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Jumpman Invitational Bows Out, New Men's Event Planned

1/16/2025

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The Jumpman Invitational, a once-thriving basketball event at Spectrum Center, will not return in 2025 following the end of Jordan Brand's sponsorship. Attendance dwindled without UNC's men's team, but hope remains as the Charlotte Sports Foundation aims to launch a men's event alongside the flourishing Ally Tipoff for women's basketball, celebrating the sport's exciting growth.

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Story summary

The Jumpman Invitational, a once-thriving basketball event at Spectrum Center, will not return in 2025 following the end of Jordan Brand's sponsorship. Attendance dwindled without UNC's men's team, but hope remains as the Charlotte Sports Foundation aims to launch a men's event alongside the flourishing Ally Tipoff for women's basketball, celebrating the sport's exciting growth.