Louisville basketball set for event in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Week
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Key Points:
- The University of Louisville basketball team will participate in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas as part of a four-year agreement announced last fall.
- The tournament, renamed the Players Era Men's Championship, will be televised on ESPN networks, showcasing a strong lineup including recent NCAA champions Michigan and Florida.
- The 2026 event expands to 24 teams split into two tournaments, each with bracket play and a champion crowned, with Louisville competing in the 16-team Thanksgiving week bracket.
- The Players Era Sixteen tournament will take place over five days during Thanksgiving Week and feature notable programs such as Michigan, Gonzaga, Baylor, and Louisville.
- The Players Era Eight tournament will occur the week of November 16, featuring teams like Kansas, Florida, Houston, and Notre Dame, with venues in Las Vegas to be announced soon.
