JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 28th — The Scout Jacksonville Classic returns Nov. 22–25, and for the first time in event history it will feature a women’s bracket. Nine programs, including Vanderbilt, Arizona, Virginia and Oklahoma, will take the court alongside seven men’s teams at the Florida State College at Jacksonville South Campus, bringing 16 Division I programs to Jacksonville over four days.
The tournament is part of Scout’s season-long title sponsorship of all RBG Events, which extends from an October exhibition in Rock Hill, S.C., through Holiday FestiBall in Fort Lauderdale in December.
The inaugural women’s field is the deepest bracket of the week, with nine teams from across the country: Vanderbilt, Arizona, Virginia, Oklahoma, Oregon State, UAB, Middle Tennessee, George Washington and Montana State. Women’s games tip off Nov. 23 and conclude Nov. 25.
Adding a women’s field gives Jacksonville fans more games to see and gives these nine programs a high-profile early-season test away from home. The men’s bracket features Rice, Robert Morris, Lamar, UIC, Miami OH, New Mexico State and Ohio.
Scout Jacksonville Classic schedule
- Nov. 22, 24 & 25 — Men’s bracket: Rice, Robert Morris, Lamar, UIC, Miami OH, New Mexico State and Ohio
- Nov. 23, 24 & 25 — Women’s bracket: Vanderbilt, Arizona, Virginia, Oklahoma, Oregon State, UAB, Middle Tennessee, George Washington and Montana State
“Scout was founded by athletes, for athletes, and that means all of them. Putting a women’s bracket on this stage for the first time is exactly the kind of moment we want our name on,” said Michael Haddix, CEO and Founder of Scout. “We’re proud to help make it happen in Jacksonville.”
“This marks a monumental milestone for RBG Events and The Scout Jacksonville Classic,” said Chris Lepore, President of Basketball for RBG. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint with an exceptional inaugural women’s field featuring nine premier programs. Paired with our prestigious men’s tournament, we look forward to delivering a spectacular week of basketball to Jacksonville.”
Tickets for the Scout Jacksonville Classic are on sale now at www.jacksonvilleclassic.com.
About Scout
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About RBG Events
Founded in 2021, during the heart of the pandemic, RBG has continued to grow and diversify throughout the years. It pioneers new events across the country and forges partnerships with premier institutions and corporations through a diverse portfolio of events and an innovative view on the role of college athletics. RBG’s flagship event, the Scout Jacksonville Classic, has quickly established itself as a staple of the college basketball calendar, delivering competitive matchups, national exposure and a major economic boost to the local community. With high-level programs from across the country converging yearly in Jacksonville, fans have come to expect high-energy basketball and memorable moments.
RBG Events Media Contact: Jack Warren | jwarren@jacksonvilleclassic.com
