JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Florida State College at Jacksonville will host the 2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic, a four-day college basketball showcase featuring NCAA Division I men\u2019s and women\u2019s programs, Nov. 22-25 at The Reef on FSCJ\u2019s South Campus.<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s field includes UIC, Lamar, Miami (Ohio), New Mexico State, Ohio, Rice and Robert Morris. The women\u2019s field features five Power Four programs \u2014 Arizona, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Vanderbilt and Virginia \u2014 along with George Washington, Middle Tennessee State, Montana State and UAB.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Jacksonville Classic is a chance to show Jacksonville and the nation what makes FSCJ special,\u201d FSCJ President John Avendano said. \u201cWe look forward to creating a welcoming experience for traveling fans, families and community members, while introducing them to FSCJ and everything our college has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event opens Sunday with three men\u2019s games. Miami (Ohio), which is coming off a run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, faces UIC at noon. Robert Morris plays New Mexico State at 2:30 p.m., followed by Rice vs. Lamar at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s schedule features the women\u2019s bracket, including Oregon State vs. Middle Tennessee State at noon, Oklahoma vs. Virginia at 2:30 p.m., Vanderbilt vs. Arizona at 5 p.m. and UAB vs. George Washington at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Manta Rays have built a winning atmosphere at The Reef, and this week we get to extend that same energy to Division I basketball on a national stage,\u201d FSCJ Director of Athletics Jerry Thor said. \u201cThis is a great showcase for our venue and for Jacksonville.\u201d<\/p>\n
2026 Scout Jacksonville Classic schedule<\/p>\n
Sunday, Nov. 22 \u2014 Men<\/p>\n
Noon: UIC vs. Miami (Ohio)<\/p>\n
2:30 p.m.: Robert Morris vs. New Mexico State<\/p>\n
5 p.m.: Rice vs. Lamar<\/p>\n
Monday, Nov. 23 \u2014 Women<\/p>\n
Noon: Oregon State vs. Middle Tennessee State<\/p>\n
2:30 p.m.: Oklahoma vs. Virginia<\/p>\n
5 p.m.: Vanderbilt vs. Arizona<\/p>\n
7:30 p.m.: UAB vs. George Washington<\/p>\n
Tuesday, Nov. 24 \u2014 Men and women<\/p>\n
11 a.m.: New Mexico State vs. Ohio<\/p>\n
1:30 p.m.: Rice vs. UIC<\/p>\n
4 p.m.: Montana State vs. Oklahoma<\/p>\n
6:30 p.m.: Lamar vs. Robert Morris<\/p>\n
9 p.m.: Virginia vs. UAB<\/p>\n
Wednesday, Nov. 25 \u2014 Men and women<\/p>\n
11 a.m.: Ohio vs. Rice<\/p>\n
1:30 p.m.: George Washington vs. Arizona<\/p>\n
4 p.m.: Middle Tennessee State vs. Montana State<\/p>\n
6:30 p.m.: Oregon State vs. Vanderbilt<\/p>\n
The Scout Jacksonville Classic is produced and operated by RBG Events.<\/p>\n
The Reef is located at FSCJ\u2019s South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets and updates are available at jacksonvilleclassic.com and through @JaxClassicHoops on social media.<\/p>\n
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