Destin Realty Emerald Coast Classic

The Destin Realty Emerald Coast Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 25-26 at The Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College.

The eight-team tournament is headlined by top teams from across the country, including Iowa, Providence, Virginia and Memphis. Iowa, Providence and Virginia each participated in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

The semifinal round games on Nov. 25 feature Virginia against Iowa at 6 p.m. Central time followed by Providence playing Memphis at 8:30 p.m. Central time.

The championship game Nov. 26 will tip off at 6 p.m. Central time at The Arena.
For the second consecutive year CBS Sports Network will televise the semifinal round and championship game of the Destin Realty Emerald Coast Classic basketball tournament.

Fans can purchase tickets at the official tournament website, www.emeraldcoastclassic.com