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2K Sports Classic Benefiting Wounded Warrior Project ® November 15 & 16, 2012 Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y. Championship Rounds November 9 & 11, 2012 Regional Rounds Villanova | Purdue | alabama | Oregon St. The 2K Sports Classic is produced by: The Gazelle Group | 475 Wall Street | Princeton, N.J. 08540 | GazelleGroup.com 2012 Event Summary | Wounded WarRior Project

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2K Sports ClassicBenefiting Wounded Warrior Project®

November 15 & 16, 2012Madison Square Garden | New York, N.Y.

Championship Rounds

November 9 & 11, 2012Regional Rounds

Villanova | Purdue | alabama | Oregon St.

The 2K Sports Classic is produced by: The Gazelle Group | 475 Wall Street | Princeton, N.J. 08540 | GazelleGroup.com

2012 Event Summary | Wounded WarRior Project

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Summary of Contents

SUMMARY OF SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS - Outline and Description of Sponsor Benefi ts ..................................................... 3

EVENT HISTORY AND INFORMATION - Miscellaneous Facts ............................................................................................ 7 - Results and Awards.............................................................................................. 8 - Demographics of College Basketball .................................................................18 - Event Demographics ...........................................................................................19 - Madison Square Garden .....................................................................................20

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION - Summary of Newspaper, Radio, Television and Direct Marketing ....................21 - Samples of Advertisements and Ticket Inserts ............................................... 24

MEDIA EXPOSURE - In-Game Television Exposure .............................................................................31 - Supplemental Exposure .....................................................................................38

ON-SITE EXPOSURE & PROMOTIONS - 7th and 8th Avenue Marquees ...........................................................................39 - Center Hung Scoreboard Mentions ...................................................................40 - Offi cial Souvenir Program ..................................................................................41 - Customized Promotions ....................................................................................42

PRE-GAME HOSPITALITY - Photographs .......................................................................................................43

PRESS COVERAGE - Summary of Media Exposure ............................................................................45

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Sponsorship Benefits

BRANDING- Use of the Event logo- Company name will be incorporated into the event name and logo. Below are several examples of where the event logo will appear: - All audio, graphic, and promotional mentions in the television broadcasts - Court decals - Courtside signage - Backboard supports - Advertising materials and press releases - Press backdrop and hospitality banners - Website - Event merchandise

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Villanova to win the 2012 Championship.

TELEVISION EXPOSURE- Unobstructed “in-game” television exposure on the courtside signage system- Inclusion on center court event decal- WWP Digi Camo uniforms for referees- WWP branded shirts for teams to wear during pre-game warm up and on bench- WWP branded shirts for the ball boys- On-air interview with warrior if possible

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ADDITIONAL MEDIA EXPOSURE- Logo inclusion in Gazelle’s national advertising and promotional materials (i.e. e-mail blasts, press releases, etc.)- Logo inclusion in Gazelle’s local advertising and promotional materials (i.e., television, newspaper and radio advertising, e-mail blasts, etc.)- Logo and link on the event website- E-newsletter coverage, Facebook coverage

ON-SITE EXPOSURE- “In-arena” exposure on the courtside signage system- Exposure on the marquees outside the arena (NYC only)- Public address announcements in each game- Scoreboard mentions in each game- Name on the ticket- On-site display area in a high traffi c area inside the arena

Courtside LED signage shown in-arena, on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SportsCenter, and sports highlight shows across the country.

sponsorship benefits

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PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES- Opportunity to create a halftime or time-out on-court promotion- Opportunity to destribute branded swag to the teams- Opportunity to distribute giveaways for ticket holders- Other WWP promotional efforts as mutually developed (such as pins for coaches and broadcasters, honorary captains, on-court activities, ties for coaches, etc.)- The right to use game footage and photographs from the event for promotional purposes- Awareness video to be played during halftime and where applicable to have the

sponsorship benefits

OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAM- Name and logo on the front cover- Minimum of three (3) pages for advertisements and features withing the offi cial game program

TICKETS AND HOSPITALITY- One-hundred and fi fty (150) premium location tickets each night for warriors in a designated section.- Thirty (30) complimentary tickets and thirty (30) complimentary invitations to the pre-game hospitality party

The pre-game hospitality reception is held during the Championship Rounds at Madison Square Garden’s Club Bar & Grill.

