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ESPN Events has announced matchups for the 2022 Jimmy V Men's Classic Presented by Corona. The college basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 6 features Illinois taking on Texas and Duke versus Iowa. Both games will air on ESPN, with times to be announced at a later date.

The Jimmy V Classic, named for legendary college basketball coach Jim Valvano, annually raises money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The men's classic began in 1995 and is in its 28th year – 19th at Madison Square Garden. The doubleheader is part of ESPN's V Week initiative, which utilizes platforms to talk to sports fans about the importance of cancer research. To date, ESPN has helped raise more than $155 million dollars for the V Foundation. In 2021, V Week raised $13.35 million, surpassing the previous high of $8.8 million in 2019.

Tickets for the Jimmy V Classic men's doubleheader go on sale this fall. First priority and access to the best seats will be offered to fans who sign up for the pre-sale through Fevo.

Illinois Series History vs. Texas (2-3)

Dec. 26, 1992 – Texas 89, Illinois 72 (Austin, Texas)
Jan. 2, 1994 – #22 Illinois 83, Texas 78 (Champaign, Ill.)
Dec. 20, 19997 – Illinois 105, Texas 80 (Champaign, Ill.)
Dec. 23, 2000 – Texas 72, #5 Illinois 64 (Austin, Texas)
Nov. 18, 2010 – Texas 90, #13 Illinois 84, OT (2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer, Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.)

Illinois Jimmy V Classic History (0-3)

Dec. 9, 2003 – Providence 70, #14 Illinois 51 (Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.)
Dec. 9, 2014 – #7 Villanova 73, Illinois 59 (Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.)
Dec. 2, 2020 – #2 Baylor 82, #5 Illinois 69 (Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind.)