guys down.” Amee, who now has her PhD in medical anthropology, says she earned some of the best grades of her life in school during those 10 months. She worried so much about Brian she buried herself in her studies. “I remember him calling me to tell me things were OK,” says Amee. “All I could hear were rockets, guns, and bombs exploding in the background.” Brian describes his experiences in Iraq – including the Second Battle of Fallujah – as “a lot of combat, a lot of frustration, and a lot of stress.” When he returned home, Brian decided to leave military life and start a family with Amee. But she says she noticed a change in Brian almost immediately. Brian noticed it, too. “I had anxiety issues and disconnected from people,” says Brian. “I’m often defensive and fight feelings of hopelessness – which makes me feel even more isolated.” Amee says she wasn’t prepared for how to help integrate Brian back into civilian life. “I didn’t know what to say or how to help him talk about his experiences.” Brian agrees the transition is hard: “One day you’re in Iraq and the next day it’s like you’re in a foreign country again – but this time it’s the United States.” In 2007, Amee encouraged Brian to seek help. He was reluctant at first, sticking to the Marine mentality of toughing things out. But he finally relented. Doctors diagnosed Brian with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I started seeing a counselor once a week, and that made a big difference,” says Brian. “Managing PTSD is a day-to-day thing. Some days are easy; some are bad. You cope and make adjustments.” Brian and Amee have seen even more improvements once they became involved with WWP. Amee’s advice for couples is similar: “You need to learn to love the new person and grow with him. PTSD isn’t a stigma. I want to encourage others to come forward and get help. It saved us, and it can save you, too.”

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VISION To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history PURPOSE To raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members; to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs HISTORY WWP began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist them as they recover and transition back to civilian life. Tens of thousands of Wounded Warriors and family members receive support each year through WWP programs designed to nurture the mind and body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement. To get involved, donate, or learn more visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

Program Structure MIND Interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, peer support, and professional services empower Wounded Warriors to maintain healthy, meaningful relationships and to pursue life goals without the barriers and stigma associated with mental health issues. BODY Living active, healthy lives through adaptive sports, recreational activities, and nutrition education allows Wounded Warriors to achieve independence and enjoy an improved quality of life. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT Collegiate education programs, information technology training, and employment assistance provide long-term financial stability for injured service members and their families. ENGAGEMENT The Alumni and Peer Mentoring programs help warriors stay connected as their needs evolve. The Policy and Government Affairs program gives them a voice in local and national issues that impact them.

Wounded Warrior Project Program Spotlight: Physical Health & Wellness Wounded Warrior Project seeks every opportunity to help wounded, injured, or ill service members make the most of their physical abilities. WWP recreational activities, adaptive sports, and healthy lifestyle information help countless warriors achieve independence and pursue the highest quality of life possible. From recreation and adaptive sports to overall health strategies, WWP’s Physical Health and Wellness program is out to keep warriors physically engaged and well-adjusted to life after injuries. The program includes:

• Comprehensive recreation and sports programs • Health and nutritional strategies • Physical rehabilitation aimed at maximum independence

At WWP, we’ve joined with specialized disabled sports providers to deliver exciting and engaging year-round sports and fitness programs. Adaptive equipment and trained instructors regularly help warriors achieve things they never thought they could. Activities can include:

• Surfing

• Snowboarding

• Skiing

• Bicycling • Golf • Team Sports: Softball, Basketball

Through these partnerships, WWP provides warriors and their families with year-round seasonal fitness, sporting, and exercise activities.

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Madison Square Garden

and a New Era Dawns... Last year work commenced on the three-year, historic Transformation of Madison Square Garden. The comprehensive, top-to-bottom Transformation will provide a significantly enhanced experience for customers, athletes, entertainers, suite holders, and marketing partners, from the first row to the last. The project involves over 2.6 million man hours of union labor, the equivalent of at least 1,300 full-time jobs, creating as many as 3,700 union construction jobs. It will also restore The Garden’s iconic ceiling and pay homage to the building’s storied history. Below is a look at the three-phase Transformation of Madison Square Garden:

Hope and Crosby on Opening Night...Willis Reed out of the tunnel for Game Seven... Mark Messier, Cup in hand, wiping out 54 years of frustration…Sinatra in The Main Event...Ali and Frazier in The Fight...The Dunk...Patrick Ewing slam-dunking the Knicks into the Finals...LJ’s four-pointer…The Stones and The Dead and The King and The Pope... It could all only happen in one place...Not a mere building but a state of mind...The greatest of the great in sports, arts and entertainment, summed up in three words...Madison Square Garden...The World’s Most Famous Arena... Beginnings The current Garden - located between 31st and 33rd Streets and Seventh and Eighth Avenues on Manhattan’s West Side - is the fourth building (third site) to be named Madison Square Garden. Garden I was located at Madison Square: 26th Street and Madison Avenue. It was originally opened in 1874 (at a cost of $35,000) by the legendary P.T. Barnum as “Barnum’s Monster Classical and Geological Hippodrome.” However, it was soon renamed “Gilmore’s Garden” when the lease was auctioned off to bandmaster Patrick S. Gilmore (the term “Garden” was used often during this period to denote a place of public gathering and entertainment). The building, which had 28-foot walls without a roof, hosted a varied schedule of social and fraternal meetings, flower shows, and commercial exhibitions. When Gilmore’s lease expired in 1878, it was picked up briefly by W. M. Tileson. The following year, William Vanderbilt of the New York Central Railroad assumed control of the facility and officially renamed it “Madison Square Garden” on May 31, 1879. Featuring a sports and

entertainment program that stressed such events as boxing and the National Horse Show, Garden I stood until its demolition in 1889. Garden II was constructed on the site of Garden I, opening on June 16, 1890, at a cost of $1.5 million. It contained an 8,000-seat main arena, 1,500-seat concert hall, 1,200-seat theatre, and the world’s largest indoor swimming pool. The Spanish Renaissance-style structure was topped by its most famous feature: a 32-story tower and roof garden atop which stood Augustus Saint-Gauden’s gold statue of Diana, Goddess of the Hunt. Stanford White, the renowned architect who designed Garden II, also figured in its most famous - and infamous - event. On the night of Jun. 25, 1906, White was gunned down in the Garden’s rooftop garden by Pittsburgh millionaire Harry Thaw, allegedly in revenge for White’s longstanding affair with Thaw’s wife, showgirl Evelyn Nesbit. The White-Thaw-Nesbit love triangle was ultimately immortalized in the 1955 film The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing - starring Ray Milland as White and Joan Collins as Nesbit - and in the recent best-seller American Eve by Paula Uruburu (Riverhead Books, 2008). Nesbit died in obscurity in California at age 81 in 1967. Garden II hosted a sporting card heavy with boxing, wrestling, six-day bicycle races, and horse shows, along with national events such as the 1924 Democratic National Convention, a marathon that lasted through 16 days and 103 ballots. Movie buffs will recall that in Orson Welles’ 1941 classic Citizen Kane, Charles Foster Kane’s acceptance of the 1916 New York gubernatorial nomination takes place at Garden II (although, obviously, it wasn’t actually filmed there). (continued on page 10)

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Phase I of the Garden Transformation debuted for the 2011-12 season and included: • New Lower Bowl seating area with larger, more comfortable seats • Expanded Madison Concourse (6th floor) with city views, more restrooms, additional retail locations and enhanced concession stands with new menus featuring CocaCola products and MSG Signature Collection’s exclusive food items from leading chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Andrew Carmellini, renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent and Aquagrill’s chef and owner Jeremy Marshall, along with offerings from Carnegie Deli and Hill Country Barbeque • 20 new Event Level Suites offering a sophisticated atmosphere for entertaining and prime seating • New Delta Sky360 Club offering exclusive dining options and views of athletes entering and exiting the locker room area • New 1879 Club Presented by J.P. Morgan, a prestigious club featuring exclusive dining options, luxury amenities and the best seats in the house • Open areas on the 8th floor concourse and new West Balcony (10th floor), which provide fans with direct views into the Arena bowl, as well as new seating, walkways and concession stands • New Knicks and Rangers locker rooms and star dressing rooms

and a New Era Dawns... This season fans will experience the benefits of Phase II of the Transformation, including: • New Upper Bowl seating area with more comfortable seats and significantly improved sightlines moving fans seven to 10 feet or three rows closer to the action • Expanded Garden Concourse (8th floor) with city views, more restrooms, additional retail locations and enhanced concession stands with new menus featuring CocaCola products and MSG Signature Collection food options (select amenities will debut throughout the 2012-13 season) • 58 new Madison Suites that are larger, feature bowl seating, and are 50% closer to the action than before

Madison Square Garden Garden II closed with a boxing card on May 5, 1925, followed by a mournful eulogy by ring announcer Joe Humphreys: “Farewell to thee, o temple of fistiana. Farewell to thee, o sweet Miss Diana...” The New York Life Insurance Building (51 Madison Avenue) occupies the former site of Gardens I and II, while Diana found a new home at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Garden III - the “Old Garden” - was built in just 249 days at 49th Street and Eighth Avenue under the watchful eyes of promoter Tex Rickard and architect Thomas Lamb. The fabled 18,000-seat arena, built at a cost of $5.6 million, opened with a six-day bicycle race on Nov. 24, 1925, and for 43 years was America’s premier sports and entertainment showplace. Ironically, Rickard did not live to see the blossoming of Garden III, suffering a fatal appendicitis attack on Jan. 6, 1929.

• New all-inclusive Madison Club with seating in the Arena and exclusive club space available for corporations and individuals looking to entertain at Knicks and Rangers games as well as other sports events at the Arena • Homage to The Garden’s storied history on the Madison Concourse Phase III will mark the completion of the Transformation, amenities debuting for the 2013-14 season will include: • New Chase Square 7th Avenue entrance nearly double in size, featuring new interactive zones, retail locations, box office, and a broadcast studio • Two spectacular new Chase Bridges that will be suspended above the ice for a one-of-a-kind view of the action • New Budweiser Fan Deck (10th floor) offering a selection of new food and beverage options and a unique social gathering space with direct views into the Arena bowl • New state-of-the-art GardenVision center-hung scoreboard • 18 completely remodeled Garden Suites (9th floor) • Restoration of the iconic Garden ceiling

Garden III - “Old Garden” Anyone who ever set foot in the Old Garden remembers its unforgettable atmosphere...the skyhigh balcony...the haze from decades of cigarette smoke...the main lobby, a schmoozer’s paradise... the marquee...G.O. Cards...the organ (played first by Gladys Goodding, later by Virginia Thomas)... the unmistakable voice of John Condon...the Nedick’s and Adam Hats stores that flanked the main entrance... Sports - especially hockey, basketball, boxing and track - would be the lifeblood of the Old Garden. But it also hosted entertainment extravaganzas ranging from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Gene Autry Rodeo to star-studded spectacles like Mike Todd’s 1957 anniversary party for his film Around the World in 80 Days and President John F. Kennedy’s May 19, 1962 birthday party, which featured Marilyn Monroe’s breathless version of “Happy Birthday.” On the screen, the Garden provided the inspiration, and title, for the 1932 Paramount epic Madison Square Garden, starring Jack Oakie and ZaSu Pitts, as well as the on-location backdrop for the harrowing final reel of John Frankenheimer’s 1962 classic, The Manchurian Candidate.

The last event ever was the Westminster Dog Show, over Feb. 12-13, 1968. After the Old Garden was demolished, the site was used for years as a Kinney parking lot. The Worldwide Plaza office/ apartment complex, which opened in 1989, now occupies the site. On Nov. 3, 1960, Garden president Irving Mitchell Felt announced plans for a new Madison Square Garden - Garden IV - to eventually be built at 33rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, atop Pennsylvania Station. Prospective sites for a New Garden had been discussed throughout the mid- and late-‘50s, especially the area at Columbus Circle which would eventually house the New York Coliseum and, ultimately, the Time Warner Center. Then the Garden Corporation obtained the coveted “air rights” above Penn Station from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1961. The Railroad had entertained the idea of selling Penn Station’s air rights as far back as 1951, when faced with a $72 million deficit. In 1955, Railroad president James Symes and famed real estate developer William Zeckendorf signed an agreement to option the Station’s air rights for an industrial-commercial “Palace of Progress,” with a new, renovated Penn Station below street level. When the project fell through, the Railroad sold the air rights to the Garden Corporation. Above-ground demolition of Penn Station began on Oct. 28, 1963, with new concrete poured starting on May 1, 1964. Garden IV opened as a glittering sports and entertainment showplace, with its distinctive circular, cable-suspended roof above the 19,000-seat arena, its 5,000-seat Felt Forum, 48-lane Bowling Center, 500-seat cinema, Hall of Fame Club, National Art Museum of Sport, 50,000-square foot Exposition Rotunda, and 29-story office building (Two Penn Plaza) attached by a pedestrian mall. The first element of the New Garden complex to open its doors was the Bowling Center, on Oct. 30, 1967. On Nov. 26, 1967, the Felt Forum opened with a performance of the Welsh and Scots Guards. The “New Garden” itself officially opened on Feb. 11, 1968, when Bob Hope and Bing Crosby hosted “The Night of the Century,” a star-studded salute to the USO.

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Congratulations to the 5th Annual Lapchick Character Award Winners: C.M. Newton, University of Alabama Pete Newell, University of California/University of San Francisco Cathy Rush, Immaculata College Morgan Wootten, DeMatha High School â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because The Game Is About More Than Winningâ&#x20AC;?

2012-13 Season Preview By John Akers, Basketball Times The nation requires a No. 1 team, and so we give it to them. However, all of the top teams going into this season were slightly flawed teams from just a year ago. Indiana was still rebuilding, fifth-place team in the Big Ten. Louisville was dealing with injuries and a seventh-place finish in the Big East. Kentucky will rebuild again, but with less apparent talent than a year ago. N.C. State was still on the bubble last Selection Sunday. Seasons that begin with such uncertainty – such as the 2010 and 2011 seasons – often end with surprises. Traditional powers Duke and UConn won national titles in those seasons, respectively, but with the least expected of their national championship teams, and they both had to beat tournament surprise Butler to win them. It could again be that kind of season. Let someone else bet on the preseason favorites. This might be one of those years to take the field. 1. Indiana (at right)

5. N.C. State The Wolfpack (24-13) made a 12-game improvement, including their second Sweet 16 appearance since 1989. They’re picked to finish first in the ACC because of F C.J. Leslie (14.7 ppg), PG Lorenzo Brown (12.7 ppg), G Scott Wood (12.4 ppg), F Richard Howell (10.8 ppg), and a highly regarded freshman class that includes G Rodney Purvis. 6. Kansas* (2000) The Jayhawks (32-7) will be favored to win an eighth consecutive Big 12 despite the loss of F Thomas Robinson, the only unanimous AP AllAmerican. C Jeff Withey (9.0 ppg) set school and NCAA Tournament blocks records, and G Elijah Johnson (10.2 ppg) averaged 15.1 ppg in KU’s final eight games. 7. Ohio State* (2009) The Buckeyes (31-8), who came within a threepointer from playing Kentucky for the title, return F Deshaun Thomas (15.9 ppg) and tenacious PG Aaron Craft (8.8 ppg), the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year. The question is how they’ll replace AllAmerica F Jared Sullinger and G William Buford. 8. Syracuse* (2009, 2005, 2004, 2002) (next page, left column)

2. Louisville The Cardinals (30-10) caught fire to win the Big East Tournament and reach the Final Four. They will be led by Big East Tournament MVP G Peyton Siva (9.1 ppg), F Chane Behanan (9.5 ppg), C Gorgui Dieng (9.1 ppg), sixth man G Russ Smith (11.5 ppg), and George Mason transfer G-F Luke Hancock. 3. Kentucky* (2007, 2000) The Wildcats (38-2) again sent their starting lineup to the NBA draft – including top-two picks F Anthony Davis, the consensus national player of the year, and F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. They will reload with another highly ranked freshman class, including C Nerlens Noel and F Alex Pothyress, plus transfers G Ryan Harrow of N.C. State and G Julius Mays of Wright State. 4. Michigan* (2008) The return PG Trey Burke (14.8 ppg), who flirted with the NBA, turns the Wolverines (24-10) into a worthy contender and erases memories of a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Ohio University. Burke will be joined by G Tim Hardaway Jr. (14.6 ppg) and highly regarded freshman F Mitch McGary.

* team has competed in the 2K Sports Classic (years of participation in parentheses)

9. Duke* (2008, 1999) Despite a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to No. 15 seeded Lehigh, the Blue Devils (27-7) still return G Seth Curry (13.2 ppg), C Mason Plumlee (11.1 ppg), F Ryan Kelly (11.8 ppg) and add freshmen F Amile Jefferson and G Rasheed Sulaimon. 10. UCLA* (2008, 2000) (at right) 11. North Carolina* (2009) The Tar Heels lose a lot: an ACC MVP, two other first-team all-ACC picks and a third-team AP All-American. Though the players left behind are unproven, F James Michael McAdoo (6.1 ppg) averaged 11.8 ppg in a breakout NCAA Tournament. They’re loaded with guards – Reggie Bullock, Dexter Strickland, P.J. Hairston, Leslie McDonald, and freshman Marcus Paige. Indiana’s Christian Watford

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Progressive Legends Classic One of the most highly anticipated early-season events is the Progressive Legends Classic. No. 1 Indiana, which has been resurrected under the direction of head coach Tom Crean, returns all five NCAA Tournament starters from a team that recorded its first 20-win season since 2008. No. 13 UCLA adds what is universally heralded as the best recruiting class in the country to a team that returns 12 players, including three starters, from a year ago. Georgetown posted a 24-9 record last season in advancing to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Georgia looks forward to returning a seasoned roster after having 11 underclassmen last season, including seven of the team’s top nine scorers. These four teams will host Regional Round games at their home arenas from Nov. 11-15 before heading to Brooklyn, N.Y. and the brand new Barclays Center for the Championship Rounds, Nov. 19-20. 1. Indiana The Hoosiers (27-9) have gone from three straight sub-.500 seasons to last season’s breakthrough and this season’s high expectations. They return just about everybody, including C Cody Zeller (15.6 ppg), considered by many the nation’s top player, F Christian Watford (12.6 ppg), G Jordan Hulls (11.7 ppg), and F Victor Oladipo (10.8 ppg). 10. UCLA* (2008, 2000) Expectations for the Bruins (19-14) are high again because of a class of recruits that include F Shabazz Muhammad, F Kyle Anderson and F Tony Parker, the return of twins F Travis Wear (11.5 ppg) and F David Wear (10.2 ppg) and the arrival of North Carolina transfer G Larry Drew.

Gotham Classic

(10.1 ppg) and add highly regarded freshman F Winston Shepard. For the first time in school history, they figure to reach a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament.

