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College basketball’s first Jumpman Invitational tournament begins Tuesday

Jumpman Invitational The inaugural Jumpman Invitational has finally arrived. The college basketball tournament is happening Tuesday and Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE — The inaugural Jumpman Invitational has finally arrived.

The college basketball tournament is happening Tuesday and Wednesday at the Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. It features both the men’s and women’s teams from the original four schools to sign partnership deals with Jordan Brand in both basketball and football: Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

The Jordan Brand and the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced plans for the event in July 2021. The partnership is part of a three-year deal.

The competition will have one men’s team matchup and one women’s team matchup each night.

TUESDAY

7 p.m. – Michigan vs. North Carolina (women) ESPN2

9:30 p.m. – Florida vs. Oklahoma (men) ESPN2

WEDNESDAY

7 p.m. – Michigan vs. North Carolina (men) ESPN

9:30 p.m. – Florida vs. Oklahoma (women) ESPN2

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