South Carolina and Notre Dame announced on Wednesday, they will make history on Nov. 6, 2023, when the two start their 2023-24 NCAA basketball season in Paris. It will be the first time an NCAA regular-season basketball game has been played on Parisian soil.
The Gamecocks are coached by Dawn Staley, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time Naismith Coach of the Year.
“We did not hesitate to accept the invitation,” said Staley. “Playing Notre Dame in Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student-athletes, and I’m thankful for the support of our administration and our donors.”
The Fighting Irish are coached by Niele Ivey, the 2023 ACC Coach of the Year and one of the greatest point guards in Notre Dame history.
“It’s always been my mission to break barriers and provide opportunities for my players to have life-changing experiences,” said Ivey. “Women’s basketball is on the rise, and having this exposure will help to grow the game on an international level.”
The players and staff will be able to see the City of Lights through specially curated events. The match-up was created by Complete Sports Management, founded by Lea Miller-Tooley, “who has created experiences for college teams by taking them all over the world for more than a decade.”
“We are honored to partner with two of the most respected and dominant teams in women’s college basketball,” said Miller-Tooley, “while showcasing one of the most iconic cities in the world. This historic game will set a new standard.”
Venues and ticket packages will be announced at a later date.
🚨 BREAKING: South Carolina vs. Notre Dame in Paris to open the 2023-2024 season.
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