Duke men’s basketball will take on Texas in a high-profile matchup at the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational this fall, Charlotte Sports Foundation announced.
The game, set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, is part of a new multiyear partnership between the CSF and ESPN Events aimed at bringing elite college hoops to the Queen City.
Tip-off time is still to be determined, but the game will air on ESPN.
The invitational honors legendary ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale, who turns 86 on June 9. Vitale is a member of both the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
“Bringing together two powerhouse programs like Texas and Duke is an incredible way to kick off this new tradition,” CSF CEO Will Pitts said in a statement. “More importantly, this event celebrates the enduring legacy of Dick Vitale — his passion for college basketball, his advocacy for cancer research, and the joy he brings to fans everywhere.”