June 27, 2006

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland will host Hampton on Nov. 7 in the 2006 regular-season opener in the first round of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, the nation's premier season-opening college basketball tournament. New Orleans will face Vermont in the other College Park Regional contest. The Regional consolation and championship games will be played Nov. 8. The winner of each Regional Round will compete for the championship at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Nov. 16 and 17. Click here for a complete bracket.

College Park Regional (November 7-8)	
Nov. 7 - New Orleans vs. Vermont
Nov. 7 - Hampton vs. Maryland
Nov. 8 - Regional Consolation
Nov. 8 - Regional Championship

East Lansing Regional (November 8-9)
Nov. 8 - Youngstown St. vs. Central Michigan
Nov. 8 - Brown vs. Michigan State
Nov. 9 - Regional Consolation
Nov. 9 - Regional Championship

Austin Regional (November 9-10)	
Nov. 9 - St. Bonaventure vs. Chicago State
Nov. 9 - Alcorn State vs. Texas
Nov. 10 - Regional Consolation
Nov. 10 - Regional Championship

New York Regional (November 10-11)
Nov. 10 - Navy vs. Loyola (MD)
Nov. 10 - North Florida vs. St. John's
Nov. 11 - Regional Consolation
Nov. 11 - Regional Championship

The Classic has featured three of the past five NCAA Champions. Last year, Florida defeated Syracuse, 75-70, in the championship game and eventually captured its first national title.

2K Sports will be the title sponsor of the Event for the second consecutive year. 2K Sports develops and publishes the popular and highly acclaimed 2K series of sports video games including the "College Hoops 2K" series. 2K Sports is known for delivering the most innovative and realistic sports simulation gaming experience to fans every year.

The Coaches vs. Cancer program, created by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, exists to leverage the strength, community leadership and celebrity of the country's basketball coaches to raise awareness and reduce cancer risk through education programs while raising funds. Since 1996, the event has raised approximately $3.3 million for the benefit of Coaches vs. Cancer.

Ticket Information:
1. Championship Round tickets at Madison Square Garden are now on sale and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (212) 307-7171 or through www.Ticketmaster.com.
2. For VIP Ticket packages, contact Chris McLaughlin at (609) 921-1300 or cmclaughlin@gazellegroup.com.
3. Tickets for the Regional Rounds can be purchased through the host school's box office. Check umterps.com in mid-August for ticket availability for Regional Rounds.

The 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer is produced by The Gazelle Group. For more information, please visit www.coachesvscancer.com or contact Christopher Makos at (609) 921-1300 or cmakos@gazellegroup.com.

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