SEATTLE – Seattle University men's basketball joins Top-10 powers Duke and Kansas, along with Furman University as the four programs to take part in the 2024 Vegas Showdown, which will be played on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, ESPN Events today announced Thursday. The doubleheader will feature the Redhawks vs. Furman, followed by Duke vs. Kansas.
As part of the Vegas Showdown, Seattle U will make its first-ever trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face Duke in Durham, N.C. on Nov. 29, while Furman will play Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Start times and television network details will be announced at a later date.
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"Thanksgiving week continues to be an incredible showcase for college basketball," said Clint Overby, vice president of ESPN Events. "We are proud to bring these four teams and their fan bases to Las Vegas to experience great basketball and world class entertainment and hospitality. ESPN Events is proud of its 25+ year relationship in doing events in Las Vegas and look forward to future opportunities."
Seattle U went 23-14 in 2023-24, marking its third consecutive 20-win season under Head Coach Chris Victor. The Redhawks capped the season by clinching the 2024 College Basketball Invitational championship. Kansas is ranked No. 1 in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, while Duke is ranked No. 8. Both teams made the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24, with the Blue Devils reaching the Elite Eight and the Jayhawks advancing to the second round. Furman finished 17-16 last season and reached the Southern Conference semifinals.
As part of the Vegas Showdown, Seattle U will make its first-ever trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face Duke in Durham, N.C. on Nov. 29, while Furman will play Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Start times and television network details will be announced at a later date.
For Vegas Showdown ticket information, click here.
"Thanksgiving week continues to be an incredible showcase for college basketball," said Clint Overby, vice president of ESPN Events. "We are proud to bring these four teams and their fan bases to Las Vegas to experience great basketball and world class entertainment and hospitality. ESPN Events is proud of its 25+ year relationship in doing events in Las Vegas and look forward to future opportunities."
Seattle U went 23-14 in 2023-24, marking its third consecutive 20-win season under Head Coach Chris Victor. The Redhawks capped the season by clinching the 2024 College Basketball Invitational championship. Kansas is ranked No. 1 in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, while Duke is ranked No. 8. Both teams made the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24, with the Blue Devils reaching the Elite Eight and the Jayhawks advancing to the second round. Furman finished 17-16 last season and reached the Southern Conference semifinals.
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