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Dick Vitale Signs Extension, Launches Invitational This November

6/11/2025

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Vitale's Contract Extension

ESPN has secured Dick Vitale's vibrant presence through the 2027-28 season with a multi-year contract extension. Coinciding with his 86th birthday, the network unveiled the Dick Vitale Invitational, set to kick off on November 4, featuring a thrilling matchup between Duke and Texas in Charlotte, NC. This event honors Vitale's enduring legacy in college basketball, especially following his inspiring cancer recovery.

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Duke Opens Season

Duke men's basketball is set to kick off the 2025-26 season with an exciting matchup against Texas on November 4, as part of the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte, NC. This special event celebrates broadcaster Dick Vitale's 86th birthday, and Duke is eager to make a statement against a formidable Texas squad, adding intensity to their non-conference journey.

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Vitale's Contract Extension

ESPN has secured Dick Vitale's vibrant presence through the 2027-28 season with a multi-year contract extension. Coinciding with his 86th birthday, the network unveiled the Dick Vitale Invitational, set to kick off on November 4, featuring a thrilling matchup between Duke and Texas in Charlotte, NC. This event honors Vitale's enduring legacy in college basketball, especially following his inspiring cancer recovery.

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