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Thanksgiving 2023
Rady Children’s Invitational is a men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego, California. The first-ever Invitational happens on Thanksgiving Day, 2023, at LionTree Arena on the UC San Diego Campus. With four elite college basketball programs committed to the Invitational through 2024, this holiday tournament promises an unforgettable weekend of basketball, beaches, and the best San Diego has to offer.
The 2023 field includes the Iowa Hawkeyes (Big Ten), USC Trojans (Pac-12), Seton Hall Pirates (BIG EAST) and the Oklahoma Sooners (Big 12).
First day matchups feature Oklahoma vs. Iowa at 12PM PT followed by Seton Hall vs. USC at 2:30PM PT. Based on the outcomes of the Thursday games, Oklahoma will play either Seton Hall or USC at 12:30 PM PT, and Iowa will play either Seton Hall or USC at 3:00 PM PT.




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