Carrier Classic
The Carrier Classic was a series of college basketball games that were played on the deck of a U. S. Navy aircraft carrier. The first game was held on November 11, 2011 aboard USS Carl Vinson, between Michigan State and North Carolina. President Barack Obama attended this game. In 2012, the similar Armed Forces Classic was established.
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| Sport | College Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| No. of teams | Various |
| Country | United States |
| Venue(s) | USS Carl Vinson, USS Yorktown, USS Bataan, USS Midway |
| Most recent champion(s) | Syracuse Orange men's basketball, Notre Dame women |
| Most titles | None |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN, NBC Sports |
| Sponsor(s) | Quicken Loans (2011), Walmart (2012) |
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