Xavier University Athletics
Rip City Management, LLC Announces Xavier Men's Basketball As A Part Of The Phil Knight Legacy 2022 College Basketball Tournament
02.15.22 | Men's Basketball
Xavier is part an impressive field for the elite Thanksgiving event.
CINCINNATI --- The Xavier University men's basketball team will be a part of the Phil Knight Legacy 2022 event in Portland, Oregon. The men's field includes Duke, Florida, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Portland State, Purdue, West Virginia and Xavier. Each team will play one game per day in the bracket-style format on November 24, 25 and 27.
WHEN
Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27, 2022
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WHERE
Chiles Center at University of Portland and Rose Quarter's Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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WHO
Born out of the success of the PK80 events, Phil Knight Legacy, hosted by Rip City Management, LLC, will honor Phil Knight and his contribution to the sport of college basketball. Over Thanksgiving weekend 2022, four women's and eight men's elite Nike sponsored college basketball teams will travel to Portland to compete in the Phil Knight Legacy.
The women's field includes Duke, Iowa, Oregon State and UConn which combine for 95 NCAA Tournament appearances, 43 Elite Eights, 27 Final Fours and 11 NCAA titles. Each team will play one game per day in the bracket-style format on November 25 and November 27.
The men's field includes Duke, Florida, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Portland State, Purdue, West Virginia and Xavier. These skilled teams combined have 199 NCAA Tournament appearances, 29 Final Fours and 7 NCAA titles. Each team will play one game per day in the bracket-style format on November 24, 25 and 27.
Ticket information, schedule and brackets will be announced at a later date. Visit rosequarter.com/hoops to sign up to be the first to receive information on tickets and other information about the Phil Knight Legacy.
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WHEN
Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27, 2022
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WHERE
Chiles Center at University of Portland and Rose Quarter's Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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WHO
Born out of the success of the PK80 events, Phil Knight Legacy, hosted by Rip City Management, LLC, will honor Phil Knight and his contribution to the sport of college basketball. Over Thanksgiving weekend 2022, four women's and eight men's elite Nike sponsored college basketball teams will travel to Portland to compete in the Phil Knight Legacy.
The women's field includes Duke, Iowa, Oregon State and UConn which combine for 95 NCAA Tournament appearances, 43 Elite Eights, 27 Final Fours and 11 NCAA titles. Each team will play one game per day in the bracket-style format on November 25 and November 27.
The men's field includes Duke, Florida, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Portland State, Purdue, West Virginia and Xavier. These skilled teams combined have 199 NCAA Tournament appearances, 29 Final Fours and 7 NCAA titles. Each team will play one game per day in the bracket-style format on November 24, 25 and 27.
Ticket information, schedule and brackets will be announced at a later date. Visit rosequarter.com/hoops to sign up to be the first to receive information on tickets and other information about the Phil Knight Legacy.
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