HAMPTON, VA- Michael B. Jordan, Turner Sports and Invesco QQQ Partner for Year Two of the "Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic" and the Hampton University Men's Basketball team is set to face the Spartans of Norfolk State University.
The Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, a college basketball showcase featuring Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) created by actor and producer Michael B. Jordan, WME Sports (the sports division of WME, an Endeavor company), Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Scout Sports and Entertainment, a division of Horizon Media, announced the second installment of the showcase will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This year's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) men's college basketball showcase will feature Morgan State University versus Delaware State University and Norfolk State University versus Hampton University competing in a doubleheader airing on TNT.
The second year of the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic will once again feature an immersive cultural experience highlighting additional elements of HBCU life, including a band showcase, a live musical performance, and career opportunities and more. Additional ancillary programming will be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the event.
Last year's inaugural event was an unprecedented celebration of the legacy and future of HBCU excellence. The immersive experience elevated HBCU athletics and culture on a national stage and created an expansive list of extraordinary opportunities for students. Over 20 HBCUs participated in the event with partners donating approximately $370,000 to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and participating schools.
Part of proceeds from the event will go to support organizations focused on advancing HBCUs as well as the local Newark community.
As the founding and title sponsor of the event, Invesco QQQ ETF, the "Official ETF of the NCAA," will continue its multi-year partnership and commitment to the HBCU community and collegiate athletics. In addition to supporting the basketball showcase, Invesco QQQ will once again participate in the event's ancillary programming and showcase its financial education platform, Invesco QQQ's How Not to Suck at Money, the "Official Financial Education Program of the NCAA." Participating basketball teams, their respective schools, and fans will have a chance to experience programming from the game that helps empower the next generation of investors.
Tickets for the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic start at just $20 plus applicable service fees, and go on-sale to the general public on Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m. ET via Prucenter.com/Legacy-Classic, Ticketmaster.com, and Prudential Center's Box Office. For Group opportunities and experiences for 10+ people, contact 973-757-6000 or email groupevents@prucenter.com. For Premium seating opportunities, visit prucenter.com/premium. For health and safety guidelines, visit Prucenter.com/safety.
To learn more visit www.Prucenter.com/Legacy-Classic and follow-on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok @LegacyClassic.
For more information about Hampton University athletics, follow the Pirates on Twitter @HUATHLETICS 1868 and on Instagram at @huathletics1868 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.comAbout the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic
The Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, founded in 2021, is a college basketball showcase featuring Historic Black Colleges and Universities, created by actor and producer Michael B. Jordan, WME Sports (the sports division of WME, an Endeavor company), Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Scout Sports and Entertainment, a division of Horizon Media. Turner Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, will televise the showcase exclusively on TNT. The event also features immersive cultural experiences highlighting additional elements of HBCU life and culture, with a portion of the event proceeds benefiting HBCUs. Founding sponsor, Invesco QQQ ETF, supports the event and initiative by bringing opportunities to participating players and schools, including financial education programs for the student-athletes.
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Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is a leading sports and entertainment company, with a focus on inspiring possibilities in people and enhancing the communities where we live, work, play and win. Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, HBSE's global portfolio has grown to include premier sports franchises, brands, venues and investment platforms, centered around marquee assets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils and the Prudential Center.
