Key Highlights
- The second annual Coretta Scott King Classic features Ohio State, TCU, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.
- All four teams are ranked in the AP Top 25.
- The games will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
- Michigan’s Olivia Olson leads in scoring with 18.1 points per game.
Introduction to the Coretta Scott King Classic
The second annual Coretta Scott King Classic is set to bring excitement and high stakes to women’s college basketball. This event, honoring the late wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., showcases four teams ranked in the AP Top 25: Ohio State, TCU, Michigan, and Vanderbilt. The games will take place on Monday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Game Lineups and Stars
The matchups promise thrilling competition with standout players leading each team. In the first game, Ohio State faces TCU. Ohio State boasts a dynamic duo of guards: Jaloni Cambridge, who has been scoring 33, 28, and 41 points in her last three appearances, and Olivia Miles, a projected top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.
Miles averages 19 points, 7.3 assists, and seven rebounds while shooting 50.6% from the field. The second game features Michigan against Vanderbilt. Mikayla Blakes, a New Jersey-native who attended Rutgers Prep, is scoring an impressive 30 points per game in January.
She led Vanderbilt to a victory over ranked LSU with 32 points earlier this month. Michigan, on the other hand, has three players averaging double-digit points: Olivia Olson (18.1), Syla Swords (13.7), and Mila Holloway (12.8).
Watching the Games
Fans can catch these games live on Fox and Fubo TV. The schedule is as follows:
- Nashville vs. TCU: Noon ET, Fox, Stream Free Now on Fubo.
- Michigan vs. Vanderbilt: 2:30 PM ET, Fox, Stream Free Now on Fubo.
Viewers can also get tickets for the in-person experience through StubHub.
About the Coretta Scott King Classic
The inaugural event of the Coretta Scott King Classic featured UCLA-Baylor and Maryland-Texas. This year’s games not only honor Dr. King’s wife but also highlight some of the top talent in women’s college basketball, potentially impacting March Madness prospects.
The Athletic Media Company provides streaming links for these games. Restrictions may apply, so check directly with Fubo TV for availability.
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