Big Blue Nation invited to New York City for CBS Sports Classic
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2024) — University of Kentucky alumni and friends headed to the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday, Dec. 21 in New York City, are invited to join the UK Alumni Association and NYC UK Alumni Club for game day festivities at Jack Demsey’s, located across the street from the Empire State Building at 36 W. 33rd St. New York, New York.
The party kicks off at noon ET, bringing Kentucky fans together in celebration of basketball, holiday cheer and the unmistakable spirit of Big Blue Nation.
At 2 p.m. ET, Kentucky basketball legend Jack “Goose” Givens will host an exclusive book signing. Fans can relive iconic Wildcats moments and take home a signed copy of his new book, “They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond.”
The games begin at 3 p.m. ET, with North Carolina vs. UCLA, followed by Kentucky vs. Ohio State at 5:30 p.m. ET.
A postgame party will be held immediately after Kentucky’s game, allowing fans to soak in the holiday magic of NYC to end the day.
For more information, contact the New York City UK Alumni Club at nycukalumni@gmail.com.
The UK Alumni Association is committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 800-269-2586.
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