How to Watch the 2024 Vegas Showdown: Duke vs. Kansas and More at T-Mobile Arena
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ESPN Events has announced the matchups for the 2024 Vegas Showdown, a men’s college basketball event set for Tuesday, Nov. 26, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This doubleheader will feature powerhouse programs Duke and Kansas, along with Furman and Seattle.
As part of the Vegas Showdown festivities, the weekend following the doubleheader will see Seattle playing Duke in Durham, N.C., and Furman facing Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Details regarding start times and television networks will be announced this summer.
“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 values its 25+ year relationship in hosting events in Las Vegas and looks forward to future opportunities.”
Kansas holds the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25, while Duke is ranked No. 8. Both teams had successful runs in the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament, with the Blue Devils reaching the Elite Eight and the Jayhawks advancing to the second round. Furman concluded last season with a 17-16 record, making it to the Southern Conference semifinals. Seattle had a strong showing, finishing 23-14 and winning the College Basketball Invitational.
The inaugural Vegas Showdown, held last November, saw BYU triumph in the bracketed event that also featured Arizona State, North Carolina State, and Vanderbilt at Michelob Ultra Arena.
The 2024 Vegas Showdown promises to deliver high-level competition and excitement for basketball fans. The matchups highlight top-tier programs and rising teams, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and intensity. Fans can look forward to seeing elite talent on display as these teams battle it out on the court. The addition of games in Durham and Lawrence further enriches the event, offering fans more opportunities to witness top-notch basketball action.
The Vegas Showdown not only underscores the significance of Thanksgiving week in the college basketball calendar but also reinforces ESPN Events’ commitment to providing exceptional sporting experiences. As the countdown to November begins, fans eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling display of college basketball excellence.
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