The newest early-season basketball tournament is the Gotham Classic, and the Challenge Round match-up features two of college basketball’s winningest programs. No. 9 Syracuse advanced to Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time last year and returns a pair of starters from that team. Temple posted a 24-8 record last year and also returns two starters from that NCAA Tournament team. They will meet on Dec. 22 in the Challenge Round at Madison Square Garden. Joining Syracuse and Temple are Alcorn State, Canisius and Detroit. In addition to playing at Syracuse and Temple, these three teams will play in a round-robin, facing one opponent at home and the other on the road.

12. Arizona* (2011, 2001) The Wildcats (23-12) are rebuilding with a highly regarded class of recruits that includes 7-foot C Kaleb Tarczewski, F Brandon Ashley, and F Grant Jerrett. They also have F Solomon Hill (12.9 ppg) and transfer G Mark Lyons (15.1 ppg), who scored more than 1,200 points in three seasons with Xavier.

14. Florida* (2005, 2001) The Gators (26-11), who lost in the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season, caught a major break when G Kenny Boynton (15.9 ppg) elected to return. Boynton will be joined by a strong pair of forwards – Erik Murphy (10.5 ppg) and Patric Young (10.2 ppg).

21. Wisconsin The Badgers (26-10) – who came within seconds of upsetting Syracuse to advance to the Sweet Sixteen – lose PG Jordan Taylor, an All-American as a junior who set an NCAA record with a career 3.01 assists-to-turnover ratio. Yet they return the other four starters – including F Ryan Evans (11.0 ppg) and F Jared Berggren (10.5 ppg) – and 71.6 percent of their scoring.

8. Syracuse* (2009, 2005, 2004, 2002) The Orange (34-3) spent the season among the top five while winning a schoolrecord 20 consecutive games. They lose a lot, but there’s plenty still returning from what was considered the nation’s deepest team, plus freshman F DaJuan Coleman.

15. Missouri The Tigers (30-5) return PG Phil Pressey (10.3 ppg) and Big 12 sixth man of the year G Michael Dixon (13.5 ppg). They will be surrounded by F Laurence Bowers, who missed last season because of a knee injury, and four transfers G Keion Bell (Pepperdine), G Earnest Ross (Auburn), F Alex Oriakhi (UConn) and G Jabari Brown (Oregon).

22. Notre Dame The Fighting Irish (22-12) return all five starters – including F Jack Cooley (12.5 ppg) – from a team that finished third in the Big East after being picked for ninth. They got a boost when F Scott Martin (9.5 ppg) was given a sixth season of eligibility. Guards Jerian Grant (12.3 ppg) and Eric Atkins (12.1 ppg) combined for 9.1 assists per game.

16. Memphis* (2007, 2004, 2003, 2002) The deep, young Tigers (26-9) will provide Conference USA with a high-profile program for one last season before bolting for the Big East. Most anything seems possible with a roster including F Tarik Black (11.7 ppg) and two-time C-USA tournament MVP G Joe Jackson (11.0 ppg).

23. Baylor The Bears (30-8) were ranked as high as No. 3 and came within a game of reaching their first Final Four since 1948, but they lose F Perry Jones III and F Quincy Miller to the NBA draft. G Pierre Jackson (13.8 ppg) was involved in eight go-ahead, game-tying or game-winning plays, G Barry Heslip (10.2 ppg) is a sharpshooter and freshman F-C Isaiah Austin is a seven-footer with 3-point skills.

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13. Creighton All-America F Doug McDermott (22.9 ppg) is back with three other starters. McDermott, the nation’s top returning scorer, led the Bluejays (29-6) to their first NCAA Tournament bid in five seasons and to a first-round victory over Alabama.

17. Michigan State* (2006) Draymond Green, the Big Ten player of the year and a consensus first-team All-American, will be very difficult for the Spartans (29-8) to replace, since he offered so much as a forward, passer and leader. It will take a committee led by G Keith Appling (11.4 ppg) and freshman G Gary Harris. 18. UNLV The Rebels (26-9) return F Mike Moser (14.0 ppg, 10.5 rpg) and G Anthony Marshall (12.2 ppg) and welcome high-profile Pitt transfer F Khem Birch and freshman F Anthony Bennett. 19. San Diego State The Aztecs (26-8) return Mountain West player of the year G Jamaal Franklin (17.4 ppg), G Chase Tapley (15.8 ppg), and G Xavier Thames

20. Gonzaga* (2003) The Bulldogs (26-7), who beat West Virginia by 23 in the NCAA Tournament, should be even better with G Kevin Pangos (13.6 ppg), F Elias Harris (13.1 ppg), G Gary Bell Jr. (10.4 ppg), and a Polish import, seven-foot freshman Przomek Karnowski.

24. Cincinnati The Bearcats (26-11) survived a 5-3 start, coming back to win more games against Top 25 teams than any team in the country. They won 10 of 11 during one stretch and reached the Big East Tournament title game and the Sweet 16. They return of G Sean Kilpatrick (14.3 ppg) and G Cashmere Wright (10.9 ppg). 25. Saint Louis Interim coach Jim Crews takes over the Billikens (26-8) from Rick Majerus, who will miss the season because of health issues. This will still be one of the most anticipated seasons in school history, thanks to the return of 75 percent of last season’s offense, including G Kwamain Mitchell (12.4 ppg) and F Cody Ellis (10.1 ppg).

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2K Sports Classic The Main Event The 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project is the nation’s premier season-opening college basketball tournament and returns to Madison Square Garden for the 15th consecutive year. Teams from across the nation will compete in the 18th annual event with Villanova, Purdue, Alabama, and Oregon State serving as regional hosts. Regional Round action takes place from Nov. 9-11 with the four hosts then advancing to the Championship Rounds, Nov. 15-16, at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The remainder of the field will participate in Subregionals held in Hempstead, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, N.Y., Nov. 16-18. Joining the four Championship Round hosts in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project are Bucknell, Hofstra, Marshall, New Mexico State, Niagara, Northern New Mexico, South Dakota State, UDC, and West Alabama. About Wounded Warrior Project: The 2012 2K Sports Classic marks the first year that Wounded Warrior Project is the beneficiary of the event. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP raises awareness and enlists the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, helps injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and provides unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information about Wounded Warrior Project, log onto www. woundedwarriorproject.org.

Home Sweet Home This year marks the 15th consecutive year that Madison Square Garden will serve as host of the Championship Rounds of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. The first two years (1995, 1996) the event was held at what was then known as Convention Hall (now Boardwalk Hall) in Atlantic City, N.J. The 1997 tournament took place at Continental Airlines Arena (now IZOD Center) in East Rutherford, N.J. The event will continue at Madison Square Garden through at least the 2020-21 season.

Helpful Start Seventy-seven teams that have participated in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project have gone on to postseason play that year – 55 NCAA, 18 NIT, and four CBI. Seven teams have advanced to the Final Four after opening their seasons in the event. Three - Maryland (2002), Syracuse (2003), and Florida (2006) - went on to win the National Championship. Texas (2003), Marquette (2003), George Mason (2006), and Memphis (2008) are the others to reach the Final Four.

Punch Your Ticket Since the beginning of the Classic in 1995, all but two teams that have won the Championship have gone on to the NCAA Tournament. In the previous 17 years, 13 champions have been crowned (there was a showcase format in 1995, 1996, 2002, and 2003). Of those 13 champions, one has won a National Championship (Florida, 2005), one has lost in the title game (Memphis, 2007), one has advanced to the Elite Eight (Temple, 1998), four have reached the Sweet 16 (Syracuse, 2009; Duke, 2008; Arizona, 2001; and Kansas, 2000), and three have reached the Round of 32 (Pittsburgh 2010; Maryland, 2006; Princeton, 1997). Syracuse, the 2004 champ, dropped its NCAA opener that March. Stanford, which won the 1999 event, is the only tournament champion not to earn a postseason berth. Mississippi State, last year’s champ, earned an NIT bid.

Catapulting into the Rankings The Classic has catapulted several teams into the national rankings based on their performance in the event, none so much as Arizona (2001) and Syracuse (2009). The Wildcats entered the 2001 event unranked, but wins over No. 2 Maryland (71-67) and No. 6 Florida (75-71) sent Arizona to No. 8 in the Associated Press poll immediately after the tournament. Syracuse experienced the same rush in 2009. The Orange, unranked in the AP poll and 25th in the ESPN/USA Today poll, won four games in the event, including a semifinal win over No. 12 California (95-73) and a win in the title game against No. 4 North Carolina (87-71). The next week, the Orange were ranked ninth by ESPN/USA Today and 10th by the AP.

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The Man Ohio State’s Evan Turner posted a triple-double when he went for 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Buckeyes’ 100-60 win over Alcorn State on Nov. 9, 2009. Turner went on to break or tie five tournament records that year to earn alltournament honors. However, Turner did not earn Most Valuable Player honors in 2009. The award went to Syracuse’s Wes Johnson, who led the Orange to the Classic title. Select Company In the last eight NBA drafts, 15 players who have played in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project have been selected in the top 10. Most recently, Texas’ Tristan Thompson was chosen fourth by Cleveland in the 2011 Draft. In 2010, Ohio State’s Evan Turner (second overall, Philadelphia) and Wes Johnson of Syracuse (fourth overall, Minnesota) were chosen. In 2008 and 2009, the overall top pick was a tournament alum. In 2009 Blake Griffin of Oklahoma was selected by the Clippers and in 2008 Derrick Rose of Memphis went to the Bulls. Illinois’ Meyers

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2K Sports Classic Did You Know... The four Regional Round hosts of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project have combined for 93 NCAA Tournament appearances. Defining Character Former Alabama head coach and college administrator C.M. Newton, former San Francisco and California head coach Pete Newell, former Immaculata College women’s coach Cathy Rush, and former DeMatha High School head coach Morgan Wootten have been chosen as the 2012 recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award, annually given to coaches who have exhibited the character traits of the former St. John’s legend. The awards ceremony will be held at Madison Square Garden during the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project on Nov. 15.

1 – Number of years Wounded Warrior Project has served as the beneficiary of the 2K Sports Classic. 4 – Number of teams making a return visit to the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project: Alabama, Bucknell, UDC, and Villanova. 5 – Number of records set by Ohio State’s Evan Turner in the 2009 2K Sports Classic. 8 – Number of 2K Sports Classic alumni selected in the 2012 NBA Draft. 9 – Number of schools making their 2K Sports Classic debut in 2012 – Hofstra, Marshall, New Mexico State, Niagara, Northern New Mexico, Oregon State, Purdue, South Dakota State, and West Alabama. 11 – Number of wins Syracuse has in the history of the Classic – an event record.

Evan Turner, 2009 Leonard just missed out on joining this list as he was selected 11th in the 2012 Draft by Portland.

15 – Number of 2K Sports Classic alumni who have been selected among the top 10 in the last eight NBA drafts.

The Untouchables Of the 120 teams that have participated in the event since 1995, only six remain undefeated in Classic play. Pittsburgh (2003, 2010) is tops with a 5-0 record. Kansas (2000), Saint Joseph’s (1996, 2003), and Stanford (1999) each own 2-0 records. La Salle (1995) and Penn State (1995) are 1-0 against Classic competition.

30 – Record number of assists Liberty’s Jesse Sanders handed out in the 2011 2K Sports Classic. 40 – Number of ranked teams that have participated in the previous 17 Classics.

All-Americans This past April, the Gazelle Group produced the second annual All-American Championship featuring many of the best high school senior and junior boys basketball players in the nation. By all accounts the event was a success and the reason for that success can be found on the floor at Madison Square Garden. Three AAC alumni will participate in the Championship Rounds of the 2K Sports Classic - Ronnie Johnson of Purdue played in the 2012 All-American Championship while Alabama’s Levi Randolph and Ty Johnson of Villanova were participants in the inaugural AAC in 2011. In all, eight AAC alumni have played in the 2K Sports Classic over the last two seasons.

40 – Number of free throws Nurideen Lindsey of St. John’s made in setting a 2K Sports Classic record in 2011. He also made a record 16 against Texas A&M in the consolation game. 77 – Number of teams that participated in the Classic who advanced to postseason play the following March. 129 – Number of schools that have participated in the 2K Sports Classic during the event’s 18 years, including this year’s field. Alabama’s Levi Randolph

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Villanova Wildcats QUICK FACTS School........................................... Villanova University Location...................................................Villanova, Pa. Enrollment............................................................6,200 Nickname........................................................Wildcats Colors....................................................Blue and White Home Arenas..............................The Pavilion (6,500); Wells Fargo Center (20,066) President..................... Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. Director of Athletics............................ Vince Nicastro Website................................................... villanova.com Head Coach..................................................Jay Wright Record at School...........................247-130 (11 years) Career Record..............................359-215 (18 years) 2011-12 Record...................................................... 13-19 Conference...................................................Big East Conference Record (Finish)................ 5-13 (tie 13th) Postseason....................................................... None

In recent years, Villanova has benefited from an orderly changing of the guards. When it came time for one tested floor general to pass the baton, there was a proven sidekick ready to accept the reins. NBA first round selections Randy Foye and Kyle Lowry handed the ball to Mike Nardi who then mentored Scottie Reynolds. When Reynolds graduated in 2010, backcourt partner Corey Fisher was ready to step in. One year later, it was Maalik Wayns’ turn to take the wheel. For the first time in a decade, head coach Jay Wright must replace his entire starting backcourt after both Wayns and Dominic Cheek elected to turn professional following their junior seasons. The Wildcats will lean more heavily on an experienced frontcourt in 2012-13 as the backcourt settles into its role. VU will depend most on senior forward Mouphtaou Yarou. The 6-10 native of Benin started all 32 games a year ago and is the squad’s top returning scorer (11.3 ppg) and rebounder (8.2 rpg). Yarou and 6-11 senior Maurice Sutton (3.6 ppg) figure to be vital around the basket. Sophomore JayVaughn Pinkston (9.6 ppg) steadily made strides over the course of his freshman campaign and ranked second on the team in rebounding (5.2 rpg). The 6-7 forward started 22 games last season and scored in double figures in 14 contests. Junior James Bell (7.0 ppg) earned

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18 starting assignments a year ago before an ankle injury suffered on Feb. 15 curtailed his momentum. The versatile swingman is the Wildcats’ top returning three-point shooter with 39 made in 2011-12. Among the guards, junior Tony Chennault of Philadelphia offers the most experience. A NCAA hardship waiver allowed him to compete immediately. A trio of sophomores, each of whom flashed potential while gaining valuable experience, have the chance to carve out a niche in 2012-13. Ty Johnson (3.3 ppg) was Wayns’ primary understudy last season and finished second on the squad in assists (2.0 apg). Darrun Hilliard (4.8 ppg) started nine games and knocked down 21 field goals from beyond the arc, while 6-4 Achraf Yacoubou (2.2 ppg) made three starts and averaged 10.6 minutes per game. A trio of highly-regarded freshmen will be counted on to make an immediate impact this season. Ryan Arcidiacono was forced to sit out his senior year with a back injury but showed no ill effects in preseason workouts. The 6-3 guard was a coveted prospect for his passing, vision, and shooting touch. Daniel Ochefu, a 6-11 forward, has displayed good hands and athleticism and his role should gradually increase over the course of the season. Guard Mislav Brzoja averaged 15 points and three rebounds in eight games for Croatia at the U18 European Championships this past summer. BOARD WORK: One area of strength for the Wildcats in 2011-12 was on the glass. VU topped the Big East in rebounding offense (39.1 rpg) and returns its top rebounder in senior forward Mouphtaou Yarou (8.2 rpg), who pulled down double-digit boards 13 times last season. TOURNEY TALK: The 2012-13 roster includes one holdover from Villanova’s 2009 Final Four team. Senior Maurice Sutton was a redshirt in 2008-09 when the Wildcats downed Pittsburgh in the NCAA East Region Final. The Wildcats have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in seven of the last eight seasons. LOCAL FLAVOR: VU lost one Philadelphia native to an early departure for the NBA in Maalik Wayns and will now have two other area products in 201213. Junior Tony Chennault attended Neumann-Goretti in Philadelphia before spending two seasons at Wake Forest. Ryan Arcidiacono begins his Villanova career after playing at Neshaminy in Bucks County, Pa.

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Jay Wright Head Coach 12th season 359-215 overall (18 years)

Tony Chennault Jr. | G 6-2 | 195 first season

5 Mouphtaou Yarou Sr. | F 6-10 | 255 11.3 ppg 8.2 rpg

13 JayVaughn Pinkston R-So. | F 6-7 | 260 9.6 ppg 5.2 rpg

22 Maurice Sutton R-Sr. | F/C 6-11 | 220 3.6 ppg 3.1 rpg

25 James Bell Jr. | G 6-6 | 225 7.0 ppg 3.8 rpg

UDC Firebirds Jeff Ruland Head Coach fourth season 173-176 overall (12 years)

Brandon Ennis Sr. | G 6-4 | 190 3.2 ppg 2.5 rpg

1 Florent Pontens So. | F 6-6 | 195 2.9 ppg 2.8 rpg

13 Ziad Ashmawy Jr. | F 6-6 | 215 6.5 ppg 5.6 rpg

14 Keith Brooks Sr. | G 6-1 | 160 5.9 ppg 2.0 rpg

21 Dyrek Jones Sr. | F 6-8 | 230 5.3 ppg 7.7 rpg

In just three years, head coach Jeff Ruland has transformed the UDC program from a 1-20 team into a Division II power. In 2011-12, the Firebirds enjoyed their best season since 1988 and first NCAA berth in 25 years. Ruland will have to replace the team’s top three scorers from a year ago who accounted for 65 percent of the Firebirds’ scoring, but among the six returnees is East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year Dyrek Jones. The 6-8, 230-lb. Jones (5.3 ppg) ranked fourth nationally in blocks (3.44 bpg), led the team in rebounding (7.7 rpg), and shot 51.3 percent (59-of115) from the field. Joining Jones in the frontcourt is junior Ziad Ashmawy (6.5 ppg), who started 26 contests last season and averaged 5.6 rebounds and added 27 steals over 26 starts. Senior guard Keith Brooks (5.9 ppg) knocked down 29 field goals from beyond the arc and added 16 steals coming off the bench in 2011-12. Ruland and his staff believe the team is ready to reload rather than rebuild with the addition of five newcomers to the program in 2012-13, including three Division I transfers, one Division II transfer, and one Junior College All-American. Junior Austin Cooley, a 6-5 swingman from Niagara, averaged 3.4 points and 11.9 minutes over two seasons, while junior guard Ralph Watts averaged 15.9 minutes in his two seasons at Albany. Guard Michael Terry played two seasons at Boston University and saw action in 56 contests. D’Angelo Johnson, a 6-4 senior forward, averaged 10.8 points and 5.5 rebounds and scored in double figures on 14 occasions at Virginia State in 2010-11. Junior guard Quasim Jones garnered All-America honors at Johnson County (Kan.) Community College after averaging 17.6 points, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 2011-12. If Ruland and his staff can assimilate a talented group of newcomers with an experienced returning group, the Firebirds will be poised to make another run at the school’s secondever NCAA Division II National Championship.