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did you know???

Wounded Warrior Project played a 3-on-3 wheelchair game prior to the semifi nal games at Madison Square Garden.

- All four games of the Championship Rounds of the 2012 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project at Madison Square Garden were nationally televised on ESPN Networks. Both semifi nal games as well as the championship game aired on ESPN2 while the consolation game was shown on ESPNU. Additionally, two Regional Round games were aired on ESPNU and a third was shown on ESPN3. The Pac-12 Network televised one game nationally and the Big Ten Network televised two games on its digital network.

- Marc Kestecher and Len Elmore served as ESPN’s broadcast team for the Championship Round games at Madison Square Garden.

- The 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project was once again one of the most highly attended early-season college basketball events in the country, attracting 95, 691 fans over the course of the tournament, roughly 11,000 more than the previous year.

- The 2012 2K Sports Classic was the fi rst in which Wounded Warrior Project served as the event’s benefi ciary. Nearly 200 wounded warriors attended the event, many of whom were honored during the games or served as honorary team captains.

- The event has featured three eventual national champions -- Florida (2006), Syracuse (2003), and Maryland (2002). The 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project has also had four additional NCAA Final Four teams -- Memphis (2008), George Mason (2006), Marquette (2003), and Texas (2003). Since 1995, 55 teams that participated in the 2K Sports Classic have gone on to compete in the NCAA Tournament.

- In addition to Madison Square Garden, the 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project has been held at some of the fi nest home courts in the country, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Duke, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Memphis, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, St. John’s, Syracuse, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA, Villanova, and Wake Forest.

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Tournament Bracket

Nov. 9 7:00 PM Nov. 16 Marshall 80, UDC 58 4:30 PMNov. 11 1:00 PM Hofstra 66, South Dakota State 63

Nov. 17 South Dakota State 78, Marshall 77 2:30 PMHofstra 74, UDC 59

Nov. 9 7:00 PMNov. 11 2:00 PM Nov. 18 South Dakota State 96, UDC 48 12:30 PM

Hofstra 103, Marshall 100 (2OT)

Nov. 9 9:00 PMNov. 11 Alabama 80, West Alabama 49 5:00 PM Nov. 16 Bucknell 88, Niagara 71 7:00 PM

Nov. 17 Bucknell 62, New Mexico State 49 5:30 PM

Nov. 9 9:00 PM Nov. 18 Bucknell 69, West Alabama 52 1:30 PMNov. 11 9:30 PM Niagara 86, New Mexico State 83

Nov. 21 New Mex. St. 67, Nor. New Mex. 37 9:00 PM

ALABAMA7:00 PM

ALABAMA 65-62

OREGON STATEALABAMA 77-55

VILLANOVA9:00 PM

VILLANOVA 89-81 (OT)

PURDUEPURDUE

OREGON STATE 66-58

OREGON STATE

Villanova 75, UDC 58

HEMPSTEAD SUBREGIONAL

Mack Sports Complex - Hempstead, N.Y.

Villanova 80, Marshall 68

Mackey Arena - West Lafayette, Ind.

The Pavilion - Villanova, Pa.

WEST LAFAYETTE REGIONAL

REGIONAL ROUNDS

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS

5:00 PM

NOVEMBER 15

7:30 PM

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS

Bucknell 70, Purdue 65

VILLANOVA REGIONAL

SUBREGIONAL ROUNDS

Oregon State 71, New Mexico State 62

CORVALLIS REGIONAL

TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL

Coleman Coliseum - Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama 70, South Dakota State 67

LAS CRUCES SUBREGIONAL

Pan American Center - Las Cruces, N.M.

Gill Coliseum - Corvallis, Ore.

Purdue 83, Hofstra 54

NOVEMBER 16

Gallagher Center - Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Madison Square Garden - New York, N.Y.

