Louisville Hosts Bucknell in Charity Exhibition Game

The University of Louisville men's basketball team has scheduled a charity exhibition game against Bucknell on October 28 at the KFC Yum! Center, with proceeds supporting the Kentuckiana Friends of V (KFV), an organization dedicated to cancer research and related initiatives in the Kentuckiana region. This game is part of Louisville's preseason activities and is included in the season ticket package, with single game tickets to be sold in the fall. KFV was founded by Bob Valvano, brother of the late Jim Valvano, the legendary coach who led Bucknell from 1972-75 and later won a national championship with NC State. The exhibition follows NCAA approval allowing teams to play up to two preseason games against four-year schools, and Louisville's first exhibition game for the season will be against Kansas. Details on tip-off time and television coverage for the Bucknell game will be announced later. Fans can also contribute directly to KFV to support cancer research, prevention, education, and screening programs.