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  • N.C. State battled past South Carolina and went on to win the 2007 Old Spice Classic. The annual tournament is a holiday tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring eight NCAA Division I teams each year over Thanksgiving weekend. Other Classic winners include: Notre Dame, Florida State, Gonzaga and Arkansas.
  • The Old Spice Classic is a premier preseason Division I men's college basketball tournament held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. The Disney holiday tradition is played in HP Field House. Past winners include Gonzaga, Florida State and Notre Dame.
  • The Old Spice Classic is a premier preseason Division I men's college basketball tournament held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during Thanksgiving weekend. The Disney holiday tradition is played in HP Field House. Past winners include Gonzaga, Florida State and Notre Dame.
  • Florida State's defense over-powered Iona in the 2009 Old Spice Classic. The annual tournament is a holiday tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring eight NCAA Division I teams each year over Thanksgiving weekend. Past Classic winners include: Notre Dame, Florida State, Gonzaga, N.C. State and Arkansas.
  • Michigan prevailed over Creighton in a first-round overtime victory during the 2009 Old Spice Classic. The annual tournament is a holiday tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring eight NCAA Division I teams each year over Thanksgiving weekend. Past Classic winners include: Notre Dame, Florida State, Gonzaga, N.C. State and Arkansas.
  • Marquette and Xaiver players fight for a rebound at the 2009 Old Spice Classic. The annual tournament is a holiday tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring eight NCAA Division I teams each year over Thanksgiving weekend. Past Classic winners include: Notre Dame, Florida State, Gonzaga, N.C. State and Arkansas.
  • N.C. State topped Villanova in the finals to win the 2007 Old Spice Classic. The annual tournament is a holiday tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex featuring eight NCAA Division I teams each year over Thanksgiving weekend. Other Classic winners include: Notre Dame, Florida State, Gonzaga and Arkansas.
  • Travis Leslie of Georgia throws down a dunk in a match up with Notre Dame in the 2010 Old Spice Classic. Georgia dominated early but fell in double overtime, 89-83, to Notre Dame. Leslie had 23 points and nine rebounds. The Old Spice Classic is one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. The fighting Irish went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M players sit at the scorers table waiting to enter their game at the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M players celebrate a clutch basket during the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M guard Khris Middleton brings the ball up the court in HP Field House against Boston College defender during their match up in the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M guard Khris Middleton curls off a screen, beating the Boston College defender in their match up during the Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M and Boston College players fight for a jump ball during their match up at the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Boston College guard Joe Trapani shoots over Texas A&M defender Khris Middleton in their match up during the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Notre Dame went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • The Notre Dame bench celebrates their strong team performance during the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. The Fighting Irish went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Texas A&M guard shoots a jumper contested by California defender during the 2010 Old Spice Classic. The tournament, held annually over Thanksgiving weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, is one of the premier pre-season Division I men's basketball tournaments in the nation.
  • Georgia and Notre Dame fight for the tip to start their match up in the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. The Fighting Irish went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Past winners include Arkansas (2006), North Carolina State (2007), Gonzaga (2008) and Florida State (2009).
  • Notre Dame guard shoots a three-pointer on Georgia during the 2010 Old Spice Classic, one of the premier pre-season Division I men's basketball tournaments in the country. The Irish went on to win the tournament, which is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort over Thanksgiving weekend.
  • Tournament MVP Kevin Dillard handles the ball against Fairfield defender in Dayton's second round victory over the Stags. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Indiana State Coach Greg Lansing watches from the sideline as the Sycamores face the Golden Gophers. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jordan Printy of Indiana State drives past a Minnesota defender in their second-round match up at Disney. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Ralph Sampson III gets fouled on a lay up attempt by Carl Richard of Indiana State during the Golden Gophers second-round victory. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Minnesota Coach Tubby Smith looks on as his team celebrates a basket during their second-round match up with Indiana State. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Steve McWhorter dribbles past Minnesota defender Andre Hollins during their second-round match up. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Steve McWhorter shoots over Minnesota defender Andre Hollins in Indiana State's seond-round match up with the Gophers. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Indiana State point guard Jake Odum handles the ball under pressure during the Sycamore's second-round match up with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Old Spice Classic is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. The Thanksgiving tradition is held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Dayton Flyers topped the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2011 for the title. Past winners include Notre Dame (2010), Florida State (2009), Gonzaga (2008), North Carolina State (2007) and Arkansas (2006). (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Indiana State Coach Greg Lansing directs his team during their match up with Minnesota. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jake Odum drives down the lane past Minnesota defender Andre Hollins. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • The Golden Gophers celebrate a second-round victory over Indiana State. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jake Odum goes up for a lay up contested by Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Carl Richard rises up for a jumper over Minnesota defender Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Ty Nurse brings the ball up court in Texas Tech's match up with DePaul. Carl Richard rises up for a jumper over Minnesota defender Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DeShon Minnis lays in two points for Texas Tech in their second round match up with DePaul. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • A Texas Tech forward powers through traffic for two against DePaul at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Ty Nurse goes up for a lay up against DePaul at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DeShon Minnis finishes at the basket during Texas Tech's match up with DePaul. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jordan Tolbert finishes at the rim over DePaul defender Moses Morgan on Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul Coach Oliver Purnell encourages his players from the sideline at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Brandon Young puts up a three-pointer in DePaul's win over Texas Tech at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jeremiah Kelly protects the ball from Texas Tech defender Ty Nurse during DePaul's victory in HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • A DePaul guard penetrates from the wing, beating a Texas Tech defender, during their match up at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Jeremiah Kelly (DePaul) defends Toddrick Gottcher (Texas Tech) Nov. 25 in HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul's Brandon Young drives toward the hoop against Texas Tech during DePaul's victory Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul players look on intently from the bench during the Blue Demons' second-round Old Spice Classic victory over Texas Tech at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul players Cleveland Melvin and Brandon Young high-five as they head to the bench for a timeout against Texas Tech during the Old Spice Classic on Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Dayton head coach Archie Miller led the Flyers to a victory over Fairfield on Nov. 25 during the Old Spice Classic at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, head annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Fairfield's Derek Needham drives past Dayton's Paul Williams on Nov. 25 during the Old Spice Classic at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Fairfield's Ryan Olander shoots over Dayton's Josh Benson on Nov. 25 during the Old Spice Classic at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota for the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Texas Tech's Toddrick Gottcher tries to muscle through two DePaul defenders during the Old Spice Classic on Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul's Cleveland Melzin rejects a Texas Tech shot attempt during the Old Spice Classic on Nov. 25 at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota for the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • Texas Tech's Jaron Nash finishes at the rim against DePaul on Nov. 25 during the Old Spice Classic at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)
  • DePaul's Cleveland Melvin dunks against Texas Tech on Nov. 25 during the Old Spice Classic at HP Field House. The Old Spice Classic, held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Lake Buena Vista, FL., is one of the premier Division I men's college basketball tournaments in the country. Dayton topped Minnesota to win the 2011 tournament title. (Photo: Phelan Ebenhack)