NIAGARA FALLS SUBREGIONAL

Oregon State 102, Niagara 83

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Event history

2012 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

Villanova Regional November 11Villanova 80, Marshall 68November 9Villanova 75, UDC 58

West Lafayette RegionalNovember 11Purdue 83, Hofstra 54November 9Bucknell 70, Purdue 65

Tuscaloosa Regional November 11Alabama 80, West Alabama 49November 9Alabama 70, South Dakota State 67

Corvallis Regional November 11Oregon State 71, New Mexico State 62November 9Oregon State 102, Niagara 83

November 16Championship GameAlabama 77, Villanova 55Consolation GameOregon State 66, Purdue 58

2012 All-Tournament Team Trevor Releford (Alabama) - MVP presented by American Airlines

Rodney Cooper (Alabama)JayVaughn Pinkston (Villanova)

Devon Collier (Oregon State)A.J. Hammons (Purdue)

November 15SemifinalsAlabama 65, Oregon State 62Villanova 89, Purdue 81 (OT)

Championship Rounds

Hempstead SubregionalNovember 18South Dakota State 96, UDC 48Hofstra 103, Marshall 100 (OT)November 17South Dakota State 78, Marshall 77Hofstra 74, UDC 59November 16Marshall 80, UDC 58Hofstra 66, South Dakota State 63

Niagara Falls SubregionalNovember 18Bucknell 69, West Alabama 52Niagara 86, New Mexico State 83November 17Bucknell 62, New Mexico State 49November 16Bucknell 88, Niagara 71

Las Cruces SubregionalNovember 21New Mexico State 67, Northern New Mexico 37

Alabama accepts the Championship Trophy with their Wounded Warrior Project Honorary Captain,

Annie Swanson, Seargent US Army Reserves.

Regional Rounds

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2011 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Queens Regional November 9St. John’s 78, Lehigh 73November 7St. John’s 74, William & Mary 59

Tucson RegionalNovember 9#16 Arizona 67, Duquesne 59November 7#16 Arizona 73, Valparaiso 64

College Station Regional November 9#19 Texas A&M 81, Liberty 59

Starkville Regional November 9Akron 68, Mississippi State 58November 7Mississippi State 76, Eastern Kentucky 66

November 18Championship GameMississippi State 67, #16 Arizona 57Consolation Game#18 Texas A&M 58, St. John’s 57

2011 All-Tournament Team Presented by Toyota Arnett Moultrie (Mississippi St.) - MVP presented by American Airlines

Nurideen Lindsey (St. John’s)Kourtney Roberson (Texas A&M)

Jesse Perry (Arizona)Dee Bost (Mississippi St.)

November 17SemifinalsMississippi State 69, #18 Texas A&M 60#16 Arizona 81, St. John’s 72

Championship Rounds

Lynchburg SubregionalNovember 20Lehigh 76, Eastern Kentucky 51William & Mary 65, Liberty 64November 19Eastern Kentucky 63, William & Mary 44Lehigh 90, Liberty 80November 18Lehigh 82, William & Mary 57Eastern Kentucky 73, Liberty 65

Valparaiso SubregionalNovember 20Valparaiso 84, Duquesne 68UDC 87, Indiana-Kokomo 48November 19Louisiana Tech 81, Akron 76Valparaiso 79, Indiana-Kokomo 48November 18Duquesne 97, UDC 81Valparaiso 62, Akron 59

Akron SubregionalNovember 12Akron 95, Hiram 65

Mississippi State accepts the Championship Trophy after defeating Arizona at Madison

Square Garden.

Regional Rounds

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Event history

2010 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Pittsburgh Regional November 10#4 Pittsburgh 97, Illinois-Chicago 54November 8#4 Pittsburgh 83, Rhode Island 75

Austin RegionalNovember 10#25 Texas 89, Louisiana Tech 58November 8#25 Texas 83, Navy 52

College Park Regional November 10Maryland 75, Charleston 74November 8Maryland 105, Seattle 76

Champaign Regional November 10#16 Illinois 79, UC Irvine 63November 8#16 Illinois 84, Toledo 45

November 19Championship Game#4 Pittsburgh 68, #22 Texas 66Consolation Game#16 Illinois 80, Maryland 76

2010 All-Tournament Team Presented by Toyota

Ashton Gibbs (Pittsburgh) - MVP presented by American AirlinesJordan Williams (Maryland)Demetri McCamey (Illinois)

Jordan Hamilton (Texas)Travon Woodall (Pittsburgh)