QUICK FACTS School.............. University of the District of Columbia Location.............................................Washington, D.C. Enrollment . .........................................................5,855 Nickname........................................................Firebirds Colors............................................. Burgundy and Gold Home Arena......................................UDC Gym (3,500) President.....................................Dr. Allen L. Sessoms Director of Athletics..........................Patricia Thomas Website............................................. udcfirebirds.com Head Coach................................................Jeff Ruland Record at School...............................34-41 (3 years) Career Record................................173-176 (12 years) 2011-12 Record.......................................................22-6 Conference.............................................. East Coast Conference Record (Finish)......................13-3 (2nd) Postseason........................ NCAA D-II Quarterfinals

at UDC, Stokes “has been a God send,” according to the head coach. An ace recruiter, Stokes helped land two of the centerpieces to last year’s NCAA Tournament team – Brandon Herbert and Nigel Munson. The 2002 Maryland graduate was a threeyear starter at point guard for the Terps, taking them to a pair of Sweet 16 berths. AN IMPORTANT OPENING TWENTY: UDC won 22 games in 2011-12 and the Firebirds were a perfect 16-0 when leading at halftime. BLOCK PARTY: Forward Dyrek Jones registered 93 blocked shots a year ago and ranked fourth nationally in blocks per game (3.44). As a team, UDC amassed 166 blocks last season, exactly twice as many as their opponents (83) in 28 games. A HARD-EARNED THREE: UDC held its opponents to just 30 percent shooting (150-for-500) from three-point range in 2011-12. Moreover, the Firebirds drained 57 more three-point field goals (207) than their foes on the year.

RIGHT HAND MAN: Ask Jeff Ruland how the Firebirds have managed to turn things around and he will give much credit to his top assistant, Terrell Stokes. Hired by Ruland almost as soon as he took over

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BIG SHOES TO FILL: Jeff Ruland will have to replace the program’s top three leading scorers from 2011-12, including guard Nigel Munson (19.4 ppg). Munson, who played at Virginia Tech in 2006-07, helped lead the Firebirds to their first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in 25 years after ranking eighth nationally in assists (6.5 apg). Munson participated in 2012 NBA Pre-Draft workouts with the Washington Wizards.

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Marshall Thundering Herd QUICK FACTS School............................................ Marshall University Location............................................ Huntington, W.Va. Enrollment.......................................................... 14,000 Nickname.......................................... Thundering Herd Colors..................................................Green and White Home Arena.............. Cam Henderson Center (9,043) President...................................... Dr. Stephen J. Kopp Director of Athletics...............................Mike Hamrick Website.................................................. herdzone.com Head Coach...............................................Tom Herrion Record at School.............................. 43-24 (2 years) Career Record..................................123-62 (6 years) 2011-12 Record...................................................... 21-14 Conference.....................................Conference USA Conference Record (Finish)................... 9-7 (tie 5th) Postseason...........................................................NIT

Head coach Tom Herrion enters his third season at Marshall and after guiding the Herd to a NIT berth last season for the first time since 1988, he seeks to deliver the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1987. Marshall won 20 games for the third consecutive season and has all the pieces in place to continue its momentum in 2012-13. Herrion will lean on one of the most talented and experienced tandems in Conference USA in junior DeAndre Kane and senior Dennis Tinnon. Kane, a 6-4 guard, led Marshall in scoring (16.5 ppg) and steals (47) last season and poured in 40 points in a triple-overtime victory over Tulsa in the quarterfinals of the C-USA Championship. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native ranked third in the league in scoring en route to garnering second-team All-C-USA distinction. Tinnon, a 6-8 forward, averaged a double-double in 2011-12 with 10.2 points and a teamhigh 10.0 rebounds per game. A member of the league’s All-Defensive team, Tinnon shot 55.4 percent (143-of-258) from the field and grabbed a C-USA Championship-record 44 rebounds over four contests as the Herd advanced to the title game for the first time since joining the conference.

Tinnon is the top player in a frontcourt that boasts plenty of size and depth with the return of seniors Robert Goff (6.1 ppg) and Nigel Spikes (4.1 ppg). The 6-9 Goff made 33 starts and led the Herd with 38 blocks, while the 6-10 Spikes averaged 4.8 rebounds despite battling an earlyseason injury. Junior center Yous Mbao (25 blocks) appeared in 33 games a year ago, while 6-9 junior college transfer Elijah Pittman should compete for valuable playing time. Marshall’s other transfer, 6-4 swingman D.D. Scarver, earned NJCAA All-America honors last season at Trinity Valley Community College and should provide the Herd with versatility on the perimeter. A pair of talented underclassmen will vie for a starting spot alongside Kane in the backcourt. Sophomore Chris Martin (1.3 ppg) gained experience in 18 contests last season, while highlytouted freshman Kareem Canty of Harlem, NY., was rated the 19th-best point guard nationally as a high school senior by ESPN.com. Freshman guards DeVince Boykins, Tamron Manning, and Austin Loop will provide depth and compete for important minutes off the bench. NO SMALL FEAT: Marshall has won at least 20 games in each of the past three seasons. With 20 or more victories in 2012-13, it would mark just the second time in school history the Herd reached the 20-win milestone in four consecutive seasons. Cam Henderson’s squads did so from 1936-40. DYNAMIC DUO: Entering the 2012-13 campaign, junior guard DeAndre Kane’s 1,073 career points rank second among active juniors in Division I. Only Doug McDermott of Creighton scored more points (1,382) in his first two seasons. Meanwhile, senior forward Dennis Tinnon was one of 21 players nationally to average a double-double with 10.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. TOUGH SLEDDING: Marshall’s 2012-13 non-conference schedule includes Big East foes Cincinnati and Villanova, West Virginia of the Big 12, defending MAC champion Ohio, and reigning national champion Kentucky. The Herd won 12 non-league contests a year ago.

Tom Herrion Head Coach third season 123-62 overall (six years)

Chris Martin So. | G 6-0 | 185 1.3 ppg 0.3 rpg

0 Dennis Tinnon Sr. | F 6-8 | 232 10.2 ppg 10.0 rpg

1 Robert Goff Sr. | F 6-9 | 240 6.1 ppg 4.6 rpg

2 Nigel Spikes Sr. | C 6-10 | 230 4.1 ppg 4.8 rpg

11 DeAndre Kane Jr. | G 6-4 | 200 16.5 ppg 5.4 rpg

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Purdue Boilermakers QUICK FACTS School...............................................Purdue University Location........................................West Lafayette, Ind. Enrollment.......................................................... 39,697 Nickname................................................ Boilermakers Colors..............................................Old Gold and Black Home Arena.............................Mackey Arena (14,846) Acting President......................................... Tim Sands Director of Athletics.......................... Morgan J. Burke Website........................................... purduesports.com Head Coach............................................... Matt Painter Record at School..............................160-77 (7 years) Career Record................................. 185-82 (8 years) 2011-12 Record..................................................... 22-13 Conference.................................................... Big Ten Conference Record (Finish)...................... 10-8 (6th) Postseason.................................NCAA Third Round

Purdue has been the model of consistency in recent years, having won at least 20 games and reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of the past six seasons. Entering the 2012-13 season, Purdue must assimilate four new faces while trying to absorb the graduation of Robbie Hummel, Lewis Jackson, and Ryne Smith – three of the most successful players in program history. While to some that may seem daunting, the Boilermakers’ players and staff will do what they’ve always done when faced with doubt: rely on the three basic tenets of Purdue basketball. Play Hard. Guard your man. Value the ball. Leading the charge will once again be head coach Matt Painter, back for his eighth season at his alma mater. Painter is one of only five coaches in league history to be named Big Ten Coach of the Year at least three times, and has led Purdue to 160 victories over the last seven years. Six players who started at least three games during last season’s 22-win run to the NCAA Tournament are back in the fold for 2012-13, boasting a collective 380 games of experience. Reigning Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year D.J. Byrd (8.9 ppg), a 6-5 swingman, drained 65 three-point field goals and will anchor the Boilermakers’ offense. Guard Terone Johnson (9.2 ppg) enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign last season and added 69 assists and 35 steals while starting 12 contests. Photo: Terone Johnson

Purdue also has a wealth of size for perhaps the first time in Painter’s tenure, with 6-9 juniors Travis Carroll and Sandi Marcius, 6-8 sophomore Jacob Lawson, and 6-8 redshirt freshman Donnie Hale returning up front. Carroll (2.6 ppg) averaged 2.9 rebounds and earned 20 starts a year ago, while Lawson (2.4 ppg) finished second on the team with 20 blocked shots. The Boilermakers will be bolstered by a consensus top-20 recruiting class comprised of guards Ronnie Johnson and Rapheal Davis, forward Jay Simpson, and center A.J. Hammons. All four should see significant minutes in 2012-13. Aiding in the team’s development and the acclimation of its four new members was the team’s trip to Italy in early August, and the 10 NCAA-allowable practices that went along with it. Not only were the Boilermakers able to hone their skills on the court, they were also able to bond as a group. WINNING WAYS: No returning player on Purdue’s 2012-13 roster has experienced anything besides a 20-win season and NCAA Tournament berth. The Boilermakers are one of just 20 programs nationally with at least 104 wins over the last four years, and one of just 11 to make the NCAA Tournament in each of the last six seasons. BALL SECURITY: Valuing the ball is one of the central tenets of head coach Matt Painter’s philosophy. Last season, Purdue led the nation with an average of just 8.7 turnovers per game, the sixth-fewest since the end of the 1992-93 season when the NCAA began keeping records for fewest turnovers. CLIMBING THE CHARTS: Senior D.J. Byrd has played in 70 victories in a Purdue uniform, leaving him 22 shy of breaking into the program’s top-10 for career wins. The program record currently stands at 107 victories and is shared by former Purdue stars JaJuan Johnson and E’Twaun Moore. BOMBS AWAY: With 284 three-point field goals, last season’s Purdue squad shattered the program’s single-season record for longrange buckets by 31. In addition, the Boilermakers tied the Big Ten Tournament single-game record with 13 three-point field goals against Nebraska on Mar. 8.

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Matt Painter Head Coach eighth season 185-82 overall (eight years)

Terone Johnson Jr. | G 6-2 | 199 9.2 ppg 3.4 rpg

0 Anthony Johnson So. | G 6-3 | 191 5.4 ppg 2.1 rpg

1 Ronnie Johnson Fr. | G 6-0 | 170 first season

3 D.J. Byrd Sr. | G/F 6-5 | 228 8.9 ppg 2.3 rpg

21 Sandi Marcius Jr. | F 6-9 | 268 1.6 ppg 2.1 rpg

Bucknell Bison Dave Paulsen Head Coach fifth season 333-179 overall (17 years)

Ryan Hill Jr. | G 6-3 | 202 2.2 ppg 1.9 rpg

11 Bryson Johnson Sr. | G 6-2 | 194 9.3 ppg 2.0 rpg

12 Joe Willman Sr. | F 6-7 | 217 10.7 ppg 4.9 rpg

15 Mike Muscala Sr. | C 6-11 | 234 17.0 ppg 9.1 rpg

31 Cameron Ayers Jr. | G 6-5 | 203 11.1 ppg 2.6 rpg

Expectations are once again high for Bucknell in 2012-13 with the return of four starters and 11 letterwinners from last year’s squad that for the second year in a row won 25 games and a Patriot League regular-season title. After representing the Patriot League in the NCAA Tournament in 2011, the Bison played in the NIT last year after losing a close battle to Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament final. Bucknell made the most of the NIT opportunity, however, knocking off top-seeded Arizona, 65-54, in the opening round. Headlining the returning cast in 2012-13 is senior Mike Muscala, a three-time All-Patriot League selection. The 6-11 center averaged 17.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks while shooting an impressive 85.3 percent (203-of-238) from the foul line a year ago. The Roseville, Minn., resident was at his very best in the 2012 postseason with averages of 25.0 points and 12.6 rebounds in games versus American, Arizona, and Nevada. Muscala will have plenty of support from fellow seniors Joe Willman and Bryson Johnson as well as junior Cameron Ayers. All three have garnered All-Patriot League distinction at least once. Willman (10.7 ppg) averaged 4.9 rebounds at power forward in 2011-12 and his 52.8 percent (163-of-309) shooting was tops in the league. The 6-5 Ayers (11.1 ppg) shot a leaguebest 46.8 percent (59-for-126) from beyond the arc and dished out 63 assists, while Johnson (9.3 ppg) enters his senior campaign having made 250 career three-point field goals. The point-guard platoon of junior Ryan Hill (2.2 ppg) and sophomore Steven Kaspar (2.3 ppg) also returns this season. Hill started 21 games and recorded 21 steals, while Kaspar finished second on the team with 80 assists. Senior forward Brian Fitzpatrick (3.9 ppg), junior guard Ben Brackney (3.1 ppg), and sophomore guard Joshea Singleton (2.8 ppg) are experienced reserves who will provide depth and versatility. Freshmen Ryan Frazier, Chris Hass, and Dom Hoffman will be in the mix for playing time as well. Fifth-year head coach Dave Paulsen will put his experienced squad to the test early and often in 2012-13. The Bison take on the likes of Purdue, New Mexico State,

QUICK FACTS School............................................ Bucknell University Location................................................. Lewisburg, Pa. Enrollment............................................................3,500 Nickname............................................................. Bison Colors................................................. Orange and Blue Home Arena.............................. Sojka Pavilion (4,000) President..................................... Dr. John C. Bravman Director of Athletics...................................John Hardt Website..........................................BucknellBison.com Head Coach.............................................Dave Paulsen Record at School............................... 71-59 (4 years) Career Record............................... 333-179 (17 years) 2011-12 Record..................................................... 25-10 Conference........................................Patriot League Conference Record (Finish)........................12-2 (1st) Postseason.................................NIT Second Round

Missouri, Princeton, and Penn State away from home, while their home schedule includes George Mason, Kent State, and La Salle. NO SMALL FEAT: The Bison’s 25 victories in 2011-12 were tied for second-most in program history. Bucknell also won 25 games in 2010-11, the first consecutive 25-win seasons in the program’s 117-year history. A GRAND PARTY: Senior Mike Muscala scored his 1,000th career point last season on Jan. 28 versus Loyola (Md.), while senior Bryson Johnson reached the milestone in Bucknell’s NIT win over Arizona. Senior Joe Willman and junior Cameron Ayers are both poised to join the 1,000-point club in 2012-13. BISON BOMBER: Bryson Johnson knocked down 84 field goals from beyond the arc a year ago, the secondhighest single-season total in program annals. Johnson holds the program record of 99 three-pointers, set in 2010-11. With 250 career three-point field goals, Johnson enters the 201213 campaign just 44 shy of Kevin Bettencourt’s Bucknell record of 299. TAKING HOME THE HARDWARE: Fifth-year head coach Dave Paulsen became the third repeat winner of the Patriot League Coach of the Year Award in 2011-12, and is just the seventh coach in league history to claim the award multiple times. Paulsen has guided the program to a 50-19 mark over the past two seasons.

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Hofstra Pride QUICK FACTS School.............................................. Hofstra University Location.............................................. Hempstead, N.Y. Enrollment............................................................11,453 Nickname..............................................................Pride Colors......................................... Gold, White, and Blue Home Arena................ Mack Sports Complex (5,054) President......................................... Stuart Rabinowitz Director of Athletics................... Jeffrey A. Hathaway Website.................................................GoHofstra.com Head Coach................................................Mo Cassara Record at School...............................31-34 (2 years) Career Record................................... 53-64 (4 years) 2011-12 Record..................................................... 10-22 Conference............... Colonial Athletic Association Conference Record (Finish)...................... 3-15 (11th) Postseason....................................................... None

Hofstra welcomes back just five players who saw action in 2011-12 as third-year head coach Mo Cassara will rely heavily on eight newcomers - including three players that sat out last season – as he looks to turn the page on a 10-22 season. The biggest question mark surrounding the squad may be finding a consistent scoring threat as the Pride lost their two leading scorers in Mike Moore (19.9 ppg) and Nathaniel Lester (14.6 ppg) to graduation. Senior Stevie Mejia (6.0 ppg) will lead the offense after making 13 starts at point guard a year ago, dishing out 55 assists and recording 33 steals. Sophomore Taran Buie, a Penn State transfer, is in line to start at shooting guard after averaging 5.8 points as a freshman in 2010-11 for the Nittany Lions. The 6-2 guard knocked down 25 three-pointers at PSU and was a highly-regarded recruit coming out of State College High School. Senior Matt Grogan (1.2 ppg) appeared in 25 contests off the bench in 2011-12 and at 6-5 provides a solid defensive presence on the perimeter. A pair of freshmen will push for immediate playing time in the backcourt. Dallas Anglin was a second-team all-state selection at Seton Hall (N.J.) Prep,

Photo: David Imes

while 6-3 Kentrell Washington averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 assists as a senior at Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nev. Senior David Imes (7.0 ppg) has started 60 games over the past two seasons and will be looked upon to anchor the Pride frontcourt. The 6-7 forward pulled down 5.4 rebounds per game and added 26 blocks last season. Junior Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, a transfer from Connecticut, should slide into the small forward position and will be counted on for scoring and leadership. The versatile Coombs-McDaniel averaged 5.6 points and 2.6 rebounds for the 2010-11 national champion Huskies and has made 40 career three-pointers. Junior Stephen Nwaukoni (4.6 ppg), a bruising 6-8, 240-lb. forward, made 21 starts a year ago and averaged 5.3 rebounds, while 6-7 sophomore Moussa Kone (3.2 ppg) appeared in all 32 games last season. The coaching staff is also counting on junior college transfer Daquan Brown to provide a presence in the paint. The 6-10 Brown averaged 15.5 points and 10.5 rebounds during his two seasons at Barstow (Calif.) College. Freshmen forwards Jordan Allen (17.0 ppg), Jimmy Hall (5.7 ppg), and Darren Payen (18.0 ppg) should provide depth and athleticism while pushing for immediate playing time. BEEN A LONG TIME: Hofstra will travel to the state of Indiana for the first time since the 2005-06 season when it visits Purdue. The Pride’s last visit to the Hoosier State came on Nov. 22, 2005, when the program played at Notre Dame. NO EASY BASKETS: Hofstra forced 15.4 turnovers per game over 32 contests last season – good for third in the CAA - and limited its opponents to 67.2 points per game. The Pride held nine of their opponents under 60 points in 2011-12 and averaged an impressive 7.7 steals per contest. CLOSE CALLS: Six of the Pride’s 22 losses in 2011-12 came by five points or less, with five of the aforementioned setbacks coming in CAA play. BLOCK PARTY: Hofstra welcomes back its top two shot blockers from a year as sophomore forward Moussa Kone notched 29 blocks, while senior forward David Imes added 26 blocks.

