Tennessee men’s basketball is looking at a cool payout of up to $200,000 from their exhibition game against Duke on October 20. Yeah, you heard that right, a *pre-season exhibition* game could drop a significant chunk of change for the Vols, and it’s all thanks to some contract details that just dropped.
The Money, The Terms, And Who’s In Charge
According to documents obtained by Knox News, the two programs struck a deal to split revenue generated by the game, but only up to $400,000. Here’s the kicker: anything *over* that $400k mark, Duke gets to keep. The contract, inked on May 29 by Duke’s athletic director Nina King and Tennessee’s Kim McCullock and Marshall Steward, also states the money has to be paid out within 60 days of the game. So, while Tennessee could snag a sweet $200k, Duke definitely set themselves up for the biggest potential haul if this exhibition blows up. It makes you wonder what kind of buzz they’re expecting from Cameron Indoor Stadium down in Durham, North Carolina.
Beyond the cash, the contract lays out some other key details. Game time and television designation? Not set yet, and that’s still TBD. But one thing’s for sure, the ACC controls the television rights for this showdown and they’re also the ones empowered to assign the officials. Tennessee won’t be totally shut out on media, though. They’ll get to run their own radio broadcast from Cameron Indoor and keep all the revenue from that. Every bit counts, right?
Prepping for Duke: What’s Happening in Practice
The team’s already putting in the work, with coach Rick Barnes spotted smiling during a media availability on September 22. Practice photos from Pratt Pavilion show guys like Christian Fermin and Miles Rubin going hard, pushing against each other. Braedan Lue, Chris Washington Jr., Jalen Washington, Tyler Lundblade, Manny Green, Dai Dai Ames, Jalen Haralson, and Juke Harris are all out there, getting ready. It’s early season, sure, but you can tell the intensity is building.
This game on October 20 isn’t just a friendly run-around; there’s real money on the line for Tennessee, and it’ll be a chance to see how the squad stacks up against a powerhouse like Duke. Keep an eye out for those TV details and game time announcements, because you know this one’s gonna be a must-watch for Vols fans.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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