Men’s Basketball to Face Houston in Players’ Era 8 Tournament Bracket
May 21 | Men's Basketball
Scarlet Knights open field play on Nov. 17 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers men's basketball will face the University of Houston in the opening round of the Players' Era 8 Tournament, the event announced today. The game is set for November 17 at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. All games will be televised on ESPN.
The Players' Era 8 features eight programs from across the country. The full bracket is as follows:
Thursday, November 19, will feature the Championship Game, the Third-Place Game, and two additional consolation games. All game times are to be determined.
Houston enters as one of the premier programs in college basketball, consistently ranking among the nation's elite under head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Additional information regarding tip-off times and television listings will be announced at a later date.
The Players' Era 8 features eight programs from across the country. The full bracket is as follows:
- Florida vs. Notre Dame — Nov. 17
- Houston vs. Rutgers — Nov. 17
- Kansas vs. UNLV — Nov. 17
- West Virginia vs. Auburn — Nov. 17
Thursday, November 19, will feature the Championship Game, the Third-Place Game, and two additional consolation games. All game times are to be determined.
Houston enters as one of the premier programs in college basketball, consistently ranking among the nation's elite under head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Additional information regarding tip-off times and television listings will be announced at a later date.
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