THE COACHES vs. CANCER CLASSIC

"We are excited about participating in what has become one of the premier college basketball tournaments in the country. Not only does this event raise money, but it also gives us, as coaches, a platform to help find a cure."

--Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski

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2002 Coaches vs. Cancer IKON Classic

Date:	November 14th and 15th, 2002
Place:	Madison Square Garden

The 7th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Classic will take place on November 14-15,2002 at Madison Square Garden. The event will feature eight elite collegiate teams. The format has been changed to two doubleheaders rather than an actual tournament. This event has raised over two million dollars for Coaches vs. Cancer since 1995. It is well known as the premier basketball event of the pre-season.

2002 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Teams
Oklahoma Sooners	Texas Longhorns
Georgia Bulldogs	Alabama Crimson Tide
Villanova Wildcats	Marquette Golden Eagles
Syracuse Orangemen	Memphis Tigers

2001 Coaches vs. Cancer IKON Classic

Date:	November 8th and 9th, 2001
Place:	Madison Square Garden

Arizona (71) vs. Maryland (67)

Florida (72) vs. Temple (64)

Consolation Game:

Maryland (82) vs. Temple (74)

Championship Game:

Arizona (75) vs. Florida (71)

2001 IKON Classic Tournament MVP
The Tournament's MVP was Jason Gardner from Arizona
2001 IKON Classic All-Tournament Team
SCHOOL	PLAYER
Maryland	Juan Dixon
Temple	Lynn Greer
Arizona	Will Bynum
Florida	Brett Nelson

2000 Coaches vs. Cancer IKON Classic

	Date:	November 9th and 10th
	Place:	Madison Square Garden

Kansas (99) vs. UCLA (98)

St. John's (62) vs. Kentucky (61)

Consolation Game:

UCLA (97) vs. Kentucky (92) (OT)

Championship Game:

Kansas (82) vs. St. John's (74)

2000 IKON Classic Tournament MVPs
School	MVP
St. Johns	Omar Cook
UCLA	Earl Watson
Kansas	Drew Gooden
Kentucky	Keith Bogans
The Tournament's MVP was Kenny Gregory from Kansas