RICHMOND, Va. – VCU will face off against an outstanding field that includes recent Final Four participants Miami and Florida Atlantic, as well as 2024 NIT Champion Seton Hall, at the 2024 Shriners Children's Hospital Charleston Classic Nov. 21, 22 and 24 at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C.
 
The full-eight team event also includes 2024 NCAA Tournament participant Drake, as well as Nevada, Oklahoma State and Vanderbilt. The Rams will play three games in all at the tournament.
 
The full bracket, including game times and ESPN platform designations will be released at a later date.
 
This will be VCU's second appearance at the prestigious Charleston Classic, which is in its 16^th year. The Rams also played there in 2012 as part of a campaign that included a school-record 29 wins and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
 
The family-friendly event offers teams a week of practice, play, and experiences in and around historic Charleston. Information on travel packages, tickets and more are available at the Charleston Classic website. Tickets will be available for purchase following the announcement of the complete tournament schedule later this summer. In the meantime, fans can secure up to $25 off each all-tournament ticket by signing up for the pre-sale at www.charlestonclassic.com.
 
About Shriners Hospitals for Children
Shriners Children's is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and other spine disorders, rehabilitation, sports injuries and craniofacial conditions. We also offer specialized services, including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential. All care and services are provided regardless of the families' ability to pay or insurance status. To view our full range of specialties, please visit shrinerschildrens.org.
  
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