November 18Semifinals #4 Pittsburgh 79, Maryland 70#22 Texas 90, #16 Illinois 84 (OT)

Championship Rounds

Toledo SubregionalNovember 21Illinois-Chicago 74, Rhode Island 68Charleston 64, Toledo 51November 20Charleston 78, Illinois-Chicago 66Rhode Island 76, Toledo 65November 19Rhode Island 76, Charleston 66Illinois-Chicago 57, Toledo 51

Irvine SubregionalNovember 21Seattle 75, Navy 70Louisiana Tech 76, UC Irvine 72November 20Louisiana Tech 80, Navy 65UC Irvine 85, Seattle 77November 19Louisiana Tech 85, Seattle 72UC Irvine 75, Navy 60

Tournament MVP Ashton Gibbs drives to the basket during Championship

Round game action.

Regional Rounds

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2009 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Syracuse Regional November 11#25 Syracuse 100, Robert Morris 60November 9#25 Syracuse 75, Albany 43

Chapel Hill RegionalNovember 11#4 North Carolina 89, NC Central 42 November 9#4 North Carolina 88, FIU 72

Columbus Regional November 12#17 Ohio State 72, James Madison 44November 9#17 Ohio State 100, Alcorn State 60

Berkeley Regional November 11#12 California 95, Detroit 61November 9#12 California 75, Murray State 70

November 20Championship Game#24 Syracuse 87, #4 North Carolina 71Consolation Game#15 Ohio State 76, #12 California 70

2009 All-Tournament Team Presented by Sports Illustrated

Wes Johnson (Syracuse) - MVP presented by American AirlinesJerome Randle (California)

Evan Turner (Ohio State)Marcus Ginyard (North Carolina)

Andy Rautins (Syracuse)

November 19Semifinals #24 Syracuse 95, #12 California 73 #4 North Carolina 77, #15 Ohio State 73

Championship Rounds Regional Rounds

Albany SubregionalNovember 22Detroit 79, Alcorn State 59Albany 71, Robert Morris 66November 21Robert Morris 107, Alcorn State 76Detroit 66, Albany 54November 20Detroit 71, Robert Morris 59Albany 71, Alcorn State 55

Miami SubregionalNovember 23James Madison 79, NC Central 66Murray State 84, FIU 71November 22James Madison 81, FIU 68Murray State 84, NC Central 61November 20Murray State 71, James Madison 43FIU 83, NC Central 73

Tournament MVP Wes Johnson dunks during Championship Round game action.

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2008 2K SPORTS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Durham Regional November 11#5 Duke 97, Georgia Southern 54Houston 76, Presbyterian 57 November 10#5 Duke 80, Presbyterian 49 Georgia Southern 65, Houston 63

Carbondale RegionalNovember 12Southern Illinois 80, Massachusetts 73 November 11Southern Illinois 66, California (Pa.) 52Massachusetts 90, Arkansas-Monticello 71

Los Angeles Regional November 13#4 UCLA 64, Miami (Ohio) 59Weber State 78, Prairie View A&M 68 November 12#4 UCLA 82, Prairie View A&M 58 Miami (Ohio) 70, Weber State 66

Ann Arbor Regional November 12Michigan 76, Northeastern 56IUPUI 65, Michigan Tech 51 November 11Michigan 77, Michigan Tech 55 Northeastern 73, IUPUI 60

November 21Championship Game#5 Duke 71, Michigan 56Consolation Game#4 UCLA 77, Southern Illinois 60

2008 All-Tournament Team Presented by Sports Illustrated

Kyle Singler (Duke) - MVP presented by American AirlinesKevin Dillard (Southern Illinois)

Darren Collison (UCLA)Manny Harris (Michigan)Gerald Henderson (Duke)

November 20Semifinals#5 Duke 83, Southern Illinois 58 Michigan 55, #4 UCLA 52

Championship Rounds Regional Rounds

Tournament MVP Kyle Singler shoots during Championship Round game action.

