U of I men’s basketball Tipoff Classic set for next month in Champaign
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Champaign Kiwanis Club will host the annual U of I Men's Basketball Tipoff Classic on September 8 at the iHotel. This event features the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team, including returning players and newcomers. Proceeds from ticket sales and auctions will benefit the Kiwanis Club's charitable initiatives. Dr. Daniel Krier of the Kiwanis Club provided details during a recent news segment.
- •Tipoff Classic scheduled for September 8 at iHotel in Champaign
- •Event includes head coach Brad Underwood and the basketball team
- •Proceeds will support Kiwanis Club initiatives
- •Features both returning players and newcomers from last season
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Community Spotlight: U of I Men’s Basketball Tipoff Classic
"CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual U of I Men’s Basketball Tipoff Classic next month, featuring the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team. Dr. Daniel Krier with the Kiwanis Club came on WCIA 3 News at Noon to preview this year’s event, which will feature Coach Brad Underwood and […]
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