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moncler paul jacket ESPN to launch a three-year men's college basketball event featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State ‘Champions Classic' beginning Tue, Nov 15, 2011.The four of the sports most winning programs playing each other from a different neutral site location each year.The Champions Classic matchups will serve as prime time telecasts during ESPN's annual College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon on Nov. 15, 2011; Nov. 13, 2012; and Nov. 12, 2013.Nick Dawson, director, ESPN programming and acquisitions said "The unique Champions Classic event brings together four of the all-time best programs and coaches to create a tremendous pillar for the start of the college basketball season over the next three years. We appreciate the cooperation of the schools for embracing the challenge of playing the sport's premier programs in three great basketball cities."Quotes from the four participating coaches:Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski: "The Champions Classic is new for college basketball and to be asked to participate with three programs that are at such a high level is indeed an honor for Duke. We applaud ESPN's efforts in having the creativity and foresight to help our sport in such a fashion. It should be a terrific event each year, and we look forward to being a part of it." Kansas Head Coach Bill Self: "I thought it was a great idea and I think it's great playing on neutral sites. To come back to Madison Square Garden will be great with three other unbelievable programs. I'll bet each of these programs will sell whatever ticket allotment they have ― 4 to 5,000."Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari: "This three-year event is a reward for how passionate these fan bases are Cross-Strait peace should be treasured: SEF chairman for their teams. It's a unique opportunity for our fans across the nation to see us play in three major cities against top-level competition. We are looking forward to the challenge and sharing it with the Big Blue Nation, the best fans in the country."Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo: "Being a part of the Champions Classic is a tremendous honor for our program. These are some of the premier programs in all of college basketball, not only currently, but in the history of the sport. To be included in that group shows that we've been able to sustain some long-term success, and is also somewhat humbling. This event is a great way to tip off the college basketball season and promote our great sport. It's like having a Final Four in November."Champions Classic Schedule on ESPNDay & Date     MatchUp     LocationTue, Nov 15, 2011     Duke vs. Michigan State     Madison Square Garden (New York City) Kentucky vs. Kansas     Date     Matchup     LocationTue, Nov 13, 2012     Michigan State vs. Kansas     Georgia Dome (Atlanta) Duke vs. Kentucky     Date     Matchup     LocationTue, Nov 12, 2013     Michigan State vs. Kentucky     United Center (Chicago) Kansas vs. Duke     The Champions Classic features: * Three of the top four all-time winningest men's college basketball programs: Kentucky (first), Kansas (second) and Duke (fourth); * A combined 16 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships (since 1939): Kentucky (seven), Duke (four), Kansas (three) and Michigan State (two); A total of 22 NCAA Final Four appearances in the past 20 years: Duke (seven), Michigan State (six), Kansas (five) and Kentucky (four); * Four teams currently ranked in the top 16 of the ESPN/USA Today poll: No. 1 Duke, No. 4 Kansas, No. 8 Michigan State and No. 16 Kentucky. Watch Sri Lanka Vs West Indies 2nd Test Match Nov Live Online