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Coretta Scott King Classic: UCLA-Oklahoma, UConn-Seton Hall

Defending champion UCLA and 2025 champion UConn will headline the third annual Coretta Scott King Classic with matchups against Oklahoma and Seton Hall, respectively.

The UCLA Bruins and UConn Huskies, who won the past two national championships, will both play in the third annual Coretta Scott King Classic. UCLA faces Oklahoma on Jan. 18, while UConn takes on Seton Hall in a Big East matchup. beltedkingfisher.blog

The games will be held in Newark, New Jersey, and televised nationally on FOX. Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of Coretta Scott King, emphasized how the event honors her family's legacy and inspires young people through women's basketball. UCLA coach Cori Close expressed pride in returning to the event, noting it provides excellent competition.