UConn to Participate in 2018 2K Classic

[KingAG]

 

[ctchamps]

Hope there is a great field.
Should help with recruiting.

 

[Storrs South]

Consider this: whether intentional or by simply winning, UConn has been able to get to the Garden every year since the Big East dissolved

2012: Jimmy V vs. NC State
2013: 2K v. BC/IU
2014: NCAAT v. ISU/MSU
2015: Jimmy V v. UMD
2016: Tire Pros v. SU
2017: Jimmy V v. SU
2018: 2K AND v. Nova

Also as far as field:

 

[Fishy]

I don't like it.

The last time we were in a preseason tournament at MSG with Iowa, it went horribly, horribly wrong.

 

[the Q]

I don't like it.

The last time we were in a preseason tournament at MSG with Iowa, it went horribly, horribly wrong.

We did beat duke though...

 

[Storrs South]

 

[Brochacho]

Hopefully it's Cuse vs UConn and Iowa vs whoever.

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

Next year Iowa has a legit shot at winning the Big 10. They will return everyone of significance. This year a bubble team most likely.

 

[Guapo]

This all sounds like part of the plan to play Cuse every year at MSG, which I support

 

[HooperScooper]

Consider this: whether intentional or by simply winning, UConn has been able to get to the Garden every year since the Big East dissolved

Ollie, or maybe it was the UConn AD, a couple years ago said they would play at MSG at least once a year. It helps recruiting and it helps marketing of the program and staying relevant.

 

[Matt1010]

Have to assume that we get paired with Cuse. In that case I sure hope Jalen Carey is playing for the good guys because otherwise he will likely be dressed in orange.

 

[tcf15]

Field is set: UConn, Syracuse, Iowa, Oregon. Matchups TBD.

 

[Storrs South]

Field is set: UConn, Syracuse, Iowa, Oregon. Matchups TBD.

So we're just going to play Oregon every year now I guess

 

[intlzncster]

Field is set: UConn, Syracuse, Iowa, Oregon. Matchups TBD.

I'm assuming this is our only preseason tournament? Kind of a teeny event. Do teams ever play in two? idr.

 

[tcf15]

I'm assuming this is our only preseason tournament? Kind of a teeny event. Do teams ever play in two? idr.

Can only play in one preseason tourney per season. Small, yes, but at least it guarantees two games at MSG for UConn. That makes 3 MSG games for 2018-19 (Villanova being the third).

 

[intlzncster]

Can only play in one preseason tourney per season. Small, yes, but at least it guarantees two games at MSG for UConn. That makes 3 MSG games for 2018-19 (Villanova being the third).

Good call. And the teams are good for UCONN too. Games against good teams, but not a Duke early season crushing.

 

[Wordbomar]

Can only play in one preseason tourney per season. Small, yes, but at least it guarantees two games at MSG for UConn. That makes 3 MSG games for 2018-19 (Villanova being the third).

Pretty much extra home games. I love this move, especially when some complain about home OOC schedule. A neutral site game at MSG is awesome, especially with good match ups...

 

[gampelcrazies]

I guess 3 trips to NYC for me in 2018.

 

[Wordbomar]

I guess 3 trips to NYC for me in 2018.

Same my friend

 

[mjmoney23]

Speaking of MSG, any idea when tickets for the Jimmy V go on sale?

 

[gampelcrazies]

Speaking of MSG, any idea when tickets for the Jimmy V go on sale?

Probably next month.

 

[HawkHusky]

So we're just going to play Oregon every year now I guess

Never underestimate the power of Nike and UCONN being one of its top contract schools.

 

[Storrs South]

Never underestimate the power of Nike and UCONN being one of its top contract schools.

If that means a home and home with Oregon is on the horizon for say the 2019-2020 and 2020-21 seasons then I'm all for it.

 

[Wordbomar]

If that means a home and home with Oregon is on the horizon for say the 2019-2020 and 2020-21 seasons then I'm all for it.

This would be outstanding

 

[Guapo]

Never underestimate the power of Nike and UCONN being one of its top contract schools.

I'll continue to underestimate the power of Nike until they get us in the ACC or Big 10

 

[HawkHusky]

I'll continue to underestimate the power of Nike until they get us in the ACC or Big 10

If UCONN was in Kansas, we'd already be in the PAC.

 

[UConn_Top_Dog]

Any word on tickets being sold for the Syracuse game? Any allotted seats to UConn club or alumni?

 

[Travelman6]

Cuse? Great! The more of Cuse, Gtown and Nova I see, the better. I would absolutely LOVE to keep them as yearly games no matter what happens. I would love to see St. Johns, Providence and Seton Hall too.

 

[Kitaman]

Good call. And the teams are good for UCONN too. Games against good teams, but not a Duke early season crushing.

Add that we fans can easily show up with the usual mass force taking over our 'home' court.

 

[Sky ball]

If UCONN was in Kansas, we'd already be in the PAC.

If UConn was on The Atlantic Coast we would be in the ACC.