MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic is back this fall, bringing high-profile college basketball matchups to FedExForum while raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The second-annual event tips off Monday, Oct. 27, with a basketball doubleheader showcasing both Memphis Tigers programs.

The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with Memphis Women’s Basketball taking on Vanderbilt in the teams’ first matchup since 2017. At 8:00 p.m., Memphis Men’s Basketball faces Arkansas, led by former Tigers head coach John Calipari, making his first return to Memphis since leaving the program in 2009. Current Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway will debut a completely revamped roster with 15 new players.

Last year’s inaugural Tip Off Classic drew more than 8,000 fans as Memphis

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