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PK80- Phil Knight Invitational will be a two-tournament men’s college basketball event held in Portland, Oregon honoring Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight for his 80th Birthday and in recognition of his significant contributions to collegiate basketball. Sixteen college teams will participate in what will be the best collection of college basketball teams in one event, at a single site, in the history of the sport.

ESPN and the Rose Quarter will host one of the largest regular season tournaments in college basketball history with games taking place in both the Moda Center and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event will consist of two brackets of eight teams, with each bracket limited to one team per conference. Games will be played on Thursday, November 23; Friday, November 24; and Sunday, November 26. Stay tuned for the bracket announcement and game schedules.


Arkansas
Butler
UConn
Duke
Florida
Georgetown
Gonzaga
Michigan State
UNC
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Oregon
Portland
Portland State
Stanford
Texas

11/23 - 11/26 in Portland next year.

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So sweet, can't wait!!

Gonna be awesome, thanks for the info!!
 
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That is interesting about Kentucky. I thought they were on the unofficial list that was floating around last year. Can't wait. Been planning on this trip for a couple years.
 
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That is interesting about Kentucky. I thought they were on the unofficial list that was floating around last year. Can't wait. Been planning on this trip for a couple years.
Cal wants the SEC tournament in November. I wouldn't be surprised if he said no way to this.
 
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Kentucky and Xavier out.
Arkansas and Portland in.

Surprised to see UK removed from the initial list as well.
I assume Xavier is out due to conference realignment since Butler and Georgetown are in.
Is Kansas not a Nike school?
 
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Kentucky and Xavier out.
Arkansas and Portland in.

Surprised to see UK removed from the initial list as well.
I assume Xavier is out due to conference realignment since Butler and Georgetown are in.
Is Kansas not a Nike school?
Adidas I belive
 
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I presume they'll split up Portland and Portland State as the "Chaminade" of each bracket.

Even with that, we're guaranteed 2 and probably 3 solid to excellent games. The major conferences each are bringing 2 of their top 4 teams, or better.

ACC: UNC, Duke
SEC: Florida, Arkansas
B1G: MSU, OSU
B12: Texas, Oklahoma
PAC: Oregon (obligatory), Stanford
NBE: G'Town, Butler
Other G5: UConn, Gonzaga
Locals: Portland, Portland State

The only major omissions are UK and Kansas.
 
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Now that I live in San Diego I'd normally be so down to go... but why in the world would they have this start Thanksgiving day.... likely won't be able to make this. Shame. My girl and I definitely want excuses to check the city out and that lineup is epic (as should be our roster next year)
 
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what does this even mean?
The tournament is being held in celebration of the founder of Nike. I imagine that list of schools are contracted with Nike. I also imagine they aren't going to invite Adidas-sponsored schools at a huge Nike tournament. Would be like Cuse playing our pump-up video before their games.
 

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Been on my calendar since it was announced 2+ years ago. Glad it's finally official. Now just to have find out when tickets are available!
 

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Now that I live in San Diego I'd normally be so down to go... but why in the world would they have this start Thanksgiving day.... likely won't be able to make this. Shame. My girl and I definitely want excuses to check the city out and that lineup is epic (as should be our roster next year)

You like tofurkey that much that you are going to miss the best Pre season tournament of all time?
 

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The only major omissions are UK and Kansas

Kentucky is conspicuous by its absence, but unless they've switched recently, KU is not a Nike school and therefore wasn't invited.
 

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what does this even mean?

It means some of the schools people are saying are missing are Adidas schools (KU) and have not been omitted. They intentionally weren't invited.
 

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PK80- Phil Knight Invitational will be a two-tournament men’s college basketball event held in Portland, Oregon honoring Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight for his 80th Birthday and in recognition of his significant contributions to collegiate basketball. Sixteen college teams will participate in what will be the best collection of college basketball teams in one event, at a single site, in the history of the sport.

ESPN and the Rose Quarter will host one of the largest regular season tournaments in college basketball history with games taking place in both the Moda Center and the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event will consist of two brackets of eight teams, with each bracket limited to one team per conference. Games will be played on Thursday, November 23; Friday, November 24; and Sunday, November 26. Stay tuned for the bracket announcement and game schedules.


Arkansas
Butler
UConn
Duke
Florida
Georgetown
Gonzaga
Michigan State
UNC
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Oregon
Portland
Portland State
Stanford
Texas

11/23 - 11/26 in Portland next year.

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Sorry, I'll be at the Under Armour tournament in Baltimore with Maryland, South Florida , BC and Texas Tech.
 
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