New York, New York. (WFSB) – The 2025 Jimmy V Men’s Classic Presented by Modelo, announced the lineup of teams for the annual men’s college basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, December 9. The doubleheader will air on ESPN and feature Clemson vs. BYU – at 6:30 p.m. ET and defending National Champion Florida vs. UConn, who won back-to-back national championships the previous two years, at 9 p.m.
This year’s field showcases four programs that have made notable postseason runs in recent NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments, with Florida and UConn combining to win the last three NCAA Men’s National Championships: Florida (2025 National Champion, 2024 Elite 8, 2023 Sweet 16), UConn (2025 Second Round, 2024 and 2023 National Champion),
The defending national champion Gators hope to replicate last season’s success with key returnees and new additions to this year’s roster. UConn and coach Dan Hurley are poised to make another championship run.
The Jimmy V Classic, named in honor of college basketball coach Jim Valvano, raises money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The men’s Classic began in 1995 and is in its 31st year – 22nd at Madison Square Garden.
“It’s always an honor to be invited to participate in Jimmy V. It is one of the premiere events on the college basketball calendar regardless of what happens on the court. Raising these critical funds is a cause near and dear to the heart of our program. A match-up pitting the last three National Championship winners is the cherry on top and we can’t wait for our fans to make the trek to The Garden on December 9.” Said UConn head coach Dan Hurley.
Tickets for the men’s doubleheader will go on sale this fall. First priority and access to seats will be offered to fans who sign up for the pre-sale through jimmyvclassic.com.
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