MU's preseason tourney next year??

[muguru]

I know they are in one, but for the life of me I can't remember which one. Originally I think it was supposed to be the Old Spice Classic, but if I recall correctly they pulled out of that and are in a different one next year. Is it the Directv Classic in Anaheim?? 

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Yes it is the Direct TV Classic. Trying to find the a list of the field though.

[muguru]

Yes it is the Direct TV Classic. Trying to find the a list of the field though.

That's what i thought, I was looking for a field as well, but didn't find one.

[cheebs09]

MU twitter account said today at 2:30 they will release the list. I saw on the San Diego St. message board that they are also in it, as well as Creighton.

[TheTulsaWarrior]

Where will it be played?

[MUBasketball]

Where will it be played?

This tournament is at the Anaheim Convention Center arena. Every year, without fail, the stands are basically completely empty...even though it's always a solid field.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8246/anaheimarena01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t%3D782902%26page%3D2&h=480&w=640&sz=121&tbnid=TzmRc-yZjPa_JM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=132&zoom=1&usg=__zT1fMQc99KRgYNxFw-W8CETOT7U=&docid=D4mBBA0Pb5_tHM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9qyvUMaPHM_SigKq_YGYBw&ved=0CGAQ9QEwBQ&dur=1990

[unforgiven]

This tournament is at the Anaheim Convention Center arena. Every year, without fail, the stands are basically completely empty...even though it's always a solid field.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8246/anaheimarena01.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t%3D782902%26page%3D2&h=480&w=640&sz=121&tbnid=TzmRc-yZjPa_JM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=132&zoom=1&usg=__zT1fMUc99KRgYNxFw-W8CETOT7U=&docid=D4mBBA0Pb5_tHM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=9qyvUMaPHM_SigKq_YGYBw&ved=0CGAQ9QEwBQ&dur=1990

Chicos will likely be there

[tweakers_suck]

I will be there as it is only an hour drive from my home. Chicos is probably the reason Marquette is in the field.

[Benny B]

2013 - Anaheim
2014 - Orlando
2015 - In negotiations (a very familiar destination)

[tweakers_suck]

"DIRECTV Classic Locks Seven Teams for 2013 Field

Seven of the eight-team field is confirmed for the 2013 DIRECTV Classic, to be held over Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, in Anaheim, Calif. The field for the seventh annual tournament includes Arizona State, College of Charleston, Creighton, George Washington, Marquette, Miami and San Diego State. The eighth team will be announced at a later date."

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Kegger at the bondsman estate!

Ners could pull a najeh davenport.

[unforgiven]

Kegger at the bondsman estate!

[tweakers_suck]

Kegger at the bondsman estate!

Ners could pull a najeh davenport.

Lock your closets. 

[MU82]

Loving this. Love that a game actually is being played on Thanksgiving itself. I'm already planning to make the cross-country trip to go to this. Not Maui, but should be fun.

[Dish]

"DIRECTV Classic Locks Seven Teams for 2013 Field

Seven of the eight-team field is confirmed for the 2013 DIRECTV Classic, to be held over Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, in Anaheim, Calif. The field for the seventh annual tournament includes Arizona State, College of Charleston, Creighton, George Washington, Marquette, Miami and San Diego State. The eighth team will be announced at a later date."

The Mediocre Classic.

[🏀]

2013 - Anaheim
2014 - Orlando
2015 - In negotiations (a very familiar destination)

Virgin Islands!

[ChicosBailBonds]

The Mediocre Classic.

We better win that tournament.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Virgin Islands!

I hope so.  Need a change from K.C..

[Mr. Nielsen]

We better win that tournament.

The press release doesn't even have MU as a headliner.

http://directvclassic.com/index.php/component/content/article/202

[Tugg Speedman]

The press release doesn't even have MU as a headliner.

http://directvclassic.com/index.php/component/content/article/202

It lists all the schools in alphabetical order.  No snub here

[Dawson Rental]

It lists all the schools in alphabetical order.  No snub here

I believe that mupanther is referring to this headline.

"Creighton and San Diego State highlight the early-season event"

It shouldn't be surprising.  Creighton and San Diego State are the teams currently ranked in the AP Top 25.

[unforgiven]

"DIRECTV Classic Locks Seven Teams for 2013 Field

Seven of the eight-team field is confirmed for the 2013 DIRECTV Classic, to be held over Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, in Anaheim, Calif. The field for the seventh annual tournament includes Arizona State, College of Charleston, Creighton, George Washington, Marquette, Miami and San Diego State. The eighth team will be announced at a later date."

How you say...Mediocre, no?

[robmufan]

Virgin Islands!

When do we get to play in Vegas!?!?!? PTM wants to get back to the Red Rooster

[77ncaachamps]

I'm so there. Great arena. You can get up close to the court during warmups.

Unfortunately, I have bad memories of that place: frackin' Lopez twins.

[brewcity77]

The good news is there aren't any real dogs in the field. Obviously Creighton and San Diego State are top-tier mid-majors. If nothing else, Wisconsin learned that last night. Miami has been solid under Larranaga and the other three teams are all solid top-200 programs that currently play a lot of underclassmen, so they should be even better next year. Here's hoping that final spot goes to a recognizeable Big Ten or SEC team.

It's no Battle For Atlantis, but it's certainly better than last year's Paradise Jam.