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2007 2K SPORTS COLLEGE HOOPS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Lexington Regional November 7Gardner-Webb 84, #20 Kentucky 68Central Arkansas 69, Alabama A&M 59November 6#20 Kentucky 67, Central Arkansas 40 Gardner-Webb 69, Alabama A&M 55

Memphis RegionalNovember 6#3 Memphis 80, Richmond 63 Tennessee-Martin 66, Maine 62November 5#3 Memphis 102, Tennessee-Martin 71Richmond 44, Maine 42

Norman Regional November 9Oklahoma 80, Denver 50San Francisco 87, East Central Oklahoma 70 November 8Oklahoma 71, San Francisco 55Denver 76, East Central Oklahoma 75

Storrs Regional November 8Connecticut 82, Buffalo 57Morgan State 77, Ohio Valley 66November 7Connecticut 69, Morgan State 65 Buffalo 89, Ohio Valley 82

November 16Championship Game#3 Memphis 81, Connecticut 70Consolation GameOklahoma 69, Gardner-Webb 55

2007 All-Tournament Team Presented by Sports Illustrated

Chris Douglas-Roberts (Memphis) - MVP presented by American AirlinesA.J. Price (Connecticut)Blake Griffin (Oklahoma)

Grayson Flittner (Gardner-Webb)Derrick Rose (Memphis)

November 15Semifinals#3 Memphis 63, Oklahoma 53 Connecticut 78, Gardner-Webb 66

Championship Rounds Regional Rounds

Tournament MVP Chris Douglas-Roberts drives to the basket against Oklahoma.

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2006 2K SPORTS COLLEGE HOOPS CLASSIC BENEFITING COACHES VS. CANCER

Austin Regional November 10St. Bonaventure 68, Alcorn State 59Texas 92, Chicago State 66 November 9Chicago State 98, St. Bonaventure 95 Texas 103, Alcorn State 44

East Lansing RegionalNovember 9Central Michigan 71, Brown 58 Michigan State 86, Youngstown State 61November 8Youngstown State 74, Central Michigan 50Michigan State 45, Brown 34

New York Regional November 11Loyola 65, North Florida 50St. John’s 72, Navy 49 November 10Navy 73, Loyola 61 St. John’s 74, North Florida 53

College Park Regional November 8Hampton 74, New Orleans 73Maryland 81, Vermont 63 November 7Vermont 82, New Orleans 65 Maryland 102, Hampton 75

November 17Championship GameMaryland 62, Michigan State 60Consolation GameTexas 77, St. John’s 76

2006 All-Tournament Team Presented by The Hartford

D.J. Strawberry (Maryland) - MVP presented by The HartfordKevin Durant (Texas)

Drew Neitzel (Michigan State)Avery Patterson (St. John’s)

James Gist (Maryland)

November 16SemifinalsMaryland 92, St. John’s 60 Michigan State 63, #18 Texas 61

Championship Rounds Regional Rounds

Tournament MVP D.J. Strawberry dunks in the Championship Game.

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2003 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square Garden November 13-14, 2003#21 Wake 85, Memphis 76#23 Marquette 52, St. John’s 45#22 Pittsburgh 71, Alabama 62#18 Saint Joseph’s 73, #10 Gonzaga 66

2002 - AT&T Wireless Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 14-15, 2002Memphis 70, Syracuse 63#8 Alabama 68, #3 Oklahoma 62#18 Marquette 73, Villanova 61#4 Texas 77, #16 Georgia 71

2001 - IKON Classic benefiting Coaches vs. CancerMadison Square GardenNovember 8-9, 2001Championship GameArizona 75, #6 Florida 71Consolation Game#2 Maryland 82, #16 Temple 74Semifinals#6 Florida 72, #16 Temple 64Arizona 71, #2 Maryland 67

Players of the GameTaron Downey (Wake Forest)

Travis Diener (Marquette)Carl Krauser (Pittsburgh)

Jameer Nelson (Saint Joseph’s)

Players of the GameJeremy Hunt (Memphis)Mo Williams (Alabama)

Dwyane Wade (Marquette)TJ Ford (Texas)

All-Tournament TeamJason Gardner (Arizona) - MVP

Will Bynum (Arizona)Brett Nelson (Florida)Lynn Greer (Temple)

Juan Dixon (Maryland)

All-Tournament TeamHakim Warrick (Syracuse) - MVP

Gerry McNamara (Syracuse)Rodney Carney (Memphis)

