The Jimmy V Classic is back. The college basketball doubleheader features top teams taking the court Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden and highlights Jimmy V Week, a weeklong initiative across ESPN platforms to help raise funds for cancer research. The 2024 Jimmy V Classic Presented by Corona features a showdown between the Miami Hurricanes and Tennessee Volunteers, followed by the Michigan Wolverines vs. the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Here are key facts about the 2024 event:
How can fans watch?
*All times Eastern
Miami vs. Tennessee, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN
Michigan vs. Arkansas, 9 p.m. on ESPN
Fans can catch all the action in the men's college basketball streaming hub.
More about the Jimmy V Classic
The Jimmy V Classic, named for legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano, annually raises money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The men's classic began in 1995 and is in its 30th year -- 21st at Madison Square Garden. The event is part of ESPN's V Week initiative, which uses several platforms to address sports fans about the importance of cancer research. To date, ESPN has helped raise more than $236 million for the V Foundation since 1993. ESPN's annual V Week has helped to raise nearly $89 million over the past 17 years.
More about the V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Valvano, a former NC State basketball coach and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has funded over $353 million in cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class scientific advisory committee. Because the V Foundation has an endowment to cover administrative expenses, 100% of direct donations is awarded to cancer research and programs. The V team is committed to accelerating Victory Over Cancer. To learn more, visit v.org.
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