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Two B1G programs reportedly participating in popular hoops tournaments in 2020
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While the 2019-20 season is just getting underway, a couple of B1G programs have already made plans for 2020-21.
Coached by Richard Pitino, son of former Louisville coach Rick Pitino, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are set to compete in the Hall of Fame Tip Off at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Marquette, Rhode Island and UCF will also headline the event.
CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein shared the news on Twitter:
Sources: Marquette, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and UCF will headline the 2020 Hall-of-Fame Tip Off at Mohegan Sun.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 7, 2019
Rothstein also announced on Thursday the Purdue Boilermakers will participate in the Cancun Challenge:
Sources: Purdue, Mississippi State, Clemson, and Illinois State will headline the 2020 Cancun Challenge.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 7, 2019
Falling to the eventual national champion Virginia Cavaliers, Purdue advanced to the Elite Eight last season. Tasked with replacing the production of Carsen Edwards and Isaac Haas, the Boilermakers are seeking to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the sixth consecutive season.
Currently, four B1G programs are ranked in the Associated Press Poll: No. 1 Michigan State, No. 7 Maryland, No. 18 Ohio State and No. 23 Purdue.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Rydquist has been contributing to Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition since 2019. He can be found on Twitter @TeddyRydquist.