The opening night of the tournament will feature a highly anticipated matchup between the defending NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks and the 2022 NCAA Tournament runner-up North Carolina Tar Heels. The sold-out Viejas Arena will be filled to capacity as these two blue blood programs renew their rivalry.
Kansas is looking to become the first team since Duke in 1992-1993 to win three consecutive national championships. The Jayhawks are led by All-American guard Jalen Wilson, who averaged 16.7 points per game last season.
North Carolina, after falling just short of a national title last season, will be looking to make a statement in San Diego. The Tar Heels return a talented roster led by senior guard Caleb Love and junior forward Armando Bacot.
In addition to KU and UNC, the Rady Children's Invitational will also feature several other top-ranked teams, including:
The Rady Children's Invitational is not only a prestigious basketball tournament but also a major fundraiser for Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. The event has raised over $16 million for the hospital since its inception in 2017.
The Rady Children's Invitational will be played over three days from November 29th to December 1st. The championship game will be held on Thursday, December 1st, at Viejas Arena.
The Rady Children's Invitational is set to provide fans with an unforgettable college basketball experience. With a sold-out Final Four rematch and a star-studded field, the tournament promises to be one of the most exciting events of the early season.