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Taran Buie So. | G 6-2 | 185 first season

2 Stevie Mejia Sr. | G 5-9 | 175 6.0 ppg 2.1 apg

3 David Imes Sr. | F 6-7 | 240 7.0 ppg 5.4 rpg

5 Jamal CoombsMcDaniel Jr. | F 6-7 | 210

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Stephen Nwaukoni Jr. | F 6-8 | 240 4.6 ppg 5.3 rpg

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Tournament Schedule Regional Rounds

Subregional Rounds

Villanova Regional The Pavilion | Villanova, Pa.

Hempstead SubRegional Mack Sports Complex | Hempstead, N.Y.

Nov. 9 UDC at Villanova Nov. 11 Marshall at Villanova

7 p.m. 1 p.m.

West Lafayette Regional Mackey Arena | West Lafayette, Ind. Nov. 9 Bucknell at Purdue Nov. 11 Hofstra at Purdue

7 p.m. 2 p.m.

Tuscaloosa Regional Coleman Coliseum | Tuscaloosa, Ala. Nov. 9 South Dakota State at Alabama Nov. 11 West Alabama at Alabama

9 p.m. 5 p.m.

Corvallis Regional Gill Coliseum | Corvallis, Ore. Nov. 9 Niagara at Oregon State 9 p.m. Nov. 11 New Mexico St. at Oregon St. 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18

Marshall vs. UDC 4:30 p.m. South Dakota St. vs. Hofstra South Dakota St. vs. Marshall 2:30 p.m. UDC vs. Hofstra UDC vs. South Dakota St. 12:30 p.m. Marshall vs. Hofstra

Niagara Falls Subregional Gallagher Center | Niagara Falls, N.Y. Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18

Bucknell vs. Niagara 7 p.m. Bucknell vs. New Mexico St. 5:30 p.m. West Alabama vs. Bucknell 1:30 p.m. New Mexico State vs. Niagara

Las Cruces Subregional Pan American Center | Lac Cruces, N.M. Nov. 21 Northern New Mexico vs. New Mexico State

9 p.m. all times Eastern

Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. November 15 NOVEMBER 16 Alabama 7 p.m. on

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Oregon State

Champion Villanova 9 p.m. on

Purdue

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New Beginnings... For 18 years, the Gazelle Group has provided college basketball teams and fans from across the country the opportunity to participate and watch one of the most exciting early-season tournaments in the country – the 2K Sports Classic. Beginning this year, the beneficiary of the 2K Sports Classic is Wounded Warrior Project. WWP began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. To date, over 40,000 members of our nation’s armed services have been physically wounded in the War on Terror, and studies estimate that another 300,000 will suffer from the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. Although the charitable beneficiary for the 2K Sports Classic has changed, the event remains the same. The tournament will continue to feature some of the best teams in the nation. Madison Square Garden will continue to host the Championship Rounds through at least the 2020-21 season. ESPN will continue to televise the event. Our sponsors will continue to support the event. The Gazelle Group will continue to produce the event. Most importantly, we know you, our loyal fans, will continue to support and be a part of a very special tournament. Without you, the 2K Sports Classic would not have become the event it is. For that, we are truly grateful. When you have time, please take a few moments and familiarize yourself with Wounded Warrior Project (www. woundedwarriorproject.org). If you are so inclined, lend your support in any way possible. You will be making a difference in the lives of those who protect us, our country’s true heroes. Enjoy the games and thank you for your continued support in making the 2K Sports Classic the great event that it is.

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Team Rosters Villanova Wildcats ®

No. 2 3 4 5 10 12 13 15 20 22 23 24 25 31 32

Name Henry Lowe Ty Johnson Darrun Hilliard Tony Chennault Mislav Brzoja Nick McMahon Mouphtaou Yarou Ryan Arcidiacono Patrick Farrell JayVaughn Pinkston Daniel Ochefu Achraf Yacoubou Maurice Sutton Dylan Ennis James Bell

Pos. G G G G G G F G F F F G F/C G G

Ht. 5-11 6-3 6-6 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-10 6-2 6-5 6-7 6-10 6-4 6-11 6-2 6-6

Wt. Cl. 185 Fr. 185 So. 205 So. 195 Jr. 205 Fr. 165 Jr. 255 Sr. 180 Fr. 200 Fr. 260 R-So. 230 Fr. 210 So. 220 R-Sr. 182 R-Fr. 225 Jr.

Hometown (Previous School) New York, N.Y. (The Dalton School) Plainfield, N.J. (Montrose Christian [Md.]) Bethlehem, Pa. (Liberty) Philadelphia, Pa. (Neumann-Goretti) Zagreb, Croatia (Traders Point Christian) Colts Neck, N.J. (Christian Brothers Acad.) Natitingou, Benin (Montrose Christian [Md.]) Langhorne, Pa. (Neshaminy) Rockville Centre, N.Y. (Chaminade) Brooklyn, N.Y. (Bishop Loughlin) Lagos, Nigeria (Downingtown East [Pa.]) Bronx, N.Y. (Long Island Lutheran) Largo, Md. (Largo) Brampton, Ont. (Lake Forest Acad. [Ill.]) Orlando, Fla. (Montverde Acad.)

Head Coach — Jay Wright (12th season) Associate Head Coach – Billy Lange Assistant Coaches — Raphael Chillious, Baker Dunleavy

Purdue Boilermakers

No. 0 1 3 11 14 15 20 21 23 30 34 35 50 55

Name Terone Johnson Anthony Johnson Ronnie Johnson Stephen Toyra Dru Anthrop Donnie Hale A.J. Hammons D.J. Byrd Jay Simpson Neal Beshears Jacob Lawson Rapheal Davis Travis Carroll Sandi Marcius

Pos. G G G G G F C G/F F F F G F F

Ht. 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-8 7-0 6-5 6-9 6-6 6-8 6-5 6-9 6-9

Wt. 199 191 170 165 183 221 280 228 268 195 217 211 229 268

Cl. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Jr. Jr.

Hometown (Previous School) Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central) Chicago, Ill. (Whitney Young) Indianapolis, Ind. (North Central) Lafayette, Ind. (Faith Christian School) Lafayette, Ind. (Central Catholic) New Albany, Ind. (Bridgton Prep) Carmel, Ind. (Oak Hill (Va.) Acad.) Crawfordsville, Ind. (North Montgomery) Champaign, Ill. (La Lumiere School [Ind.]) Winchester, Ind. (Winchester) Reidsville, N.C. (Oak Ridge Military Acad.) Fort Wayne, Ind. (La Lumiere School) Danville, Ind. (Danville) Nedelisce, Croatia (La Lumiere School [Ind.])

Head Coach — Matt Painter (eighth season) Associate Head Coach – Jack Owens Assistant Coaches — Greg Gary, Micah Shrewsberry

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Team Rosters alabama Crimson Tide

No. 4 5 12 14 15 20 21 22 24 32

Name Carl Engstron Trevor Lacey Trevor Releford Moussa Gueye Nick Jacobs Levi Randolph Rodney Cooper Andrew Steele Devonta Pollard Retin Obasohan

Pos. C G G C F G G G F G

Ht. 7-1 6-3 6-0 7-0 6-8 6-5 6-6 6-4 6-8 6-1

Wt. 285 215 195 255 265 205 215 225 200 210

Cl. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. Fr. R-Fr.

Hometown (Previous School) Ystad, Sweden (Sydskanska Gymnasiet) Huntsville, Ala. (Butler) Kansas City, Mo. (Bishop Miege) Thies, Senegal (Lake Land Coll. [Ill.]) Atlanta, Ga. (South Atlanta) Madison, Ala. (Bob Jones) Phenix City, Ala. (Russell County) Birmingham, Ala. (John Carroll) Porterville, Miss. (Kemper County) Antwerp, Belgium (Leuven)

Head Coach — Anthony Grant (fourth season) Associate Head Coach – Dan Hipsher Assistant Coaches — John Brannen, Tony Pujol

Oregon State Beavers

No. 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 24 30 31 32 44 55

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) Victor Robbins G/F 6-6 195 Fr. Compton, Calif. (Compton) Michael Moyer G 6-2 205 Jr. Turner, Ore. (John Fisher Coll.) Ahmad Starks G 5-9 165 Jr. Chicago, Ill. (Whitney Young) Challe Barton G 6-3 193 So. Goteborg, Sweden (Sandagymnasiet) Daniel Jones C 6-11 230 Jr. Orland, Calif. (Hamilton Union) Joe Burton F/C 6-7 295 Sr. Soboba, Calif. (West Valley) Angus Brandt C 6-10 242 Sr. Sydney, Australia (Blaxland) Langston Morris-Walker G 6-5 215 Fr. Berkeley, Calif. (Berkeley) Daniel Gomis F 6-10 225 So. Thies, Senegal (Oak Hill (Va.) Acad.) Eric Moreland F 6-10 215 So. Missouri City, Texas (UTEP) C.J. Mitchell G 6-1 179 Jr. Portland, Ore. (Horizon Christian) Olaf Schaftenaar F 6-9 219 Fr. Utrecht, Netherlands (Rodenborch Coll.) Jullian Powers G 6-2 193 Jr. Arlington, Texas (Tennyson) Jarmal Reid F 6-7 225 Fr. Decatur, Ga. (Columbia) Devon Collier F 6-8 215 Jr. Bronx, N.Y. (St. Anthony [N.J.]) Roberto Nelson G 6-3 195 Jr. Santa Barbara, Calif. (Santa Barbara)

Head Coach — Craig Robinson (fifth season) Associate Head Coach – Doug Stewart Assistant Coaches — Nate Pomeday, David Grace

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Overview The 2012 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project is one of the country’s most intriguing early-season tournaments. Why? Well, Villanova enters the season with six freshmen and only two seniors on its roster. Purdue, which has been to the NCAA Tournament each of the last six years, has also won at least 20 games each of those seasons. Alabama is young, featuring only one senior on its roster, and is looking for a repeat of last year’s 20-win campaign that resulted in a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Oregon State returns four starters from a team that recorded its first winning season since 2004-05. As these four teams square off at Madison Square Garden, the results could go a long way in foreshadowing how these teams’ seasons play out. Intriguing, indeed.

Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright

Tournament Preview ALABAMA In his fourth year, head coach Anthony Grant did what he was hired to do: he turned the tide (pardon the pun) and guided Alabama to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2006 season as the Crimson Tide won 21 games last season – their second straight 20-win campaign. The next step is for the Tide to advance deep in the tournament. To do that in 2012-13, Grant returns the bulk of last year’s team, led by junior guard Trevor Releford, who is the Alabama’s leading returning scorer at 12.0 ppg. Releford is joined by sophomore guard Trevor Lacey, who averaged 7.3 ppg a year ago, and senior guard Andrew Steele, who added 6.6 ppg and 3.9 rpg.

Villanova’s Mouphtaou Yarou VILLANOVA The 2011-12 season ended a run of seven straight NCAA Tournament appearances for Villanova, including a trip to the 2009 Final Four. For the Wildcats to get back to their NCAA ways, head coach Jay Wright will turn to eight returning players, including six of his top eight scorers. Headlining the returners is senior forward/center Mouphtaou Yarou, who scored 11.2 ppg and led the Wildcats in rebounding at an 8.2 rpg clip. Also expected to carry a heavy load in 201213 are junior guard James Bell, who tallied 7.0 points game last year, and sophomore forward JayVaughn Pinkston, who contributed 9.6 ppg to the Wildcats’ offense. PURDUE No matter the situation, it seems that when all is said and done, Purdue has at least 20 wins and a NCAA Tournament berth. This year, head coach Matt Painter will look to lead the Boilermakers to their seventh straight NCAA bid and seventh straight 20-win season. To do that, he will turn to junior guard Terone Johnson and senior swingman D.J. Byrd. Johnson is Purdue’s leading returning scorer at 9.2 ppg. As for Byrd, he tallied 8.9 ppg a year ago. They are two of 10 players who return from last season. Add to that a recruiting class ranked among the Top 20 in the nation and seven may be a lucky number this season in West Lafayette.

OREGON STATE Last year was a big year in Corvallis. In going 21-15, Oregon State posted its first winning season since 2004-05 and only its second since 1989-90. In addition, the 21 wins were the most since a 22-win season in 1989-90. To keep that momentum going and to take the next step, head coach Craig Robinson welcomes back 12 players, including four starters, making this season one of the most eagerly anticipated in years. To meet expectations, Robinson will turn to the trio of junior forward Devon Collier (13.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg), junior guard Ahmad Starks (12.1 ppg, 96 assists), and senior center Angus Brandt (9.1 ppg). The Beavers advanced to the semifinals of the 2012 CBI presented by Zebra Pen.

Oregon State’s Ahmad Starks

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alabama Crimson Tide Anthony Grant Head Coach fourth season 139-64 overall (six years)

Trevor Lacey So. | G 6-3 | 215 7.3 ppg 3.0 rpg

5 Trevor Releford Jr. | G 6-0 | 195 12.0 ppg 3.0 rpg

12 Nick Jacobs So. | F 6-8 | 265 6.1 ppg 3.6 rpg

15 Levi Randolph So. | G 6-5 | 205 6.5 ppg 3.9 rpg

20 Andrew Steele Sr. | G 6-4 | 225 6.6 ppg 3.9 rpg

Coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2006 and its second straight 20-win season, Alabama will look to continue its aggressive, disruptive, and disciplined style of play as it begins the program’s 100th season in 2012-13. The Crimson Tide, under fourth-year head coach Anthony Grant, was one of the nation’s best defensive teams a year ago, holding 31 of their 33 opponents below their season scoring average. Alabama’s defense allowed an average of 58.1 points per game, the ninth-lowest average in the nation and sixth-lowest in SEC history. The Tide return four starters, as well as four additional returnees, and welcome a pair of newcomers to their lineup this season. Junior guard Trevor Releford (12.0 ppg) has been Alabama’s playmaker at the point guard position for the past two seasons. A second-team All-Conference selection, Releford averaged 2.8 assists and 2.0 steals while shooting 48.2 percent (132-of-274) from the field. Senior guard Andrew Steele, who made his way back on the active roster on Jan. 2, 2012, after being medically cleared to return to competition, was a key contributor in the second half of the season and averaged 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game. Sophomore guard Trevor Lacey (7.3 ppg) started 16 of the Tide’s final 22 games a year ago, while guard Levi Randolph (6.5 ppg) made 32 starts a freshman in 2011-12 and averaged 3.9 rebounds. Alabama’s frontcourt will be led by a quartet of experienced players in junior centers Carl Engstrom and Moussa Gueye and sophomores Rodney Cooper and Nick Jacobs. Engstrom recorded 15 blocks in 25 games last season, while Gueye averaged eight minutes per contest. The 6-8 Jacobs (6.1 ppg) started 15 games a year ago and averaged 3.6 rebounds, and Cooper (5.1 ppg) knocked down 20 field goals from beyond the arc while starting 15 contests. New to the active roster this season will be redshirt freshman Retin Obasohan and true freshman Devonta Pollard. Obasohan, who is expected to provide additional depth at the point guard position, was a member of the 2010 Belgian Under-20 National Team that competed in the European Championships. Pollard, one of the most highly-touted recruits in his class,

QUICK FACTS School....................................... University of Alabama Location..............................................Tuscaloosa, Ala. Enrollment..........................................................33,602 Nickname................................................ Crimson Tide Colors............................................. Crimson and White Home Arena....................Coleman Coliseum (15,383) President.................................................Dr. Guy Bailey Director of Athletics.................................... Mal Moore Website.................................................... RollTide.com Head Coach........................................... Anthony Grant Record at School.............................. 63-39 (3 years) Career Record..................................139-64 (6 years) 2011-12 Record...................................................... 21-12 Conference..........................................Southeastern Conference Record (Finish).........................9-7 (5th) Postseason.............................NCAA Second Round

is a five-star small forward prospect according to Rivals.com who was named the Mississippi Gatorade State Player of the Year after averaging 23.8 points and 15.7 rebounds. NO EASY ROAD: Alabama’s 2012-13 schedule will once again be a grueling one as its 32-game slate includes 20 games against teams that won 18 or more games a year ago. In addition, three of Alabama’s opponents won more than 25 games in 201112. Last season, the Tide played the 29th-toughest schedule in the nation and third-most difficult in the SEC. Alabama recorded eight wins against the RPI top 100, good for third in the league behind Kentucky and Vanderbilt. POINT OF EXPERIENCE: Guard Trevor Releford has been Alabama’s playmaker at the point guard position for the last two seasons, starting 66 of 69 games. Releford, who was named to the 2011-12 All-SEC second-team and the league’s all-freshman team in 2010-11, enters his junior campaign boasting career averages of 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals. NOT JUST STUDYING PLAYBOOKS: Since 2000, 38 of Alabama’s 39 seniors have earned their degrees. The Crimson Tide have amassed 55 Academic All-SEC selections, including 33 since 2000, four Freshman Academic All-SEC selections since the award was established in 2005, and two SEC Scholar-Athletes of the Year.

