Boise State Athletics
Boise State in 2020 Orlando Invitational
11/27/2019 12:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Boise State men's basketball will participate in the 2020 Orlando Invitational, ESPN Events announced Wednesday. The Broncos will be joined by Auburn, Belmont, Gonzaga, Michigan State, Saint Louis, Siena and Xavier. The tournament takes place Thursday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 29, at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports near Orlando, Fla.
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"It's going to be the premiere holiday tournament next year," said Boise State head coach Leon Rice. "You've got great teams, a great venue and a great place to travel to. Make your Thanksgiving plans now."
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Four of the eight teams in the field are ranked in the most recent Associated Press Top 25 Poll: No. 3 Michigan State, No. 8 Gonzaga, No. 18 Auburn and No. 25 Xavier. The bracket and matchups for the 2020 tournament will be released at a later date.
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The 2020 Orlando Invitational will mark the seventh major early-season tournament in eight years for Boise State. In addition to the upcoming 2019 Diamond Head Classic (Dec. 22-25), the Broncos participated in the 2018 Cayman Islands Classic, 2017 Puerto Rico Tip-Off at Myrtle Beach, 2016 Charleston Classic, 2015 Wooden Legacy and 2013 Diamond Head Classic.
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Additional information, including travel packages, can be found on the Orlando Invitational web site.
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The Broncos have never faced Auburn, Belmont, Saint Louis or Xavier. They have faced Siena and Michigan State each three times, most recently squaring off against the Spartans in a 2015 Wooden Legacy semifinal. Boise State and Gonzaga have met 34 times, but not since 2000.
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About the Orlando Invitational
The family-friendly tournament is a weekend-long event at the Walt Disney World Resort, where participating teams practice, play and enjoy the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Travel packages are available for fans and include resort accommodations at the team hotel, game tickets, theme park tickets and much more. Visit AnthonyTravel.com/Orlando-Invitational or call 888-632-6951 to make your reservation today.
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The 2020 Orlando Invitational will be the 15th edition of the tournament. The 2019 event begins Thursday. Villanova won the 2018 Orlando Invitational. Previous winners include West Virginia in 2017, Gonzaga in 2016, 2012 and 2008, Xavier in 2015, Kansas in 2014, Memphis in 2013, Dayton in 2011, Notre Dame in 2010, Florida State in 2009, NC State in 2007 and Arkansas in 2006.
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"It's going to be the premiere holiday tournament next year," said Boise State head coach Leon Rice. "You've got great teams, a great venue and a great place to travel to. Make your Thanksgiving plans now."
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Four of the eight teams in the field are ranked in the most recent Associated Press Top 25 Poll: No. 3 Michigan State, No. 8 Gonzaga, No. 18 Auburn and No. 25 Xavier. The bracket and matchups for the 2020 tournament will be released at a later date.
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The 2020 Orlando Invitational will mark the seventh major early-season tournament in eight years for Boise State. In addition to the upcoming 2019 Diamond Head Classic (Dec. 22-25), the Broncos participated in the 2018 Cayman Islands Classic, 2017 Puerto Rico Tip-Off at Myrtle Beach, 2016 Charleston Classic, 2015 Wooden Legacy and 2013 Diamond Head Classic.
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Additional information, including travel packages, can be found on the Orlando Invitational web site.
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The Broncos have never faced Auburn, Belmont, Saint Louis or Xavier. They have faced Siena and Michigan State each three times, most recently squaring off against the Spartans in a 2015 Wooden Legacy semifinal. Boise State and Gonzaga have met 34 times, but not since 2000.
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About the Orlando Invitational
The family-friendly tournament is a weekend-long event at the Walt Disney World Resort, where participating teams practice, play and enjoy the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks. Travel packages are available for fans and include resort accommodations at the team hotel, game tickets, theme park tickets and much more. Visit AnthonyTravel.com/Orlando-Invitational or call 888-632-6951 to make your reservation today.
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The 2020 Orlando Invitational will be the 15th edition of the tournament. The 2019 event begins Thursday. Villanova won the 2018 Orlando Invitational. Previous winners include West Virginia in 2017, Gonzaga in 2016, 2012 and 2008, Xavier in 2015, Kansas in 2014, Memphis in 2013, Dayton in 2011, Notre Dame in 2010, Florida State in 2009, NC State in 2007 and Arkansas in 2006.
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