THE CLASSIC FUN FACTS:
The Classic is anxiously awaited by locals and visitors alike every year. Just a few facts to let you know just how beloved this post-Christmas tournament is:
- The tournament generally draws more than 30,000 spectators each year
- Approximately 15 percent of the spectators are from outside the region
- More than two dozen media members are in attendance daily
- Hundreds of The Classic players have gone on to have tremendous college careers – in both basketball and football.
- The Classic has produced more than two dozen players who went on to have NBA careers
- At least a dozen former Classic players have played in the NFL
- Hundreds of college hoops coaches have attended The Classic