BYU to face ACC opponent at Jimmy V Classic

Lights.

Legacy.

The Garden.On December 9, BYU Basketball will step into the spotlight of Madison Square Garden to face Clemson in the storied Jimmy V Classica stage where legends are made, and reputations are tested.

For a program on the rise, this isnt just a game.

Its a declaration.NEWS: UConn will play Florida and BYU will face Clemson in the 2025 Jimmy V Classic at MSG, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/ChYOF8slez Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 5, 2025BYUs Most Anticipated Season YetFresh off a Sweet 16 run, the Cougars are riding a wave of momentum into the 202526 season.

Led by returning standouts Richie Saunders and Keba Keita, BYU is pairing experience with one of the top recruiting classes in the country.

Freshmen AJ Dybantsa and Xavier Staton, along with transfers Rob Wright and Kennard Davis, look to propel BYU to a Final Four.

The spotlight at MSG will be one of the earliestand brightesttests for a squad looking to prove it belongs among college basketballs elite.BYUs Keba Keita during the NCAA TourBYU AthleticsClemson Offers a Major Non-Conference TestClemson is no stranger to March, having made an Elite Eight appearance in 2024 and earning a 5-seed in the most recent NCAA Tournament before a shocking first-round loss to McNeese.

Under the leadership of Brad Brownell, now extended through 2031, the Tigers posted an 18-2 conference record last season and finished second in the ACC.

This matchup will be a tone-setter for both teams with postseason aspirations.The Garden and the MomentIts been nearly a decade since BYU last played at Madison Square Garden.

Their return to basketballs most iconic venue isnt just symbolicits strategic.

The Jimmy V Classic, which raises funds for cancer research, offers national TV exposure, elite competition, and the kind of pressure-packed environment that mimics March.

The last time BYU met Clemson? A 49-47 heartbreaker in the 1990 NCAA Tournament.

Its time for redemption.Related: BYU loses two-way transfer to Big 12 rivalFinal Whistle:Circle the date, Cougar fans.

December 9 isnt just another gameits a national showcase, a chance to prove the hype is real.

Madison Square Garden will be watching.

So should you.Related: AJ Dybantsa teases major announcement coming this weekRelated: AJ Dybantsa shares heartwarming moment with his mom before BYU journey.

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