2009 76 Classic

August 2023 September 2009 76 Classic Men's 2009 2010 200px 8 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, California West Virginia DaSean Butler, West Virginia The 2009 76 Classic was a 3-day, 8-team, 12-game men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I exempt basketball event held on November 26, 27, & 29, 2009 during the 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The tournament was sponsored by ConocoPhillips-owned brand 76. All games were played at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The 76 Classic was an ESPN Regional TV owned and operated event, hosted by ESPN and the Big West Conference. All games were televised on the ESPN family of networks.ESPN The Magazine, College Basketball Preview issue, November 16, 2009 Butler, with 6'9" Gordon Hayward, was rated No. 9 by ESPN The Magazine in its pre-season rankings, followed by No. 11 West Virginia, No. 23 Minnesota, No. 27 Texas A&M, and No. 30 UCLA. West Virginia won the tournament by defeating Long Beach State, Texas A&M, and upstart Portland in the finals to capture the 76 Classic title in 2009. Bracket * – Denotes overtime period yes First Round November 26 8 West Virginia 85 Long Beach State 62 Texas A&M 69 19 Clemson 60 16 Minnesota 82 10 Butler 73 Portland 74 UCLA 47 Semifinals November 27 8 West Virginia 73 Texas A&M 66 16 Minnesota 56 Portland 61 Consolation 2nd Round November 27 19 Clemson 87 Long Beach State 79 10 Butler 69 UCLA 67 Championship November 29 8 West Virginia 84 Portland 66 3rd Place Game November 29 Texas A&M 66 16 Minnesota 65 5th Place Game November 29 19 Clemson 70 10 Butler 69 7th Place Game November 29 Long Beach State 79 UCLA 68 Awards and honors Tournament MVP DaSean Butler, West Virginia All-Tournament Team DaSean Butler, West Virginia T.J. Campbell, Portland T.J. Robinson, Long Beach State Gordon Hayward, Butler See also 76 Classic References 76 Classic 76 Classic Category:College basketball tournaments in California Category:Basketball competitions in Anaheim, California Category:2000s in Anaheim, California Category:2000s in sports in Orange County, California Category:2009 in Orange County, California