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College basketball doubleheader coming to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena

Posted at 10:27 AM, Apr 25, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-25 18:02:24-04

It's a major announcement for college basketball in the state. 

Olympia Entertainment has revealed there will be a college basketball doubleheader featuring Michigan, Michigan State, Oakland and Detroit Mercy held at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, December 16.

“On the heels of securing an unprecedented four NCAA Championship events and the major concert
announcement just this morning of Paul McCartney set to play Little Caesars Arena, we’re excited to
announce another major sporting event in Detroit and welcome the passionate fan bases from Michigan,
Michigan State, Oakland and Detroit to Little Caesars Arena and The District Detroit,” said Tom Wilson,
Olympia Entertainment President & CEO, in a statement. “As the list of sporting events, concerts and family shows continues to grow at Little Caesars Arena, we look forward to showcasing four of our local teams and
creating memorable experiences for the student-athletes, coaches and fans – before, during and after the
games.” 

The head coaches of all of the team's were on-hand Tuesday for the official announcement. 

Ticket information will be revealed at a later date.