What:
A 3-day, 8-team basketball tournament with the Big West serving as the sponsoring conference.

Who’s playing in 2009:
The 2009 field includes Butler (Horizon League), Clemson (ACC), Long Beach State (Big West), Minnesota (Big 10), Portland (WCC), Texas A&M (Big 12), UCLA (PAC-10) and West Virginia (Big East).

When:
Thursday, Nov. 26; Friday, Nov. 27; and Sunday, Nov. 30. Saturday, Nov. 29, is an off day for the teams to enjoy the Disneyland Resort theme parks.

Where:
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.

On TV:
All 12 games will be televised on the ESPN family of networks.

On Radio:
To secure telephone lines and other related items associated with “live” radio coverage, contact:
Tammy Espinosa, Manager, Customer Sales & Service
Smart City, Anaheim Convention Center
direct: 714-765-8612 | fax: 714.765.8601 | email: TEspinosa@smartcity.com

On the Web:
www.76Classic.com

Media Credentials:
For media credentials, click here

Hotel for Working Media
The SHERATON PARK RESORT is one hotel option. The CLARION ANAHEIM RESORT is another. BOTH hotels are within walking distance to the Anaheim Convention Center. For reservations, contact GET Travel at 888-877-4445.