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South Dakota St. Jackrabbits QUICK FACTS School.......................... South Dakota State University Location................................................Brookings, S.D. Enrollment.......................................................... 12,583 Nickname...................................................Jackrabbits Colors................................................... Yellow and Blue Home Arena................................... Frost Arena (6,107) President.....................................Dr. David L. Chicoine Director of Athletics....................................Justin Sell Website................................................... GoJacks.com Head Coach.................................................Scott Nagy Record at School.......................... 316-198 (17 years) Career Record...................................................Same 2011-12 Record....................................................... 27-8 Conference.............................. The Summit League Conference Record (Finish)......................15-3 (2nd) Postseason.............................NCAA Second Round

In its fifth year in The Summit League and following four years of full Division I eligibility, South Dakota State finally reached its goal of winning the Summit League title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament, something the Jackrabbits are poised to repeat in 2012-13. “We reached one of our goals last year in reaching the NCAA Tournament, but just getting there doesn’t mean that we accomplished every goal we set,” 17th-year head coach Scott Nagy says. “We can’t rest on our laurels, especially if we want to get back to the tournament.” The Jackrabbits lose just one starter from a team that tied a school-record with 27 wins a year ago. Among their eight returning letterwinners is one of the more underappreciated players in the country in senior guard Nate Wolters. The only Division I player to average at least 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game last season, the 6-4 Wolters led the Jackrabbits with averages of 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists en route to earning firstteam All-Conference distinction. In addition to Wolters, the Jackrabbits return junior Jordan Dykstra (11.3 ppg), who was named to the All-Conference secondteam in 2011-12. The versatile 6-8 forward overcame an early season injury to average 4.9 rebounds and established a program record by knocking down 11 consecutive three-point field goals

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over a three-game stretch last season. Senior forward Tony Fiegen (7.0 ppg) started all 35 games last season, averaged 3.9 rebounds and is the Jackrabbits’ top defender. Joining Wolters in the backcourt is 6-4 junior Brayden Carlson (7.3 ppg), who dished out 89 assists and drained 47 threepoint field goals in 33 starts. Nagy will look to junior Chad White (9.3 ppg) and sophomore Taevaunn Prince (6.5 ppg) as candidates to step into a starting role following the graduation of Griffan Callahan (10.4 ppg). White averaged 3.3 rebounds and shot a blistering 47.2 percent (50-of-106) from beyond the arc, while Prince appeared in 34 contests and registered 17 steals as a freshman. Sophomore Zach Horstman (2.8 ppg) and junior Marcus Heemstra (2.6 ppg) will provide depth and experience off the bench. SDSU will be challenged by a difficult non-conference slate that includes 2012 NCAA Tournament foes Alabama, Belmont, Montana and New Mexico, along with dates against Minnesota and C-USA runner-up Marshall. BIG MAN ON CAMPUS: Nate Wolters begins the 2012-13 season ranked fourth in program annals with 1,628 career points and enters the year just 304 shy of the SDSU record of 1,931 points. Wolters scored 721 points last season – the most-ever by a junior in school history – and his 476 assists leave him 130 shy of the program record of 605 assists. HOME SWEET HOME: South Dakota State capped its third-ever perfect season at home last year with a 14-0 mark at Frost Arena. The Jackrabbits, who enter the 2012-13 season riding a 17-game home-winning streak, also went undefeated at home in both 2002-03 (17-0) and 1984-85 (18-0). TWENTY SOMETHING: The Jackrabbits amassed a program record-tying 27 wins last season, their first 20-win season at the Division I level. South Dakota State boasts 20 seasons with at least 20 wins, nine of which have been during head coach Scott Nagy’s 16 seasons. Nagy enters 2012-13 with a 316-198 career record. CLOSING IN: Junior Jordan Dykstra begins the 2012-13 campaign just 287 points shy of becoming the 43rd player in SDSU history to reach the 1,000-point milestone. Dykstra averaged 11.3 points a year ago.

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Scott Nagy Head Coach 18th season 316-198 overall (17 years)

Nate Wolters Sr. | G 6-3 | 193 21.2 ppg 5.9 apg

3 Brayden Carlson Jr. | G 6-4 | 212 7.3 ppg 3.1 rpg

12 Chad White Jr. | G 6-6 | 213 9.3 ppg 3.3 rpg

25 Tony Fiegen Sr. | F 6-7 | 220 7.0 ppg 3.9 rpg

34 Jordan Dykstra Jr. | F 6-8 | 235 11.3 ppg 4.9 rpg

West alabama Tigers Mike Newell Head Coach second season 309-247 overall (20 years)

Steven Samuels Sr. | G 6-5 | 190 14.1 ppg 6.4 rpg

13 Jared Woolfolk Sr. | G 6-3 | 200

QUICK FACTS School..............................University of West Alabama Location............................................... Livingston, Ala. Enrollment............................................................5,200 Nickname............................................................ Tigers Colors.....................................................Red and White Home Arena.............................Pruitt Hall Gym (1,000) President....................................... Dr. Richard Holland Director of Athletics..........................Stan Williamson Website............................................ uwaathletics.com Head Coach................................................Mike Newell Record at School...................................8-20 (1 year) Career Record.............................309-247 (20 years) 2011-12 Record...................................................... 8-20 Conference...............................................Gulf South Conference Record (Finish)........................ 5-9 (6th) Postseason....................................................... None

CLOSE QUARTERS: Four of the Tigers’ 20 losses in 2011-12 were by two points or less, including a pair of one-point setbacks and an overtime loss. FRIENDLY CONFINES: West Alabama will play 14 home contests in 2012-13, beginning with a Nov. 14 contests against Selma. Last season, the Tigers averaged 62.9 points per game, but in their 12 home dates averaged 68.5 points per game en route to a 6-6 home record.

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SEASONED VETERAN: West Alabama head coach Mike Newell enters his 20th season as a head coach in 2012-13 with a career record of 309-247. Newell has directed teams to seven 20-win seasons during his coaching career.

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Northern New Mexico Eagles

Head Coach third season

Northern New Mexico College begins the program’s fifth year following a season in which the Eagles were winless in their 28 contests of 2011-12, while playing the tenth-most difficult schedule in NAIA with a roster that consisted of nine freshmen. Third-year head coach Ryan Cordova’s squad gained valuable experience and should be a more seasoned unit in 2012-13 after dropping eight games by five points or less. NNM welcomes back its leading scorer from a year ago in junior Gabriel Martinez. The 6-0 guard averaged 9.7 points and 1.3 steals in 17 contests. Cordova’s optimism can be traced to the additions of newcomers Eric Garcia, Brandon Holland, Matthew Brito, Ricardo Murillo, Ashton Johnson, and Stefan Mijajlovic. The 6-5 Garcia averaged 8.0 points and 4.0 rebounds as a freshman at Sul Ross State in 2011-12. Brito will add depth in the backcourt after playing two seasons at New Mexico Highlands University. Freshmen forwards Holland and Johnson will compete for immediate playing time in the frontcourt. Murillo, a 6-4 swingman, played on the U16 Mexican National Team before averaging 23.4 points and 8.4 rebounds as a senior at Vincent Memorial (Calif.) High School. The 6-6 Mijajlovic averaged 19.9 points and 6.0 assists as a senior in Belgrade, Serbia.

2-51 overall (two years)

Rodney Coles So. | G 5-8 | 140 7.1 ppg 1.4 apg

1 Orlando Echave So. | F/C 6-7 | 235 5.8 ppg 3.4 rpg

Mike Newell, a coaching veteran of 20 years, is cautiously optimistic about the 2012-13 season. With five returning players, including four who logged considerable minutes a year ago, West Alabama has a strong nucleus poised to take the program to the next level following an 8-20 campaign last season. Newell’s optimism centers around the return of senior Steven Samuels. The 6-5 guard and 2012-13 Preseason All-Gulf South Conference selection led the Tigers in both scoring (14.1 ppg) and rebounding (6.4 rpg) a year ago and added 4.3 assists per game. Samuels will be joined in the backcourt by senior Jared Woolfolk (11.8 ppg), who led the team with 52 field goals from beyond the arc and added 30 steals in 2011-12. Junior Kyle Belcher (5.6 ppg), a 6-9 center, shot 57.4 percent (66-of-115) from the field last season and averaged double figures in points over the Tigers’ final eight games. Guard Aaron Cobb (1.8 ppg) averaged 10.3 minutes as a freshman and the staff expects him to make big strides this season. Sophomore guard Jacob Acker appeared in 12 contests in 2011-12 and should provide depth in the backcourt.

QUICK FACTS School.......................... Northern New Mexico College Location................................................ Espanola, N.M. Enrollment............................................................2,000 Nickname........................................................... Eagles Colors.................White, Navy Blue, and Texas Orange Home Arena.........................................................3,000 President............................Dr. Nancy “Rusty” Barcelo Director of Athletics.............................. Ryan Cordova Web Site.......................................goeaglesonline.com Head Coach............................................ Ryan Cordova Record at School................................. 2-51 (2 years) Career Record...................................................Same 2011-12 Record...................................................... 0-28 Conference...........American Inst. of Independents Conference Record..............................................0-9 Postseason........................................................None

THE THREE IS FOR ME: Northern New Mexico averaged 6.5 made three-pointers per game last season, and 28 percent of the Tigers’ 702 made field goals were from beyond the arc (197). Guard Rodney Coles led NNM with 41 three-pointers a year ago as a freshman.

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Oregon State Beavers Craig Robinson Head Coach fifth season 94-99 overall (six years)

Ahmad Starks Jr. | G 5-9 | 165 12.1 ppg 2.7 apg

3 Angus Brandt Sr. | C 6-10 | 242 9.1 ppg 3.4 rpg

12 Eric Moreland So. | F 6-10 | 215 5.2 ppg 6.8 rpg

15 Devon Collier Jr. | F 6-8 | 215 13.1 ppg 5.2 rpg

44 Roberto Nelson Jr. | G 6-3 | 195 9.3 ppg 2.6 rpg

Oregon State enters its 112th season under fifth-year head coach Craig Robinson with excitement and lofty goals after coming off its best season in more than two decades in which the Beavers won 21 games and had a winning record for just the second time since 1989-90. With a full roster of players he recruited for the first time, Robinson completely changed Oregon State’s offense and defense last season and led the Beavers to postseason play for the third time in four years while knocking off top-seeded Washington in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. OSU lost Jared Cunningham to the NBA – its first player drafted in 14 years - but welcomes back four starters and 12 letterwinners to go along with four freshmen who should maintain the same style of play on both ends of the court. The frontline is one of the most talented and experienced in the Pac-12 with seniors Angus Brandt (9.1 ppg) and Joe Burton (8.3 ppg), junior Devon Collier (13.1 ppg) and sophomore Eric Moreland (5.2 ppg) each playing all 36 games last season. Collier led the Pac-12 in field goal percentage at 61.5 percent (176-of-286), while Moreland (6.8 rpg) was tops in the conference with a program single-season record 69 blocked shots. The 6-7, 295-lb. Burton was the only player in the Pac-12 to rank in the top 15 of the conference in rebounding (5.9 rpg), assists (2.83 apg) and steals (1.27 spg). Brandt led the Beavers in three-point field goal percentage (49.2 percent) and scored a career-best 22 points on Mar. 19 in a 101-81 win over TCU in the CBI. The backcourt features juniors Ahmad Starks (12.1 ppg) and Roberto Nelson (9.3 ppg), who combined to make 125 three-pointers in 2011-12. The 5-9 Starks compiled 96 assists with just 49 turnovers, while Nelson is expected to step into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in all 36 games last season. Challe Barton (1.7 ppg) will provide valuable depth in the backcourt after seeing action in 35 contests as a freshman a year ago. Freshmen Langston MorrisWalker, Jarmal Reid, Victor Robbins, and Olaf Schaftenaar are all expected to see playing time and add the most depth to the roster since Robinson took over the program.

QUICK FACTS School.....................................Oregon State University Location.................................................. Corvallis, Ore. Enrollment........................................................... 23,761 Nickname......................................................... Beavers Colors................................................Orange and Black Home Arena............................... Gill Coliseum (9,604) President...............................................Dr. Edward Ray Director of Athletics.............................Bob De Carolis Website......................................www.osubeavers.com Head Coach..........................................Craig Robinson Record at School............................... 64-71 (4 years) Career Record...................................94-99 (6 years) 2011-12 Record...................................................... 21-15 Conference..................................................... Pac-12 Conference Record (Finish)...................7-11 (tie 8th) Postseason....................................... CBI Semifinals

The team toured Europe this past summer and went 4-0 while averaging 82.8 points. Despite the loss of Cunningham to the NBA, the balance and experience of Beavers could lift the program to new heights in 2012-13. PUTTING HIS STAMP ON THE PROGRAM: In his fourth season leading the program, Craig Robinson’s Beavers enjoyed their best offensive season in school history in 2011-12. OSU led the Pac-12 in scoring (78.9 ppg) for the first time in program annals and finished tenth nationally. The Beavers also set team records with four 100-point games, nine 90-point games, and 17 80-point efforts. Defensively, Oregon State switched to primarily a man-to-man defense after playing a combination of zones in Robinson’s first three seasons and led the Pac-12 in steals for the third straight year while forcing a conference-best 598 turnovers. STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Forward Devon Collier led the Pac-12 in field goal percentage a year ago at 61.5 percent (176-for-286) to become the first Oregon State player to lead the conference since Scott Haskin in 1991-92. Collier finished 12th in the league in scoring with an average of 13.1 points. SEEING THREE: Ahmad Starks knocked down 79 three-pointers last season, the secondhighest single-season total in Oregon State history. Former OSU and NBA great Gary Payton holds the program record of 82, set during the 1988-89 campaign.

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Niagara Purple Eagles QUICK FACTS School..............................................Niagara University Location................................... Niagara University, N.Y. Enrollment.............................................................3,744 Nickname............................................... Purple Eagles Colors.................................................Purple and White Home Arena.......................... Gallagher Center (2,100) President.................... Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Director of Athletics................................ Tom Crowley Website............................................purpleeagles.com Head Coach.............................................. Joe Mihalich Record at School......................... 246-189 (14 years) Career Record...................................................Same 2011-12 Record...................................................... 14-19 Conference...........................Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Record (Finish)................. 8-10 (tie 6th) Postseason....................................................... None

Joe Mihalich, the “Dean of MAAC Coaches,” enters his 15th season at Niagara four wins shy of 250 for his career. NU returns the core of a team that was the nation’s third-youngest last season and advanced to the quarterfinals of the MAAC Tournament. The Purple Eagles welcome back the talented backcourt tandem of sophomores Juan’ya Green and Antoine Mason. Green led the team in scoring (17.7 ppg) and steals (63) en route to being named the 2011-12 MAAC Rookie of the Year. The 6-3 guard knocked down 63 field goals from beyond the arc, led the team in scoring in 18 games and scored 30 or more points three times. Mason (15.1 ppg) averaged 4.6 rebounds while starting all 33 games to earn MAAC AllRookie team distinction. Green’s classmate and childhood friend Ameen Tanksley (8.7 ppg) also made an immediate impact as a freshman and led Niagara in rebounding (5.9 rpg) while adding 38 steals. A trio of juniors – 5-11 Marvin Jordan (10.4 ppg), 6-3 Malcolm Lemmons (8.3 ppg) and 6-5 Skylar Jones (1.5 ppg) – are now the elder statesmen on the roster and give Mihalich a variety of options on the perimeter. Jordan led the squad with 83 threepoint field goals made in 2011-12, while Lemmons pulled down an average of 4.3 rebounds.

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Joe Mihalich

The frontcourt will be bolstered by the return of senior Scooter Gillette (4.2 ppg), who started 29 contests a year ago and shot 63.3 percent (50-of-79) from the field. Joe Thomas (3.5 ppg), a 6-7 forward, averaged 3.7 rebounds while displaying great potential as the season progressed. The Purple Eagles will look to bruising 6-8 graduate student Devon White for an immediate contribution after averaging 5.8 points and 4.7 rebounds last season at La Salle. T.J. Cline, a 6-8 freshman forward and son of Naismith Hall of Famer, Olympian, and women’s basketball pioneer Nancy Lieberman, will compete for minutes.

Head Coach 15th season 246-189 overall (14 years)

Malcolm Lemmons

DID YOU KNOW: With five starters and their top seven scorers back from a year ago, the Purple Eagles return more than 93 percent of their offense. DYNAMITE DEBUT: Guard Juan’ya Green established program single-season records by a freshman for points (585), field goals made (188), free throws made (148), and steals (63) while finishing third in the MAAC in scoring (17.7 ppg). Green averaged an astounding 37.2 minutes in 2011-12 and also knocked down 61 field goals from beyond the arc. FINE WITH OVERTIME: Niagara was a perfect 2-0 in overtime contests last season, which included wins over Central Connecticut (102-93) and Canisius (60-57). Prior to 2011-12, the Purple Eagles had dropped their previous four overtime games dating back to the 2007-08 campaign. GREEN LIGHT FROM THREE: Marvin Jordan enters his junior campaign having drained 160 three-point field goals for his career. The Peoria, Ill., native made 83 field goals from beyond the arc in 2011-12, which included a careerbest eight threepointers on Feb 5, 2012, versus Rider. GROWING PAINS: Niagara was the third-youngest team nationally a year ago and that inexperience was evident as the Purple Eagles lost eight games by eight points or less. Three of the team’s top four leading scorers in 2011-12 were freshmen and the trio of Juan’ya Green (17.7 ppg), Antoine Mason (15.1 ppg) and Ameen Tanksley (8.7 ppg) combined for 140 steals.

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Jr. | G 6-3 | 195 8.3 ppg 4.3 rpg

1 Devon White Gr. | F/C 6-8 | 240 first year

2 Juan’ya Green So. | G 6-3 | 200 17.7 ppg 4.5 apg

10 Ameen Tanksley So. | G 6-6 | 200 8.7 ppg 5.9 rpg

11 Antoine Mason R-So. | G 6-3 | 210 15.1 ppg 4.6 rpg

New Mexico State aggies Marvin Menzies Head Coach sixth season 102-68 overall (five years)

Remi Barry So. | F 6-7 | 210 2.3 ppg 0.9 rpg

3 Bandja Sy Sr. | F 6-8 | 214 8.8 ppg 4.0 rpg

10 Tshilidzi Nephawe Jr. | C 6-10 | 268 5.8 ppg 3.8 rpg

15 Daniel Mullings So. | G 6-2 | 170 9.3 ppg 4.1 rpg

23 Tyrone Watson Sr. | F 6-5 | 225 7.0 ppg 4.0 rpg

The 2012-13 edition of the New Mexico State men’s basketball team returns to the court after both a 2012 WAC Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance. The Aggies return seven players from a year ago but have to replace a trio of seniors who played significant roles. New Mexico State has the luxury of welcoming back a pair of talented senior forwards in Tyrone Watson and Bandja Sy for their final campaigns in Las Cruces. The 6-5 Watson (7.0 ppg) started all 35 contests a year ago and averaged 4.0 rebounds while ranking second on the team with 113 assists. Sy (8.8 ppg), a 6-8 native of Cergy, France, averaged 4.0 rebounds and knocked down 40 field goals from beyond arc. Junior center Tshilidzi Nephawe (5.8 ppg) will once again be a fixture in the paint after playing in all 36 games last season and registering 32 blocked shots. Forwards Remi Barry (2.3 ppg) and Renaldo Dixon (2.2 ppg) combined to see action in 36 games in 2011-12 and could see expanded roles this season. Junior forward/center B.J. West appeared in 24 games in 2010-11 and averaged 2.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game before sitting out last season. Anchoring the backcourt will be guard Daniel Mullings (9.3 ppg), who made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2011-12 with 58 steals and was named to the WAC All-Newcomer Team. Sophomore guard Terrel de Rouen (2.2 ppg) is set to return after a knee injury sidelined the Las Cruces native early in the 2011-12 season, while redshirt freshmen guards Eric Weary and Emery Coleman will look to compete for minutes. Sixth-year head coach Marvin Menzies will bring five newcomers into the fold in 2012-13 in freshmen Sim Bhullar, Matej Buovac, and Aaron Kubinski, sophomore K.C. Ross-Miller, and junior Kevin Aronis. Bhullar, a 7-5, 360-lb. center, was a highly sought after recruit and will vie for significant playing time. After a season of success, the Aggies are poised to make another run to defend their conference championship with an abundance of experience and eager newcomers.

