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Jumpman Invitational Brings College Basketball Royalty To Queen City

Author Phil Harris
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Christmas comes early this year for college basketball fans in Charlotte. According to the Charlotte Observer, teams from four of the most recognized Division I programs in the country will be playing in the inaugural Jumpman Invitational at Spectrum Center on December 20th and 21st.

The Jumpman Invitational offers four match-ups over two days featuring the first universities to sign partnership deals with Jordan Brand, a.k.a. Jumpman. The event will include the men’s and women’s teams from North Carolina, Michigan, Florida, and Oklahoma. Here’s the schedule:

Tuesday, December 20th

  • Michigan vs. North Carolina WOMEN at 7:00 p.m.
  • Florida vs. Oklahoma MEN at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21st

  • Michigan vs. North Carolina MEN at 7:00 p.m.
  • Florida vs. Oklahoma WOMEN at 9:30 p.m.

Seats start at $45 for Tuesday’s games and $60 for Wednesday’s games. You can buy tickets and get the rest of the details HERE.

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

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