Coretta Scott King Classic: UCLA vs Oklahoma, UConn vs Seton Hall

The doubleheader event, to be televised nationally on FOX, continues to honor the legacy of Coretta Scott King. Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Coretta Scott King and CEO of The King Center, stated the event brings her family's legacy to spaces where young people can experience and embody the values her mother held deeply. truewildgame.com

UCLA coach Cori Close expressed pride in returning to the event, noting it's a blessing to be part of something that honors the King family's legacy. This marks UCLA's second appearance in three seasons in the classic, having played against Baylor in the inaugural event. UConn and Seton Hall previously faced each other in Newark in 2010.