QUICK FACTS School............................ New Mexico State University Location............................................. Las Cruces, N.M. Enrollment............................................................ 17,651 Nickname........................................................... Aggies Colors............................................. Crimson and White Home Arena..................Pan American Center (8,994) President.................................................................TBA Director of Athletics....................Dr. McKinley Boston Website....................................... NMStateSports..com Head Coach......................................... Marvin Menzies Record at School............................ 102-68 (5 years) Career Record...................................................Same 2011-12 Record..................................................... 26-10 Conference.....................................Western Athletic Conference Record (Finish)......................10-4 (2nd) Postseason.............................NCAA Second Round

TRIPLE THREAT: Daniel Mullings became just the third player in NMSU history to record a tripledouble when he scored 28 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists - all careerhigh marks - along with five steals on 11-of-15 shooting in the Aggies’ 115-73 rout of Hawaii on Feb. 23. The sophomore guard was one of just 13 players in Division I to register a triple-double in 2011-12. BIG SHOES TO FILL: The Aggies are replacing three seniors who played vital roles for the Crimson and White. The 2011-12 campaign was the first time in NMSU history that the team had three 1,000-career point scorers in the same season with Wendell McKines, Hernst Laroche, and Hamidu Rahman achieving the milestone. Moreover, McKines became the second player in school history with 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. ON SOLID FOOTING: Head coach Marvin Menzies has recorded 102 career wins in his five seasons at New Mexico State. He ranks fifth in school history in victories and directed the Aggies to their third 20-win season in his tenure in 2011-12. NMSU posted a 26-10 overall record – one victory shy of equaling the program record for wins - and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the 19th time in school history. HOME COOKIN’: New Mexico State won 14 of its 17 home contests a year ago, with 13 of the victories coming by at least 10 points. Over the past five seasons, the Aggies boast an impressive 72-19 home record.

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Top 10 Tournament Games 1. #1 Connecticut 71, #10 Duke 66 November 12, 1999 After Stanford pulled off an overtime upset of Duke in the first semifinal, fans thought the Duke– UConn rematch of the 1998 NCAA championship game was a lost cause. However, unranked Iowa stunned the No. 1-ranked and defending national champion Huskies in the nightcap, setting up a UConn-Duke consolation game. The Huskies sent Duke to its first 0-2 start in more than 40 years, but the loss spurred the Blue Devils to an 18-game winning streak and an eventual No. 1 ranking.

UCLA went on to score 97 points in the consolation game for a total of 195 points for the championship rounds — still a tournament record.

Maryland 62, Michigan State 60 (Championship) November 17, 2006

5. St. Johns 62, #12 Kentucky 61 November 9, 2000 The Red Storm trailed the Wildcats by four points with just 22 seconds left to play as they rallied behind New York native Omar Cook for a comeback victory. Down two with eight seconds to play, Anthony Glover hit a layup and got fouled to make it a three-point play. Cook made his college debut a memorable one, scoring 18 points, dishing out five assists and setting up the play that would tie the game in the final moments.

D.J. Strawberry scored 17 points for Maryland, which shot 55 percent from the field in beating Michigan State 6260 to win the 2006 2K Sports Classic championship. The Terrapins were able to win despite scoring just two points over the final 3 1⁄2 minutes and survived a hectic finish at the Garden. Michigan State’s Drew Neitzel hit a three with 5:19 left to get the Spartans within one, 52-51, but the Terrapins hit two 3-pointers in an 8-2 run that put them up 60-53 with 3:42 left. The Spartans used a 6-2 run to get within 62-59 with 1:21 to play. Each team turned the ball over, and Maryland called a timeout with 12 seconds to play and four seconds left on the shot clock. The Terps inbounded the ball near midcourt and missed a long 3-point attempt, but then were sent to the freethrow line on an MSU offensive foul. Strawberry, who was named the tournament’s MVP, missed both free throws for Maryland, opening the door for one last chance for the Spartans. Neitzel was fouled with 0.2 seconds left before he could get a shot attempt off. He made his first free throw and missed the second on purpose, but the Spartans couldn’t get off a clean tip.

6. #24 Syracuse 87, #4 North Carolina 71 November 20, 2009 The first half started out fine for No. 4 North Carolina as the Tar Heels took a 39-37 lead at the intermission. However, the second half wasn’t so good as No. 24 Syracuse used a 22-1 run to start the second half to blow by the Heels, 87-71, to win the Classic for the second time since 2004. Tournament MVP Wes Johnson had 25 points and eight rebounds in leading the Orange. Connecticut vs. Duke, 1999 2. Arizona 75, #5 Florida 71 (Championship) November 9, 2001 Rick Anderson wasn’t around for Arizona’s run to the NCAA title game in 2000, but he came up with the big plays as the Wildcats upset their second straight Top 10 team at the Garden. The junior forward, who sat out in 2000 as a redshirt, scored Arizona’s final six points against No. 5 Florida to win the 2001 event. The Wildcats had shocked No. 2 Maryland 71-67 the previous night. 3. Florida 75, #16 Syracuse 70 (Championship) November 18, 2005 Taurean Green had 23 points and keyed a late second-half run in Florida’s 75-70 victory over No. 16 Syracuse in the 2005 title game. Florida trailed 62-60 with 6:43 left before going on a 12-0 run, and Green had eight points during that span, earning tournament MVP honors. The game sparked the unranked Gators to go on to win back-to-back national championships. 4. #7 Kansas 99, #17 UCLA 98 November 9, 2000 Kenny Gregory led Kansas with 24 points as the Jayhawks outran the Bruins, despite a combined 67 points by Earl Watson, Jason Kapono, and T.J. Cummings. The Bruins were down 22-6 early in the first half and nearly came all the way back.

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7. #4 Texas 77, #16 Georgia 71 November 15, 2002 Texas guard T.J. Ford crashed hard to the floor early in the game against No. 16 Georgia as Madison Square Garden and Longhorns fans fell silent. After a couple of nervous minutes on the court and three more on the bench, Ford returned to match his career high with 22 points as No. 4 Texas overcame a 10-point second-half deficit. 8. Maryland 62, Michigan State 60 (Championship) November 17, 2006 (at right) 9. #18 Saint Joseph’s 73, #12 Gonzaga 66 November 14, 2003 The second-leading vote-getter on the AP’s preseason All-America team, Jameer Nelson had 20 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists, and a ton of oohs and aahs in leading No. 18 Saint Joseph’s over No. 12 Gonzaga. The Hawks also made a lot of noise by bringing nearly 4,000 fans to turn the Garden into Hawk Hill. 10. Princeton 38, NC State 36 (Championship) November 12, 1997 After trailing at the end of the first three quarters (experimental rules), Princeton pulled off a comefrom-behind victory, with the game-winning play coming on a goaltending call against NC State with just 2.7 seconds left. The win propelled the Tigers to a 27-2 record and a No. 7 ranking.

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Final Four Worthy... 2. Carmelo Anthony (Syracuse) November 14, 2002 27 pts, 11 rebs (vs. Memphis) All-Tournament Team

Unlike Durant, Carmelo Anthony only got one game to prove himself as part of this list (2002 Classic used a Showcase Format). On a team that would eventually go on to win the NCAA National Championship, Anthony played spectacular in the Nov. 14th game against Memphis although the Orangemen (now Orange) lost 70-63. He scored 27 points and gathered 11 rebounds against John Calipari’s Tiger squad. Anthony, who now plays professionally with the Knicks, was named to an AllTournament Team that included other NBA players such as T.J. Ford, Dwayne Wade and Mo Williams. 6. Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis) November 16, 2007 33 pts, 7 rebs (Champ. vs. Connecticut) Most Valuable Player

The only way to word Chris Douglas-Roberts’ performance in the 2007 championship game is dominating. He was 14-24 from the field including 2-3 from long range. DouglasRoberts accumulated 33 points and seven rebounds to help lead the #3 Memphis Tigers to an 81-70 victory over UConn on Nov. 16th. He averaged 22.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in the two Championship Round games, which was good enough to earn him the Tournament MVP honor.

Top 10 Performances 1. Kevin Durant (Texas) November 16-17, 2006 11/16 – 21 pts, 9 rebs, 4 blks (vs. Michigan State) 11/17 – 29 pts, 10 rebs, 3 blks (Consolation vs. St. John’s) All-Tournament Team

While Texas was disappointed with their third place finish in 2006, Durant put on a clinic in the Championship Rounds. He recorded a doubledouble in the third place game against St. John’s with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Durant averaged 25 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in the 2006 Championship Rounds and was a member of the All-Tournament Team.

7. Kenny Gregory (Kansas) November 9-10, 2000 11/9 – 24 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts (vs. #17 UCLA) 11/10 – 20 pts, 10 rebs, 2 asts (Champ. vs. St. John’s) Most Valuable Player

2. Carmelo Anthony (Syracuse) November 14, 2002 (at left)

As the 2000 Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament MVP, Kenny Gregory led his #7 Kansas Jayhawks in wins over #17 UCLA (99-98) and St. John’s (8274). In the semifinal against UCLA, Gregory put up 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. In the championship game against St. John’s, Gregory recorded a double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists.

3. Jameer Nelson (Saint Joseph’s) November 14, 2003

8. Evan Turner (Ohio State) November 9-20, 2009

20 pts, 10 asts, 8 rebs (vs. Gonzaga) Most Valuable Player

11/9 – 14 pts, 17 rebs, 10 asts (vs. Alcorn State) 11/12 – 24 pts, 17 rebs, 4 asts (vs. James Madison) 11/19 – 23 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts (vs. #4 North Carolina) 11/20 – 26 pts, 14 rebs, 6 asts (vs. #12 California)

Jameer Nelson is our first Tournament MVP on this list. In his only Coaches vs. Cancer game, Nelson put up 20 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds as he led his #18 Saint Joseph’s squad to a 73-66 victory over #12 Gonzaga in his junior year. In his senior campaign, Nelson won the Wooden, Naismith, and Rupp Awards (among others). 4. Rodney Carney (Memphis) November 18-19, 2004 11/18 – 33 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts (vs. Saint Mary’s) 11/19 – 25 pts, 5 asts, 4 rebs (Champ. vs. Syracuse) All-Tournament Team

In the 2004 Classic, Rodney Carney accounted for over 40% of Memphis’ scoring by putting up 25 against Saint Mary’s and 33 against Syracuse in the Championship Rounds when no one else on the Tigers scored more than 18. These performances garnered him the honor of being on the 2004 Coaches vs. Cancer All-Tournament team. 5. Ekene Ibekwe (Maryland) November 16, 2006 22 pts, 14 rebs, 2 blks (vs. St. John’s)

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6. Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis) November 16, 2007 [at left]

Ekene Ibekwe is the first person on this list that was not a member of their respective All-Tournament team. The performance that gave him the right to be on this list was his play against St. John’s in the 2006 semifinals. Ibekwe led the Maryland Terrapins to a 92-60 victory over the Red Storm with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and two blocks. In the 2006 Championship Rounds, Ibekwe averaged 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks per game. He was the fourth player in Maryland history to record at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 200 blocked shots in his career (1,109 points, 781 rebounds, and 230 blocked shots).

Turner recorded a triple-double in the Buckeyes’ season opening 100-60 win over Alcorn State and followed that with three double-doubles. Over four games he averaged 21.8 points, 14.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists a game. In leading Ohio State to a third-place finish in the Classic, Turner shot 3559 (.593) from the field and 16-21 (.762) from the line en route to All-Tournament honors. 9. Earl Watson (UCLA) November 9-10, 2000 11/9 – 21 pts, 8 asts, 5 rebs (vs. #7 Kansas) 11/10 – 20 pts, 9 asts, 5 rebs (vs. #12 Kentucky) All-Tournament Team

Earl Watson not only scored over 20 points in both of his championship round games, but he did it against two top 15 teams. Against #7 Kansas, he scored 21 points, dished eight assists, and collected five rebounds. In Watson’s second game, he followed up with 20 points, nine assists, and five rebounds.

10. Manny Harris (Michigan) November 11-21, 2008 11/11 – 30 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts (vs. Michigan Tech) 11/12 – 26 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asts, 1 stl (vs. Northeastern) 11/20 – 15 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls (vs. #4 UCLA) 11/21 – 25 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls (vs. #5 Duke) All-Tournament Team

Harris set a tournament record in scoring 96 points over four games, averaging 24.0 ppg to go along with 6.0 rpg, 4.5 apg, and 1.8 spg as Michigan advanced to the Classic final with wins over Michigan Tech, Northeastern, and No. 4 UCLA. Harris shot 27-49 (.551) from the field, 8-19 (.421) from three, and 34-39 (.872) from the line in earning All-Tournament honors.

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2010

All-Tournament Team presented by Toyota Dee Bost (Mississippi State) Nurideen Lindsey (St. John’s) Arnett Moultre (Mississippi State) Jesse Perry (Arizona) Kourtney Roberson (Texas A&M)

With three teams ranked among the nation’s Top 25, you knew the 2K Sports Classic would be a great one, And that is exactly what it was as the margin of victory in the four games at Madison Square Garden was a mere 21 points. When the dust settled, No. 4 Pittsburgh emerged with the tournament trophy. MVP Ashton Gibbs posted 13 points and seven rebounds in the Panthers’ semifinal affair, a 79-70 win over Maryland. With No. 22 Texas escaping with a 90-84 overtime win against No. 16 Illinois, the scene was set for a classic showdown between Gibbs and the Longhorns’ Jordan Hamilton, who had 25 points and seven rebounds against the Illini. Although Hamilton outscored Gibbs, 28-24, in the final, it was Gibbs’ team that came away with a 68-66 win.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi State)

2010 All-Tournament Team presented by Toyota Ashton Gibbs (Pittsburgh) Jordan Hamilton (Texas) Demetri McCamey (Illinois) Jordan Williams (Maryland) Travon Woodall (Pittsburgh) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Ashton Gibbs (Pittsburgh)

Ashton Gibbs, 2010

Mississippi State, 2011

2011 One of the hallmarks of the 2K Sports Classic is its unpredictability and 2011 was no exception. Arizona, ranked 16th, and Texas A&M, ranked 18th, would have been the odds-on favorites to meet for the title. However, one of the nation’s early-season sleeper teams was Mississippi State, which awoke everyone with their performance. Behind Tournament MVP Arnett Moultrie, the Bulldogs scored wins over A&M (69-60) and Arizona (67-57) to capture the title. In the championship game, Moultrie shot 8-of-9 from the field en route to scoring 19 points to go along with his 10 rebounds. The feel good moment of the event was seeing A&M coach Billy Kennedy and St. John’s coach Steve Lavin on the sidelines, both of whom had been battling serious illnesses. Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/18/11 Mississippi St. 67, #16 Arizona 57 (Championship) 11/18/11 #18 Texas A&M 58, St. John’s 57 (Consolation) 11/17/11 #16 Arizona 81, St. John’s 72 11/17/11 Mississippi State 69, #18 Texas A&M 60 Queens Regional | Carnesecca Arena | Queens, N.Y. 11/9/11 St. John’s 78, Lehigh 73 11/7/11 St. John’s 74, William & Mary 59 Tucson Regional | McKale Center | Tucson, Ariz. 11/9/11 #16 Arizona 67, Duquesne 59 11/7/11 #16 Arizona 73, Valparaiso 64 College Station Regional | Reed Arena | College Station, Texas 11/9/11 #19 Texas A&M 81, Liberty 59 Starkville Regional | Humphrey Coliseum | Starkville, Miss. 11/9/11 Akron 68, Mississippi State 58 11/7/11 Mississippi State 76, Eastern Kentucky 66 Lynchburg Subregional | Vines Center | Lynchburg, Va. 11/20/11 William & Mary 65, Liberty 64 11/20/11 Lehigh 76, Eastern Kentucky 51 11/19/11 Lehigh 90, Liberty 80 11/19/11 Eastern Kentucky 63, William & Mary 44 11/18/11 Eastern Kentucky 73, Liberty 65 11/18/11 Lehigh 82, William & Mary 57 Valparaiso Subregional Athletics-Recreation Center | Valparaiso, Ind. 11/20/11 UDC 87, Indiana-Kokomo 51 11/20/11 Valparaiso 84, Duquesne 68 11/19/11 Valparaiso 79, Indiana-Kokomo 48 11/19/11 Duquesne 81, Akron 76 11/18/11 Valparaiso 62, Akron 59 11/18/11 Duquesne 97, UDC 81

Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/19/10 #4 Pittsburgh 68, #22 Texas 66 (Championship) 11/19/10 #16 Illinois 80, Maryland 76 (Consolation) 11/18/10 #4 Pittsburgh 79, Maryland 70 11/18/10 #22 Texas 90, #16 Illinois 84 (OT) Pittsburgh Regional | Petersen Events Center | Pittsburgh, Pa. 11/10/10 #4 Pittsburgh 97, Illinois-Chicago 54 11/8/10 #4 Pittsburgh 83, Rhode Island 75 Austin Regional | Erwin Events Center | Austin, Texas 11/10/10 #25 Texas 89, Louisiana Tech 58 11/8/10 #25 Texas 83, Navy 52 College Park Regional | Comcast Center | College Park, Md. 11/10/10 Maryland 75, Charleston 74 11/8/10 Maryland 105, Seattle 76 Champaign Regional | Assembly Hall | Champaign, Ill. 11/10/10 #16 Illinois 84, Toledo 45 11/8/10 #16 Illinois 79, UC Irvine 65 Irvine Subregional | Bren Events Center | Irvine, Calif. 11/21/10 Seattle 75, Navy 70 11/21/10 Louisiana Tech 76, UC Irvine 72 11/20/10 Louisiana Tech 80, Navy 65 11/20/10 UC Irvine 85, Seattle 77 11/19/10 Louisiana Tech 85, Seattle 72 11/19/10 UC Irvine 75, Navy 60 Toledo Subregional | Savage Arena | Toledo, Ohio 11/21/10 Illinois-Chicago 74, Rhode Island 68 11/21/10 Charleston 64, Toledo 51 11/20/10 Charleston 78, Illinois-Chicago 66 11/20/10 Rhode Island 76, Toledo 65 11/19/10 Rhode Island 75, Charleston 66 11/19/10 Illinois-Chicago 57, Toledo 51

2009 For the first time in the history of the Classic, all four teams advancing to the Championship Rounds were nationally ranked. The event also featured a pair of superstars. Ohio State’s Evan Turner began the season with a triple-double of 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Buckeyes’ 100-60 win over Alcorn State. Turner would post double-doubles in each of his next three games to earn all-tournament acclaim.

Akron Subregional | John A. Rhodes Arena | Akron, Ohio 11/12/11 Akron 95, Hiram 65

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2009

Tournament MVP Kyle Singler scored 15 points to lead No. 5 Duke to a 71-56 win over Michigan. Nolan Smith paced the Blue Devils with 16 points while Michigan’s Manny Harris netted a gamebest 25 points in setting a tournament record with 96 points over four games. Duke all-tournament selection Gerald Henderson averaged 16 points in the two Championship Round games. UCLA’s Darren Collison averaged 14.5 points and Southern Illinois’ Kevin Dillard joined Singler, Harris, Henderson, and Collison on the all-tournament team after averaging 12.0 points and 4.5 assists in New York.

