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Charlotte to debut Dick Vitale Invitational men’s college basketball event

The Duke Blue Devils will face the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster, Dick Vitale.

Dick Vitale smiles for the camera in front of a basketball court ahead of an upcoming game.

The inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational tips off this November to honor the sports broadcasting legend.

Photo by Phil Ellsworth via ESPN Images

Here’s an announcement that will leave you saying: “It’s awesome, baby!” Charlotte Sports Foundation, the organization behind major Queen City events like The Duke’s Mayo Classic and The Savannah Bananas, proudly announced the upcoming Dick Vitale Invitational, a new annual men’s college basketball event honoring Hall of Game broadcaster, Dick Vitale, is coming to Charlotte.

Who’s playing?

The Duke Blue Devils will face the Texas Longhorns on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Spectrum Center. Tip-off time is TBA.

How to watch?

The game will air on ESPN, plus fans can sign up for exclusive presale tickets and be the first to know when further game-day details are announced.

Honoring a legacy

Calling more than 1,000 games since joining ESPN in 1979, Dick Vitale is considered to be “the voice” of men’s college basketball for the last 30 years.

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