Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas will host Creighton University, Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, Southern Utah University, California State University Fullerton, Utah State and Loyola Marymount in the Jack Jones Hoopfest on December 10 and 12.
The Creighton Bluejays, led by head coach Greg McDermott, enter the season ranked No. 9, their highest preseason ranking in school history, and coming off a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. With the addition of Baylor Scheierman and returners Ryan Nembhard and Ryan Kalkbrenner, the Blue Jays were picked to win the Big East in the preseason.Â
As part of the Jack Jones Hoopfest, they will take on BYU on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. PST on FS1, followed by Arizona State on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.Â
The BYU Cougars narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament last season but have thrived in the transfer portal, most recently adding guard Rudi Williams and Arkansas transfer Jaxson Robinson.Â
The Arizona State Sun Devils enter the season with a re-tooled roster that includes the Cambridge brothers as well as Michigan transfer Frankie Collins.Â
Southern Utah won the Big Sky two years ago and finished second in the regular season last year. Cal-State Fullerton made an NCAA Tournament appearance after winning the Big West Conference tournament. These two teams will meet on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.
Capping off the night on Dec. 10 will be Utah State and Loyola Marymount at 9:30 p.m. PST. Utah State is fresh off an NIT appearance, while Loyola will look to build off its 11-win campaign a season ago.Â
December 10Â
4:00PM - Southern Utah vs. Cal State Fullerton
7:00PM - BYU vs. Creighton
9:30PM - Utah State vs. Loyola MarymountÂ
*** One Ticket Allows Admission For All 3 Games ***
December 12
6:00PM - Creighton vs. Arizona State
Tickets are available online at www.SPORTSNETWORKLLC.com.
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