Triple B Posted June 28, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,519 Reputation: 10,805 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted June 28, 2017 TAMPA, JUNE 28, 2017 – The University of South Florida men's basketball team will battle one of the most prestigious programs in the country when the Bulls play at Indiana in the 2017 Hoosier Tip-Off Classic. The five-team tournament will begin when USF visits Assembly Hall to take on the Hoosiers on Sunday, Nov .19. The contest will mark the Bulls' first-ever game against the Big Ten program. The Hoosier Tip-Off Classic also includes Arkansas State, Eastern Michigan, and Howard, which will all play at USF in late November. “We are happy to be a part of the Hoosier Tip-Off Classic,” said USF head men's basketball coach Brian Gregory. “This will be a great road challenge I know our guys will embrace. We are also looking forward to hosting some of the Tip-Off Classic games at the Sun Dome and building a strong home environment here in Tampa.” Stay tuned to GoUSFBulls.com for the remainder of USF's non-conference schedule in the coming days. Click here to renew your season tickets or to make new season ticket deposits. To stay up-to-date on the latest USF men's' basketball news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram). About USF Men's Basketball The USF men's basketball team is led by head coach Brian Gregory. On March 22, Gregory was introduced as the 10th head coach in program history. He previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11). Gregory spent nearly a decade as an assistant coach under Michigan State's Hall of Fame head coach Tom Izzo and helped the Spartans win the 2000 NCAA National Championship. Gregory brings nearly 250 career head coaching wins and six postseason appearances, including the 2010 NIT Championship, to Tampa. USF has retired three numbers in its 47-year history: Chucky Atkins (12), Charlie Bradley (30) and Radenko Dobras (31). The Bulls have earned three NCAA tournament bids and appeared in the NIT eight times. For tickets, contact the USF Ticket Office at 1-800-Go-Bulls or by going online to USFBullsTix.com. Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 28, 2017 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 96,987 Reputation: 10,808 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted June 28, 2017 This is great news. Would love to see this more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted June 28, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,519 Reputation: 10,805 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I've never really understood the set up of "tournaments" like this .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB Posted June 28, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 961 Content Count: 9,759 Reputation: 592 Days Won: 9 Joined: 08/05/2005 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Looks like a tough tourney for IU... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stuben Posted June 29, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 74 Content Count: 2,457 Reputation: 1,130 Days Won: 19 Joined: 04/08/2012 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Triple B said: I've never really understood the set up of "tournaments" like this .... This is a relatively new invention. Having games in multiple cities makes teams signing up more appealing. If all the games were at IU, getting 4 teams to come in would be tough, who wants to play 4 road games with no return games. By setting it up like this, IU gets 4 home games they never have to return. Other schools get a mix of home and road games plus the game at IU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofbull99 Posted June 29, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 114 Content Count: 6,743 Reputation: 912 Days Won: 17 Joined: 02/17/2002 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Indiana will destroy us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted June 29, 2017 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 1,610 Content Count: 74,519 Reputation: 10,805 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Triple B said: I've never really understood the set up of "tournaments" like this .... 15 hours ago, Mike Stuben said: This is a relatively new invention. Having games in multiple cities makes teams signing up more appealing. If all the games were at IU, getting 4 teams to come in would be tough, who wants to play 4 road games with no return games. By setting it up like this, IU gets 4 home games they never have to return. Other schools get a mix of home and road games plus the game at IU. Is there a trophy ... with the winner having the best record in the round robin format? Found this article with info I also didn't know: The Hoosier Tip-Off Classic is designated as a Multi-Team Event (MTE) which counts as only one game against a team's limit of games that it is allowed to play in a season. The complete schedule from same article: 2017 Hoosier Tip-Off Classic Schedule Sunday, Nov. 12 — Howard at Indiana Thursday, Nov. 16 — Arkansas State at Eastern Michigan Saturday, Nov. 18 — Howard at Eastern MichiganSunday, Nov. 19 — South Florida at Indiana Monday, Nov. 20 — Howard at Arkansas StateWednesday, Nov. 22 — Arkansas State at Indiana, Howard at South FloridaFriday, Nov. 24 — Eastern Michigan at Indiana, Arkansas State at South FloridaSunday, Nov. 26 — Eastern Michigan at South Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stuben Posted June 29, 2017 Group: Member Topic Count: 74 Content Count: 2,457 Reputation: 1,130 Days Won: 19 Joined: 04/08/2012 Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Triple B said: Is there a trophy ... with the winner having the best record in the round robin format? Found this article with info I also didn't know: The Hoosier Tip-Off Classic is designated as a Multi-Team Event (MTE) which counts as only one game against a team's limit of games that it is allowed to play in a season. The complete schedule from same article: 2017 Hoosier Tip-Off Classic Schedule Sunday, Nov. 12 — Howard at Indiana Thursday, Nov. 16 — Arkansas State at Eastern Michigan Saturday, Nov. 18 — Howard at Eastern MichiganSunday, Nov. 19 — South Florida at Indiana Monday, Nov. 20 — Howard at Arkansas StateWednesday, Nov. 22 — Arkansas State at Indiana, Howard at South FloridaFriday, Nov. 24 — Eastern Michigan at Indiana, Arkansas State at South FloridaSunday, Nov. 26 — Eastern Michigan at South Florida You can see the pecking order, everyone plays 4 games: IU - 4 home games USF - 3 home games EMU - 2 home games Arkansas State - 1 home game Howard - Life on the road is great. That MTE where it only counts as 1 game against the total you are allowed to play is news to me. I thought that only applied outside of the 48 states (which is why so many mini tournaments in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto RIco, etc. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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