All-Tournament Team presented by Sports Illustrated Marcus Ginyard (North Carolina) Wes Johnson (Syracuse) Jerome Randle (California) Andy Rautins (Syracuse) Evan Turner (Ohio State)

Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/21/08 #5 Duke 71, Michigan 56 (Championship) 11/21/08 #4 UCLA 77, Southern Illinois 60 (Consolation) 11/20/08 Michigan 55, #4 UCLA 52 11/20/08 #5 Duke 83, Southern Illinois 58

Wes Johnson, 2009 However, the star of the show was Wes Johnson, who was making his Syracuse debut after transferring from Iowa State. Johnson had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocked shots in the No. 24 Orange’s 95-73 semifinal win over No. 12 California. In the title match, Johnson posted 25 points and eight rebounds as Syracuse took down defending national champion and No. 4 North Carolina, 87-71. Johnson was named Classic MVP. Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/20/09 #24 Syracuse 87, #4 North Carolina 71 (Championship) 11/20/09 #15 Ohio St. 76, #12 California 70 (Consolation) 11/19/09 #24 Syracuse 95, #12 California 73 11/19/09 #4 North Carolina 77, #15 Ohio St. 73

Durham Regional | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Durham, N.C. 11/11/08 #5 Duke 97, Georgia Southern 54 11/11/08 Houston 76, Presbyterian 57 11/10/08 #5 Duke 80, Presbyterian 49 11/10/08 Georgia Southern 65, Houston 63 Los Angeles Regional | Pauley Pavilion | Los Angeles, Calif. 11/13/08 #4 UCLA 64, Miami (Ohio) 59 11/13/08 Weber State 78, Prairie View A&M 68 11/12/08 #4 UCLA 82, Prairie View A&M 58 11/12/08 Miami (Ohio) 70, Weber State 66

2008 All-Tournament Team presented by Sports Illustrated Darren Collison (UCLA) Kevin Dilliard (Southern Illinois) Manny Harris (Michigan) Gerald Henderson (Duke) Kyle Singler (Duke) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Kyle Singler (Duke) Durham REGIONAL MVP Kyle Singler (Duke) Los angeles REGIONAL MVP Darren Collison (UCLA) Ann Arbor REGIONAL MVP Manny Harris (Michigan)

2007 All-Tournament Team presented by Sports Illustrated Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis) Grayson Flittner (Gardner-Webb) Blake Griffin (Oklahoma) A.J. Price (Connecticut) Derrick Rose (Memphis)

Carbondale Regional | SIU Arena | Carbondale, Ill. 11/12/08 Southern Illinois 80, Massachusetts 73 11/11/08 Southern Illinois 66, California (Pa.) 52 11/11/08 Massachusetts 90, Arkansas Monticello 71

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis)

Chapel Hill Regional | Dean E. Smith Center | Chapel Hill, N.C. 11/11/09 #4 North Carolina 89, N.C. Central 42 11/9/09 #4 North Carolina 88, FIU 72

Norman REGIONAL MVP Blake Griffin (Oklahoma)

Columbus Regional | Value City Arena | Columbus, Ohio 11/12/09 #17 Ohio St. 72, James Madison 44 11/9/09 #17 Ohio St. 100, Alcorn State 60

Memphis REGIONAL MVP Derrick Rose (Memphis)

Berkeley Regional | Haas Pavilion | Berkeley, Calif. 11/11/09 #12 California 95, Detroit 61 11/9/09 #12 California 75, Murray State 70

Lexington REGIONAL MVP Aaron Linn (Gardner-Webb)

Albany Subregional | SEFCU Arena | Albany, N.Y. 11/22/09 Detroit 79, Alcorn State 59 11/22/09 Albany 71, Robert Morris 66 11/21/09 Robert Morris 107, Alcorn State 76 11/21/09 Detroit 66, Albany 54 11/20/09 Detroit 71, Robert Morris 59 11/20/09 Albany 71, Alcorn State 55

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Wes Johnson (Syracuse)

Carbondale REGIONAL MVP Carlton Fay (Southern Illinois)

Ann Arbor Regional | Crisler Arena | Ann Arbor, Mich. 11/12/08 Michigan 76, Northeastern 56 11/12/08 IUPUI 65, Michigan Tech 51 11/11/08 Michigan 77, Michigan Tech 55 11/11/08 Northeastern 73, IUPUI 60

Syracuse Regional | Carrier Dome | Syracuse, N.Y. 11/11/09 #25 Syracuse 100, Robert Morris 60 11/9/09 #25 Syracuse 75, Albany 43

Miami Subregional | U.S. Century Bank Arena | Miami, Fla. 11/23/09 James Madison 79, N.C. Central 66 11/23/09 Murray State 84, FIU 71 11/22/09 James Madison 81, FIU 68 11/22/09 Murray State 84, N.C. Central 61 11/20/09 Murray State 71, James Madison 43 11/20/09 FIU 83, N.C. Central 73

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Storrs REGIONAL MVP A.J. Price (Connecticut)

Kyle Singler, 2008

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2007

All-Tournament Team Kevin Durant (Texas) James Gist (Maryland) Drew Neitzel (Michigan State) Avery Patterson (St. John’s) D.J. Strawberry (Maryland)

Memphis used a late 16-5 run to beat Connecticut, 81-70, and win the 2007 title. Chris Douglas-Roberts earned tournament MVP after he poured in a career-high 33 points in the title game. Tigers freshman Derrick Rose shined with 41 points in the two wins, as did Connecticut’s A.J. Price, who also made the all-tournament team with 41 points in his two games.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines D.J. Strawberry (Maryland) AUSTIN REGIONAL MVP A.J. Abrams (Texas) COLLEGE PARK REGIONAL MVP D.J. Strawberry (Maryland) EAST LANSING REGIONAL MVP Drew Neitzel (Michigan State) NEW YORK REGIONAL MVP Avery Patterson (St. John’s)

Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/16/07 #3 Memphis 81, Connecticut 70 (Championship) 11/16/07 Oklahoma 69, Gardner-Webb 55 (Consolation) 11/15/07 #3 Memphis 63, Oklahoma 53 11/15/07 Connecticut 78, Gardner-Webb 66 Norman Regional | Lloyd Noble Center | Norman, Okla. 11/9/07 Oklahoma 80, Denver 50 11/9/07 San Francisco 87, East Central 70 11/8/07 Oklahoma 71, San Francisco 55 11/8/07 Denver 76, East Central 75 (OT) Memphis Regional | FedEx Forum | Memphis Tenn. 11/6/07 #3 Memphis 80, Richmond 63 11/6/07 Tennessee-Martin 66, Maine 62 11/5/07 #3 Memphis 102, Tennessee-Martin 71 11/5/07 Richmond 44, Maine 42 Lexington Regional | Rupp Arena | Lexington, Ky. 11/7/07 Gardner-Webb 84, #22 Kentucky 68 11/7/07 Central Arkansas 69, Alabama A&M 59 11/6/07 #22 Kentucky 67, Central Arkansas 40 11/6/07 Gardner-Webb 69, Alabama A&M 55 Storrs Regional | Gampel Pavilion | Storrs, Conn. 11/8/07 Connecticut 82, Buffalo 57 11/8/07 Morgan State 77, Ohio Valley 66 11/7/07 Connecticut 69, Morgan State 65 11/7/07 Buffalo 89, Ohio Valley 82

2006 Maryland survived a frantic final three minutes as Michigan State’s rally in the championship game fell short at the final buzzer. D.J. Strawberry earned tournament MVP honors as the Terps captured the 2006 event title. Texas freshman Kevin Durant showed why he was the nation’s top player, making his collegiate debut with 91 points and 38 rebounds in his first four games. Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/17/06 Maryland 62, Michigan State 60 (Championship) 11/17/06 #18 Texas 77, St. John’s 76 (Consolation) 11/16/06 Michigan State 63, #18 Texas 61 11/16/06 Maryland 92, St. John’s 60 Austin Regional | Erwin Events Center | Austin, Texas 11/10/06 #19 Texas 92, Chicago State 66 11/10/06 St. Bonaventure 68, Alcorn State 59 11/9/06 #19 Texas 103, Alcorn State 44 11/9/06 Chicago State 98, St. Bonaventure 95

D.J. Strawberry, 2006

East Lansing Regional | Breslin Center | East Lansing, Mich. 11/9/06 Michigan State 86, Youngstown State 61 11/9/06 Central Michigan 71, Brown 58 11/8/06 Michigan State 45, Brown 34 11/8/06 Youngstown State 74, Central Michigan 50

Derrick Rose, 2007 New York Regional | Carnesecca Arena | Queens, N.Y. 11/11/06 St. John’s 72, Navy 49 11/11/06 Loyola (Md.) 65, North Florida 50 11/10/06 St. John’s 74, North Florida 53 11/10/06 Navy 73, Loyola (Md.) 61 ollege Park Regional | Comcast Center College Park, Md. C 11/8/06 Maryland 81, Vermont 63 11/8/06 Hampton 74, New Orleans 73 11/7/06 Maryland 102, Hampton 75 11/7/06 Vermont 82, New Orleans 65

2005 Eventual national champion Florida tipped off the season with a pair of upset victories to win the 2005 2K Sports College Hoops Classic. The Gators were unranked as Taurean Green and Joakim Noah kick-started their run to the NCAA title, defeating two Top 20 teams — No. 18 Wake Forest and local favorite, 16th-ranked Syracuse — after winning the Gainesville Regional. Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/18/05 Florida 75, #16 Syracuse 70 (Championship) 11/18/05 Wake Forest 78, Texas Tech 73 (2OT) (Consolation) 11/17/05 #16 Syracuse 81, Texas Tech 46 11/17/05 Florida 77, #18 Wake Forest 72 Syracuse Regional | Carrier Dome | Syracuse, N.Y. 11/9/05 #16 Syracuse 67, Cornell 62 11/9/05 Bethune-Cookman 63, St. Francis (Pa.) 52 11/8/05 #16 Syracuse 68, Bethune-Cookman 37 11/8/05 Cornell 75, St. Francis (Pa.) 54

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Year-by-Year Results Birmingham Regional | BJCC | Birmingham, Ala. 11/12/04 #14 Mississippi State 55, Birmingham-Southern 48 11/12/04 Fairfield 62, Alabama A&M 47 11/11/04 #14 Mississippi State 53, Fairfield 49 11/11/04 Birmingham-Southern 79, Alabama A&M 69

2005 All-Tournament Team Taurean Green (Florida) Al Horford (Florida) Jarrius Jackson (Texas Tech) Gerry McNamara (Syracuse) Trent Strickland (Wake Forest)

Memphis Regional | FedEx Forum | Memphis, Tenn. 11/13/04 #23 Memphis 75, George Mason 58 11/13/04 IPFW 71, Savannah State 60 11/11/04 #23 Memphis 102, Savannah State 40 11/11/04 George Mason 69, IPFW 51

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Taurean Green (Florida)

Berkeley Regional | Haas Pavilion | Berkeley, Calif. 11/12/04 Saint Mary’s 62, California 51 11/12/04 UC Riverside 74, Belmont 65 11/11/04 California 78, UC Riverside 61 11/11/04 Saint Mary’s 67, Belmont 58

GAINESVILLE REGIONAL MVP Corey Brewer (Florida) LUBBOCK REGIONAL MVP Martin Zeno (Texas Tech)

2003

SYRACUSE REGIONAL MVP Terrence Roberts (Syracuse) WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL MVP Trent Strickland (Wake Forest)

2004 All-Tournament Team Rodney Carney (Memphis) Daniel Kickert (Saint Mary’s) Gerry McNamara (Syracuse) Lawrence Roberts (Mississippi State) Hakim Warrick (Syracuse) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Hakim Warrick (Syracuse) CALIFORNIA REGIONAL MVP Jonathan Sanders (Saint Mary’s) MEMPHIS REGIONAL MVP Rodney Carney (Memphis) MISSISSIPPI STATE REGIONAL MVP Winsome Frazier (Mississippi State) SYRACUSE REGIONAL MVP Hakim Warrick (Syracuse)

2003 All-Tournament Team Travis Diener (Marquette) Taron Downey (Wake Forest) Carl Krauser (Pittsburgh) Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph’s) Delonte West (St. Joseph’s) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Jameer Nelson (St. Joseph’s)

2002 All-Tournament Team Carmelo Anthony (Syracuse) T.J. Ford (Texas) Jeremy Hunt (Memphis) Dwyane Wade (Marquette) Mo Williams (Alabama) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER T.J. Ford (Texas)

Joakim Noah & Taurean Green, 2005

2005 (continued) Gainesville Regional | O’Connell Center | Gainesville, Fla. 11/10/05 Florida 83, Albany 64 11/10/05 Oakland 72, Saint Peter’s 69 11/9/05 Florida 80, Saint Peter’s 51 11/9/05 Albany 90, Oakland 73 Lubbock Regional | United Spirit Arena | Lubbock, Texas 11/11/05 Texas Tech 74, Georgia Southern 61 11/11/05 San Jose State 82, Portland 53 11/10/05 Texas Tech 88, San Jose State 54 11/10/05 Georgia Southern 89, Portland 75 Winston-Salem Regional | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Winston-Salem, N.C. 11/11/05 #18 Wake Forest 83, George Mason 78 (OT) 11/11/05 UC Irvine 94, Mississippi Valley State 40 11/10/05 #18 Wake Forest 78, Mississippi Valley St. 64 11/10/05 George Mason 79, UC Irvine 56

2004 A new expanded format that included 16 teams and four regional sites debuted in 2004, but not all the hosts advanced. Saint Mary’s upset Cal to crash a Top 25 party at Madison Square Garden. The Gaels’ Cinderella story ended in the semifinals against No. 23 Memphis, and sixth-ranked Syracuse defeated the Tigers for the title. Championship Rounds Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/19/04 #6 Syracuse 77, #23 Memphis 62 (Championship) 11/19/04 #14 Mississippi St. 67, St. Mary’s 54 (Consolation) 11/18/04 #6 Syracuse 71, #14 Mississippi State 58 11/18/04 #23 Memphis 81, Saint Mary’s 66 Syracuse Regional | Carrier Dome | Syracuse, N.Y. 11/12/04 #6 Syracuse 56, Princeton 45 11/12/04 Bucknell 67, Northern Colorado 54 11/11/04 #6 Syracuse 104, Northern Colorado 54 11/11/04 Princeton 61, Bucknell 48

MSG turned into Hawk Hill as Jameer Nelson had 20 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists in leading No. 18 Saint Joseph’s over No. 12 Gonzaga. Carl Krauser scored a career-high 21 points as No. 22 Pitt beat Alabama to give Jamie Dixon the win in his first game as head coach. The event’s two other Top 25 teams, Wake Forest (#21) and Marquette (#23), also left the Garden victorious. Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/14/03 #22 Pittsburgh 71, Alabama 62 11/14/03 #18 Saint Joseph’s 73, #12 Gonzaga 66 11/13/03 #21 Wake Forest 85, Memphis 76 11/13/03 #23 Marquette 52, St. John’s 45

2002 The 2002 field featured three eventual Final Four participants, but the story of the first night was Memphis, which beat eventual national champion Syracuse despite 27 points from Carmelo Anthony in his collegiate debut. Marquette started its Final Four season by defeating Villanova, and the No. 4 Longhorns (the third NCAA semifinalist) overcame a 10-point deficit to beat 16th-ranked Georgia. Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/15/02 #18 Marquette 73, Villanova 61 11/15/02 #4 Texas 77, #16 Georgia 71 11/14/02 Memphis 70, Syracuse 63 11/14/02 #8 Alabama 68, #3 Oklahoma 62

2001 Rick Anderson scored Arizona’s final six points as the previously unranked Wildcats defeated No. 6 Florida to win the Classic title. This was the second-straight upset of a Top 10 team for Arizona, which also beat the eventual national champion and second-ranked Maryland on opening night. Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/9/01 Arizona 75, #6 Florida 71 (Championship) 11/9/01 #2 Maryland 82, #16 Temple 74 (Consolation) 11/8/01 Arizona 71, #2 Maryland 67 11/8/01 #6 Florida 72, #16 Temple 64

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Year-by-Year Results 2000 Despite a late comeback attempt by St. John’s, Kansas and super-sophomore Drew Gooden prevailed to be crowned the tournament champ. UCLA used a balanced attack to become the event’s highest scoring team, and even a 25-point night from Keith Bogans couldn’t keep powerhouse Kentucky from an 0-2 start. Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/10/00 #7 Kansas 82, St. John’s 74 (Championship) 11/10/00 #17 UCLA 97, #12 Kentucky 92 (Consolation) 11/9/00 #7 Kansas 99, #17 UCLA 98 11/9/00 St. John’s 62, #12 Kentucky 61

1999 Casey Jacobsen scored 17 points and twins Jason and Jarron Collins combined for 35 points and 22 rebounds as Stanford defeated Iowa for the 1999 title. The previous season’s NCAA finalists, Duke and UConn, met in an unique consolation game after both fell in upsets on opening night. The top-ranked Huskies won again in the rematch, and No. 10 Duke left the Garden with an unfamiliar 0-2 record. Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/12/99 #13 Stanford 72, Iowa 58 (Championship) 11/12/99 #1 Connecticut 71, #10 Duke 66 (Consolation) 11/11/99 #13 Stanford 80, #10 Duke 79 (OT) 11/11/99 Iowa 70, #1 Connecticut 68

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Continental Airlines Arena | East Rutherford, N.J. 11/12/97 Princeton 38, NC State 36 (Championship) 11/12/97 #19 Georgia 89, #22 Texas 87 (Consolation) 11/11/97 NC State 47, #19 Georgia 45 11/11/97 Princeton 62, #22 Texas 56

1996 The Owls were led by Rasheed Brokenborough’s 24 points and defeated Georgia Tech by 18 despite a 21-point effort from Matt Harpring. In the second game of the doubleheader, Saint Joseph’s edged Tulsa on a last-second basket by Terrell Meyers, and Phil Martelli’s Hawks went on to the NCAA Sweet 16. Atlantic City Convention Center | Atlantic City, N.J. 12/7/96 Temple 76, Georgia Tech 58 12/7/96 Saint Joseph’s 67, #21 Tulsa 64

1995 Penn State’s Pete Lisicky scored 35 points and hit nine threes as the Nittany Lions beat crossstate rival Penn. In the other game, Olof Landgren had 11 points, none bigger than his lay-up with 17 seconds left, to give La Salle an upset victory and its first win of the year. Atlantic City Convention Center | Atlantic City, N.J. 12/9/95 Penn State 88, Pennsylvania 61 12/9/95 La Salle 68, Marquette 65

All-Tournament Team Wil Bynum (Arizona) Juan Dixon (Maryland) Jason Gardner (Arizona) Lynn Greer (Temple) Brett Nelson (Florida) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Jason Gardner (Arizona)

2000 All-Tournament Team Keith Bogans (Kentucky) Omar Cook (St. John’s) Drew Gooden (Kansas) Kenny Gregory (Kansas) Earl Watson (UCLA) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Kenny Gregory (Kansas)

1999 All-Tournament Team Chris Carawell (Duke) Jarron Collins (Stanford) Jason Collins (Stanford) Kevin Freeman (Connecticut) Jacob Jaacks (Iowa) MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Jarron Collins (Stanford)

1998

Rasheed Brokenborough was the Owls’ hero for the second time in the Classic (24 points in 1996) as the event moved to Madison Square Garden. He poured in 16 points to help Temple overcome a 16-point deficit to defeat Wake Forest for the championship. Robert O’Kelley led the Demon Deacons to the title game with 10 points in overtime against Illinois.

