The Cardinals will kick off their season with back-to-back games up north, first against Denver and then against Colorado. Last season, Louisville suffered a narrow 4-5 defeat against Denver in their opening game, but they found redemption in a convincing 12-5 victory over No. 25 ranked Colorado.
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Stephanie Grant, director of events and basketball operations at ESPN Events, expressed excitement about bringing this signature event back to Atlanta, stating, “State Farm Arena is a world-class facility and a perfect venue for this event considering State Farm’s partnership in the Champions Classic since its inception.” Trey Feazell, Executive Vice President of Arena Programming for State Farm Arena, also emphasized the success and tradition of the participating schools and the excitement of hosting this one-day college basketball showcase.
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Head coach Harry Mullins spoke highly of Adkins, stating, “Sam is going to be the perfect fit for our program… He has all the tools and work ethic to be a great shooter for us.” This endorsement from the coach reflects the high expectations they have for Adkins as he joins the team.