Wisconsin: In Leuer We Trust The schedule will be demanding, with a road game to start the season at UNLV, a road game at Marquette, and a trip to the Old Spice Classic in November, but Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan hopes Jon Leuer can carry his Badgers, writes ESPN’s Andy Katz.

Drive for Five Four schools have been crowned Old Classic champs. The eight teams in the 2010 field—Boston College, California, Georgia, Manhattan, Notre Dame, Temple, Texas A&M and Wisconsin—all have designs on becoming the fifth to claim that coveted title, including Notre Dame (and coach Mike Brey). The countdown to this three-day, Thanksgiving weekend early season tournament is ready for liftoff. MORE

Previous Old Spice Champions Entering its fifth year, the Old Spice Classic has had some great finishes—including last year, when Florida State edged Marquette (led by Solomon Alabi). Gonzaga eclipsed Tennessee in ’08, North Carolina State nipped Villanova in ’07, and Arkansas beat West Virginia to earn inaugural honors in ’06. View Full Tournament History

Photos Galore! Check out some of the great shots taken of all the teams over the past four years. It's like having a front-row seat. You can relive the action like you were there. VIEW GALLERIES

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CAL LEADS 2010 FIELD, AS EVENT MARKS FIVE YEARS

Mike Montgomery Five years ago a new early season basketball tournament entered the hoops universe, and Arkansas beat West Virginia for the inaugural Old Spice Classic crown. This November a new crop of teams will huddle up with one goal: the 2010 Old Spice Classic championship. Boston College, California, Georgia, Manhattan, Notre Dame, Temple, Texas A&M and Wisconsin will vie for bragging rights in the fifth annual tournament to be held on Thanksgiving weekend at the Milk House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla. The event will feature 12 games through three days, Nov. 25, 26 and 28, with each team competing in one game per day and advancing through a bracket-tournament format. The two teams that remain undefeated will face off in a championship match Sunday, Nov. 28. Last November, Florida State edged Marquette. MORE