All-Tournament Team Lamont Barnes (Temple) Robert O’Kelley (Wake Forest) Corey Bradford (Illinois) Quincy Wadley (Temple) Anthony Perry (Georgetown)

Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. 11/11/98 #7 Temple 59, Wake Forest 48 (Championship) 11/11/98 Illinois 65, Georgetown 50 (Consolation) 11/10/98 Wake Forest 75, Illinois 73 (OT) 11/10/98 #7 Temple 65, Georgetown 49

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER presented by American Airlines Lamont Barnes (Temple)

1997 All-Tournament Team Luke Axtell (Texas) Brian Earl (Princeton) Steve Goodrich (Princeton) Ray Harrison (Georgia) Kenny Inge (N.C. State)

Carmelo Anthony, 2002

1997 Brian Earl’s back-door layup with 2.7 seconds left was blocked, but NC State was called for goaltending, giving Princeton the victory. A pair of Top 25 teams (No. 19 Georgia defeated No. 22 Texas) met in the event’s consolation game, but it was Princeton that would go on to earn a No. 7 national ranking.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Brian Earl (Princeton)

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2012 NBA Draft The reason the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project is college basketball’s premier earlyseason tournament is simple: year in and year out the event features the top talent in college basketball. Proof of this is on the right. Just look at the talent that has performed in this event over the years. National players of the year, AllAmericans, NBA All-Stars, Olympians. The 2012 NBA Draft saw another eight 2K Sports Classic alums added the ranks, raising to 48 the number of those drafted who have played in the event the over the last six years alone. Players from the last four 2K Sports Classics were taken in the 2012 Draft. Meyers Leonard, who was a member of Illinois’ 2010 2K Sports Classic entry, was selected 11th by the Portland Trail Blazers. North Carolina’s John Henson and Tyler Zeller, who led the Tar Heels to the championship game of the 2009 Classic, were chosen 14th and 17th, respectively, by the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks. Sandwiched between the two Tar Heels at No. 15 was Moe Harkless of St. John’s. In his only year with the Red Storm, Harkless led the team in rebounding and was second in scoring en route to being named the Big East’s Rookie of the Year. Harkless was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers. At No. 26, the Indiana Pacers selected Duke’s Myles Plumlee. As a freshman, Plumlee was a member of the Blue Devils squad that captured the 2K Sports Classic crown with wins over UCLA and Michigan at Madison Square Garden. With the next pick, the defending NBA champion Miami Heat took Mississippi State’s Arnett Moultrie. The MVP of the 20111 2K Sports Classic, Moultrie posted 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Bulldogs downed Arizona to win the title. Another player selected from last year’s Classic was Texas A&M’s Khris Middleton, taken by the Detroit Pistons at No. 39. The final 2K Sports Classic alum taken was Syracuse’s Kris Joseph. With Joseph coming off the bench, the Orange downed Henson’s and Zeller’s Tar Heels in that 2009 championship game. Who will we next see walk across the stage in June?

PLAYERS iN THE NBA DRAFT 2007 NBA DRAFT 2. 3. 7. 9. 36. 41. 52. 53. 59.

Kevin Durant, Seattle SuperSonics, Texas, 2006 Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Florida, 2005 Corey Brewer, Minnesota Timberwolves, Florida, 2005 Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls, Florida, 2005 Jermareo Davidson, Golden State Warriors, Alabama, 2003 Chris Richard, Minnesota Timberwolves, Florida, 2005 Taurean Green, Portland Trail Blazers, Florida, 2005 Demetris Nichols, Portland Trail Blazers, Syracuse, ‘04 & ‘05 D.J. Strawberry, Phoenix Suns, Maryland, 2006

2006 NBA DRAFT 3. 7. 16. 31. 32. 49.

Joey Dorsey & Blake Griffin, 2007

2012 NBA DRAFT 11. 14. 15. 17. 26. 27. 39. 51.

Meyers Leonard, Portland Trail Blazers, Illinois, 2010 John Henson, Milwaukee Bucks, North Carolina, 2009 Moe Harkless, Philadelphia 76ers, St. John’s, 2011 Tyler Zeller, Dallas Mavericks, North Carolina, 2009 Myles Plumlee, Indiana Pacers, Duke, 2008 Arnett Moultrie, Miami Heat, Mississippi State, 2011 Khris Middleton, Detroit Pistons, Texas A&M, 2011 Kris Joseph, Boston Celtics, Syracuse, 2009

2011 NBA DRAFT 4. 21. 26. 29. 33. 36. 46. 51.

Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers, Texas, 2010 Nolan Smith, Portland Trail Blazers, Duke, 2008 Jordan Hamilton, Dallas Mavericks, Texas, 2010 Cory Joseph, San Antonio Spurs, Texas, 2010 Kyle Singler, Detroit Pistons, Duke, 2008 Jordan Williams, New Jersey Nets, Maryland, 2010 Andrew Goudelock, Los Angeles Lakers, Charleston, 2010 Jon Diebler, Portland Trail Blazers, Ohio State, 2009

2010 NBA DRAFT 2. 4. 13. 14. 28. 38. 59.

Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers, Ohio State, 2009 Wes Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves, Syracuse, 2009 Ed Davis, Toronto Raptors, North Carolina, 2009 Patrick Patterson, Houston Rockets, Kentucky, 2007 Greivis Vasquez, Memphis Grizzlies, Maryland, 2006 Andy Rautins, New York Knicks, Syracuse, 2009 Stanley Robinson, Orlando Magic, Connecticut, 2007

2009 NBA DRAFT 1. 2. 12. 17. 21. 41. 48. 52. 58. 60.

Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma, 2007 Hasheem Thabeet, Memphis Grizzlies, Connecticut, 2007 Gerald Henderson, Charlotte Bobcats, Duke, 2008 Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia 76ers, UCLA, 2008 Darren Collison, New Orleans Hornets, UCLA, 2008 Jodi Meeks, Milwaukee Bucks, Kentucky, 2007 Taylor Griffin, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma, 2007 A.J. Price, Indiana Pacers, Connecticut, 2007 Lester Hudson, Boston Celtics, Tennessee-Martin, 2007 Robert Dozier, Miami Heat, Memphis, 2007

2008 NBA DRAFT 1. 9. 33. 40. 50. 58.

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls, Memphis, 2007 D.J. Augustin, Charlotte Bobcats, Texas, 2006 Joey Dorsey, Portland Trailblazers, Memphis, 2007 Chris Douglas-Roberts, New Jersey Nets, Memphis, 2007 Devon Hardin, Oklahoma Thunder, California, 2004 Joe Crawford, Los Angeles Lakers, Kentucky, 2007

Adam Morrison, Charlotte Bobcats, Gonzaga, 2003 Randy Foye, Boston Celtics, Villanova, 2002 Rodney Carney, Chicago Bulls, Memphis, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 James White, Portland Trailblazers, Florida, 2001 Steve Novak, Houston Rockets, Marquette, ‘02 & ‘03 Leon Powe, Denver Nuggets, California, 2004

2005 NBA DRAFT 4. 8. 19. 30. 31. 37. 38. 42. 55.

Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets, Wake Forest, 2003 Channing Frye, New York Knicks, Arizona, 2001 Hakim Warrick, Memphis Grizzlies, Syracuse, 02 & 04 David Lee, New York Knicks, Florida, 2001 Salim Stoudamire, Atlanta Hawks, Arizona, 2001 Ronny Turiaf, Los Angeles Lakers, Gonzaga, 2003 Travis Diener, Orlando Magic, Marquette, 2002 & 2003 Chris Taft, Golden State Warriors, Pittsburgh, 2003 Lawrence Roberts, Seattle SuperSonics, Miss. St., 2004

2004 NBA DRAFT 20. 24. 36. 37. 58. 59.

Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic, Saint Joseph’s, 2003 Delonte West, Boston Celtics, Saint Joseph’s, 2003 Antonio Burks, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis, ‘02 & ‘03 Royal Ivey, Atlanta Hawks, Texas, 2002 Blake Stepp, Minnesota Timberwolves, Gonzaga, 2003 Rashad Wright, Indiana Pacers, Georgia, 2002

2003 NBA DRAFT 3. 5. 7. 8. 10. 12. 31. 32. 38. 43. 45. 47.

Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, Syracuse, 2002 Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, Marquette, 2002 Kirk Hinrich, Chicago Bulls, Kansas, 2000 T.J. Ford, Milwaukee Bucks, Texas, 2002 Jarvis Hayes, Washington Wizards, Georgia, 2002 Nick Collison, Seattle SuperSonics, Kansas, 2000 Jason Kapono, Cleveland Cavaliers, UCLA, 2000 Luke Walton, Los Angeles Lakers, Arizona, 2001 Steve Blake, Washington Wizards, Maryland, 2001 Keith Bogans, Milwaukee Bucks, Kentucky, 2000 Matt Bonner, Chicago Bulls, Florida, 2001 Maurice Williams, Utah Jazz, Alabama, 2002

2002 NBA DRAFT 2. 3. 4. 8. 17. 18. 22. 23. 34. 35. 44. 46.

Jason Williams, Chicago Bulls, Duke, 1999 Mike Dunleavy Jr., Golden State Warriors, Duke, 1999 Drew Gooden , Memphis Grizzlies, Kansas, 2000 Chris Wilcox, Los Angeles Clippers, Maryland, 2001 Juan Dixon, Washington Wizards, Maryland, 2001 Curtis Borchardt, Orlando Magic, Stanford, 1999 Casey Jacobsen, Phoenix Suns, Stanford, 1999 Tayshaun Price, Detroit Pistons, Kentucky, 2000 Dan Gadzuric , Milwaukee Bucks, UCLA, 2000 Carlos Boozer, Cleveland Cavaliers, Duke, 1999 Lonny Baxter, Chicago Bulls, Maryland, 2001 Matt Barnes, Memphis Grizzlies, UCLA, 2000

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Event Records

Evan Turner, 2009

Turnovers 29

Justin Gray (Wake Forest), 2005

Steals 17

Andy Rautins (Syracuse), 2009

Blocked Shots 18

Darryl Watkins (Syracuse), 2005

Tournament (championship rounds) Points 58

When the 2009 2K Sports Classic was done, there was little doubt as to who the favorite was for national player of the year honors. In the first game of the 2009-10 season, Ohio State’s Evan Turner posted a triple-double when he went for 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Buckeyes’ 100-60 win over Alcorn State on Nov. 9, 2009. A 24-point, 17-rebound effort followed as Ohio State captured a 72-44 win over James Madison. It was then off to New York and a semifinal round match-up with No. 4 North Carolina. Although the Tar Heels would emerge with a 77-73 win, Turner was almost superhuman. He scored 23 points on 9-14 shooting from the field and 5-6 shooting from the line. He hauled down 11 rebounds. He even handed out four assists. Ten turnovers cast a negative pall upon his game but when you have the ball in your hands as much as he did, that number should not be totally unexpected. In the consolation game against No. 12 California, Turner would shine again, posting 26 points, again going 9-14 from the field but this time 8-11 from the line, to go with 14 rebounds, six assists, and just four turnovers in a 76-70 Ohio State win. When it was over, Turner would own or tie five tournament records – rebounds in a tournament (59), defensive rebounds in a tournament (42), rebounds in the championship round (25), defensive rebounds in a game (14 vs. James Madison), and even turnovers in a game (10 vs. North Carolina). He also averaged 21.8 points a game in the four games of the 2K Sports Classic. It will go down as one of the single most dominant performances in tournament history. Maybe even the most dominant, That level of play would continue for Turner over the course of the entire season. Despite sustaining a serious back injury in December of that season, Turner would go on to average 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and claim national player of the year honors.

Rodney Carney (Memphis), 2004

Field Goals Made 22

Rodney Carney (Memphis), 2004

Field Goals Attempted 41

Rodney Carney (Memphis), 2004

Three-Point Field Goals Made 11 11

Jerome Randle (California), 2009 Jason Kapono (UCLA), 2000

Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 27

Omar Cook (St. John’s), 2000

Free Throws Made 16

Derrick Rose (Memphis), 2007

Free Throws Attempted

Jordan Hamilton, 2010

Derrick Rose (Memphis), 2007

individual Records

Total Rebounds

Tournament (four games)

Offensive Rebounds

25 15

Points 98

Jordan Hamilton (Texas), 2010 Andrew Goudelock (Charleston), 2010

Field Goals Attempted 80

Andrew Goudelock (Charleston), 2010

Three-Point Field Goals Made 20

Andrew Goudelock (Charleston), 2010

Nurideen Lindsey (St. John’s), 2011

Total Rebounds 59

Evan Turner (Ohio State), 2009

Offensive Rebounds 18

Joey Dorsey (Memphis), 2004

Defensive Rebounds 42

Evan Turner (Ohio State), 2009

Assists 30

Assists 19

Justin Gray (Wake Forest), 2005 Andy Rautins (Syracuse), 2009

Blocked Shots Dallas Lauderdale (Ohio State), 2009

Single Game Points 43

David Holston (Chicago State), vs. St. Bonaventure, Nov. 9, 2006

Field Goals Made 14

Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis) vs. Connecticut, Nov. 16, 2007

Field Goals Attempted 29

Jesse Sanders (Liberty), 2011

Gerry McNamara (Syracuse), 2005

Turnovers

E.J. Rowland (Saint Mary’s), 2004

Free Throws Attempted 40

Joey Dorsey (Memphis), 2007 Udonis Haslem (Florida), 2001

Steals

Free Throws Made 27

18 18

A.J. Abrams (Texas), 2006

Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 39

Kevin Lyde (Temple), 2001

Defensive Rebounds

Field Goals Made 36

Evan Turner (Ohio State), 2009

Andrew Goudelock (Charleston), vs. Rhode Island, Nov. 19, 2010

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Team Records

Event Records

Tournament (four games)

Three-Point Field Goals Made

Points

357 Syracuse, 2009

Three-Point Field Goals Attempted

Field Goals Made

137 Syracuse, 2009

Free Throws Made

Field Goals Attempted 264 Memphis, 2004

Three-Point Field Goals Made

Free Throws Attempted

Texas, 2006

Pete Lisicky (Penn State), vs. Penn, Dec. 9, 1995 Omar Cook (St. John’s), vs. Kansas, Nov. 10, 2000 Ramel Bradley (Kentucky) vs. Gardner-Webb, Nov. 7, 2007 Nurideen Lindsey (St. John’s), vs. Texas A&M, Nov. 18, 2011

Three-Point FG Attempted 120 Navy, 2010

Total Rebounds

Free Throws Made

101

Quintin Butler (IPFW), vs. Savannah State, Nov. 13, 2004

Duke, 2008

Free Throws Attempted

Offensive Rebounds

142 Duke, 2008

Joey Dorsey (Memphis), vs. Savannah State, Nov. 11, 2004

Total Rebounds 184

Connecticut, 2007

Assists 83

Seattle, 2010

Steals 62

Syracuse, 2009

Blocked Shots 37

Connecticut, 2007

Tournament (championship round) Points 195

UCLA, 2000

Field Goals Made 73

Syracuse, 2009

Field Goals Attempted 158 Duke, 1999

Three-Point Field Goals Made 22

North Carolina, 2009

Turnovers 92

Defensive Rebounds

Duke, 1999 Texas, 1997

Evan Turner (Ohio State), vs. James Madison, Nov. 12, 2009

Syracuse, 2009

Team Records Single Game

Assists

Points

105 Maryland, vs. Seattle, Nov. 8, 2010

Aaron Fitzgerald (UC Irvine), vs. Mississippi Valley State, Nov. 11, 2005

Field Goals Made

Turnovers

Field Goals Attempted

Evan Turner (Ohio State), vs. North Carolina, Nov. 19, 2009 Chris Lowe (Massachusetts), vs. Southern Illinois, Nov. 12, 2008 Justin Gray (Wake Forest), vs. George Mason, Nov. 11, 2005

Steals 7

Garrett Lever (Seattle), vs. Maryland, Nov. 8, 2010 Andy Rautins (Syracuse), vs. North Carolina, Nov. 20, 2009

Blocked Shots 9

Mickell Gladness (Alabama A&M), vs. Central Arkansas, Nov. 7, 2007

Syracuse, vs. Northern Colorado, Nov. 11, 2004 Duke, vs. Stanford, Nov. 11, 1999

Three-Point Field Goals Made 14

Arizona, vs. St. John’s, Nov. 17, 2011 Rhode Island, vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 8, 2010 Ohio State, vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 9, 2009 Gardner-Webb, vs. Oklahoma, Nov. 15, 2007 Texas, vs. Georgia, Nov. 12, 1997 Georgia Tech, vs. Temple, Dec. 7, 1996

Three-Point Field Goals Attempted 44

Hampton, vs. Maryland, Nov. 7, 2006

Free Throws Made 40

Duke, vs. Southern Illinois, Nov. 21, 2008

Free Throws Attempted

Three-Point FG Attempted

Total Rebounds

Gardner-Webb, 2007 Duke, 1999

Free Throws Made 59

Duke, 2008

46 29

Kansas, 2000

Illinois, 1998 St. John’s, 2000

Blocked Shots 14

Albany, vs. Syracuse, Nov. 9, 2009

Steals

Steals 25

North Carolina, vs. N.C. Central, Nov. 11, 2009 Ohio State, vs. Alcorn State, Nov. 9, 2009

Turnovers

Turnovers 46

Wake Forest, vs. Texas Tech, Nov. 18, 2005

Assists

Stanford, 1999

Assists 46

Villanova, vs. Marquette, Nov. 15, 2002

Defensive Rebounds

Total Rebounds 96

Wake Forest, vs. Texas Tech, Nov. 18, 2005

Offensive Rebounds

Duke, 2008

Free Throws Attempted 72

Maryland, vs. Hampton, Nov. 7, 2006

Pittsburgh, 2010

Blocked Shots 15

Ohio State, 2009

Syracuse, vs. Albany, Nov. 9, 2009 Connecticut, vs. Buffalo, Nov. 8, 2007

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