2014 Old Spice Classic in Orlando

[swoopem]

My friend who went to Kansas just told me that KU and MU will both be in the 2014 Old Spice Classic but I haven't heard anything about this, anyone know if its true? Also who else is going to be there, thanks

[GGGG]

My friend who went to Kansas just told me that KU and MU will both be in the 2014 Old Spice Classic but I haven't heard anything about this, anyone know if its true? Also who else is going to be there, thanks

He is correct.

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/68286/3-point-shot-terps-cats-a-sleeper-matchup

"In 2014, Orlando’s Old Spice Classic will have marquee teams Kansas, Michigan State and Marquette, which may make that event the top in ’14."

[marquette20]

Michagin State in it too. Big time tournament will help that non conference schedule for sure.

[Windyplayer]

Michagin State in it too. Big time tournament will help that non conference schedule for sure.

Wow. Really impressive group of teams there. Glad we're a part of it.

[The Lens]

Wow. Really impressive group of teams there. Glad we're a part of it.

I've lamented being the big dog in the conf (fine Georgetown trolls, the 2nd biggest name) but it has its benefits with deals like this.  We're not fighting with UConn, Cuse, Louisville, Pitt, ND for placement.  As long as rules state only 1 rep per conference, we're bound to be on the "A-List" rotation.  We always did well beforehand but I would imagine we'll continue to be included and always a 1st or 2nd option.

[GGGG]

I've lamented being the big dog in the conf (fine Georgetown trolls, the 2nd biggest name) but it has its benefits with deals like this.  We're not fighting with UConn, Cuse, Louisville, Pitt, ND for placement.  As long as rules state only 1 rep per conference, we're bound to be on the "A-List" rotation.  We always did well beforehand but I would imagine we'll continue to be included and always a 1st or 2nd option.

Ironically, I think Xavier is also in this tournament.  As with Creighton this fall, this stuff was put together prior to the NBE membership was finalized.

[swoopem]

Kansas and Michigan State are probably the 2 teams I want to play most due to having friends go to both schools so I'm pumped. I'll definitely be going to this tournament.

[Nukem2]

Buzz better recruit a couple bigs to go to war with those guys.

[GGGG]

Buzz better recruit a couple bigs to go to war with those guys.

Are you just baiting BC Hoopster and willie now?

[Mr. Nielsen]

I saw MU was playing in Orlando in 2014 for about two years. This is the first that I've heard about other teams.

[Galway Eagle]

Having painful memories of our choking against Florida state the last time we were in the old spice classic. 

[MU82]

Buzz better recruit a couple bigs to go to war with those guys.

Self and Izzo better recruit some high-quality switchables to go to war against our guys.

[The Lens]

Self and Izzo better recruit some high-quality switchables to go to war against our guys.

I like Izzo in this tourney.  Buzz and Self will be reeling from Otule and Wiggins going 1 and 2 in the 2014 Draft.

[77ncaachamps]

I hope the teams are staying at hotels on solid ground.

[Benny B]

I saw MU was playing in Orlando in 2014 for about two years. This is the first that I've heard about other teams.

I seem to recall MU announcing Orlando in '14 about the same time or perhaps before they announced Anaheim in '13.  I could be wrong about that, though.

[chapman]

Having painful memories of our choking against Florida state the last time we were in the old spice classic. 

Was a horrible, ugly choke job.  The first two games were super exciting though.  We walked out of Disney feeling pretty good about a team that wasn't even supposed to make the NIT.  A really nice preseason tournament, will be nice to return. 

The memorable Jimmy Butler rendition of Party in the USA at 1:00.  Tidbits of all four MU players to play in the NBA from that team...who'd have thunk it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkvPIwFTbA 

[Galway Eagle]

Was a horrible, ugly choke job.  The first two games were super exciting though.  We walked out of Disney feeling pretty good about a team that wasn't even supposed to make the NIT.  A really nice preseason tournament, will be nice to return. 

The memorable Jimmy Butler rendition of Party in the USA at 1:00.  Tidbits of all four MU players to play in the NBA from that team...who'd have thunk it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRkvPIwFTbA 

True but I remember sitting in my Brodonnel dorm thinking we were such hot stuff at half time and then my jaw dropping the entire second half. First of many choke jobs and unreal last minute shots that year.  I wouldn't have predicted jimmy that year to be honest but I was still new to CBB opposed to the NBA. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Izzo is going to need to do some serious reloading after this season. Harris will be gone, Payne will be gone, Dawson will be gone. His latest class was very weak. He's hunting big game in 2014 (Okafor, Jones, Towns Jr. etc) but I wouldn't be surprised to see him strike out. I think Michigan State has a down year.

Conversely, Kansas will be stacked next season. I think they have a good chance of retaining most of their players (-Wiggins) and will be a preseason favorite to win it all.

Can't wait for this tourney. I will start saving up now.

[Jay Bee]

Izzo is going to need to do some serious reloading after this season. Harris will be gone, Payne will be gone, Dawson will be gone. His latest class was very weak. He's hunting big game in 2014 (Okafor, Jones, Towns Jr. etc) but I wouldn't be surprised to see him strike out. I think Michigan State has a down year.

Appling could be gone as well.

But they'll be good. Down a bit? Sure. But they'll be good. Valentine, Trice, Schilling, Ellis... could use a nice 2014 class. We shall see. McD's AA's haven't been so rare for Michigan State the last few years.

(PS - Towns = Kentucky commit long ago, I do believe..)

[MU82]

I'm already planning on going ... and trying to figure out if it's still possible to get to Anaheim this year!

[bilsu]

Michagin State in it too. Big time tournament will help that non conference schedule for sure.

For sure? It only helps, if we actually play them.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

(PS - Towns = Kentucky commit long ago, I do believe..)

Whoops, seves me for doing my research too quickly

[Jay Bee]

Travel packages announced (ie accommodations once you're there)

https://www.anthonytravel.com/espn/orlando-classic/index.cfm

Gaylord Palms is the hotel (and ZFB's nickname at his fav Saturday night club)

[4everwarriors]

Nah, that's Rosie Palm, aina?

[keefe]

Gaylord Palms is the hotel

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