Lawrence Roberts (Mississippi State)Daniel Kickert (Saint Mary’s)

2004 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 18-19, 2004#6 Syracuse 77, #24 Memphis 62#12 Mississippi State 67, Saint Mary’s 54#24 Memphis 81, Saint Mary’s 66#6 Syracuse 71, #12 Mississippi State 58

Hanes Beefy-T All-Tournament TeamTaurean Green (Florida) - MVP presented by Hanes Beefy-T

Al Horford (Florida)Gerry McNamara (Syracuse)

Trent Strickland (Wake Forest)Jarrius Jackson (Texas Tech)

2005 - 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 17-18, 2005Championship GameFlorida 75, #16 Syracuse 70Consolation Game#18 Wake Forest 78, Texas Tech 73SemifinalsFlorida 77, #18 Wake Forest 72 (2OT)#16 Syracuse 81, Texas Tech 46

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1999 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 11-12, 1999Championship Game#13 Stanford 72, Iowa 58Consolation Game#1 Connecticut 71, #10 Duke 66 Semifinals#13 Stanford 80, #10 Duke 79 (OT)Iowa 70, #1 Connecticut 68

All-Tournament TeamJaron Collins (Stanford) - MVP

Jacob Jaacks (Iowa)Jason Collins (Stanford)

Kevin Freeman (Connecticut)Chris Carawell (Duke)

1998 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 10-11, 1998Championship Game#7 Temple 59, Wake Forest 48Consolation GameIllinois 65, Georgetown 50SemifinalsWake Forest 75, Illinois 73 (OT)#7 Temple 65, Georgetown 49

All-Tournament TeamLamont Barnes (Temple) - MVPRobert O’Kelley (Wake Forest)

Corey Bradford (Illinois)Quincy Wadley (Temple)

Anthony Perry (Georgetown)

1997 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicContinental Airlines ArenaNovember 11-12, 1997Championship GamePrinceton 38, N.C. State 36Consolation Game#19 Georgia 89, #22 Texas 87SemifinalsN.C. State 47, #19 Georgia 45Princeton 62, #22 Texas 56

All-Tournament TeamBrian Earl (Princeton) - MVP

Luke Axtell (Texas)Kenny Inge (NC State)

Steve Goodrich (Princeton)Ray Harrison (Georgia)

1996 - Atlantic City ShootoutAtlantic City Convention Center December 7, 1996Temple 76, Georgia Tech 58St. Joseph's 67, Tulsa 64

1995 - Atlantic City ShootoutAtlantic City Convention Center December 9, 1995Penn State 88, Penn 61LaSalle 68, Marquette 65

2000 - Coaches vs. Cancer ClassicMadison Square GardenNovember 9-10, 2000Championship Game#7 Kansas 82, St. John's 74Consolation Game#17 UCLA 97, #12 Kentucky 92Semifinals#7 Kansas 99, #17 UCLA 98St. John's 62, #12 Kentucky 61

All-Tournament TeamKenny Gregory (Kansas) - MVP

Omar Cook (St. John’s)Keith Bogans (Kentucky)

Drew Gooden (Kansas)Earl Watson (UCLA)

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MALE 25-54 COLLEGE BASKETBALL VIEWERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO PURCHASE AND USE A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

THAN THE AVERAGE U.S. ADULT.

To be read: Male 25-54 College Basketball viewers are +82% more likely to be decision makers for the purchase or lease of a truck than the average U.S. Adult.

Automotive Truck: net any vehicle DMSUV: net any vehicle DMAny Vehicle: net any vehicle DM

182199186

Automotive Aftermarket

Automotive Do-It-YourselfersGasoline: spent $50+ past monthMotor Oil: bought/changed any past yearTires: bought any past year

136155151156

Beverages Regular Domestic Beer: drank past weekImported Beer: drank past weekRegular Soft Drinks: drank past week

149160145

Computers Personal Computers: bought past yearPC Hardware: bought past yearOnline Internet Service: use daily

150162179

Electronics & Entertainment Electronics Store: shopped past monthPC Software: bought $200+ past yearMovies: Prefer to see in first two weeks of release

151170147

Financial Securities: current market value of investments $50K+Credit Cards: average monthly expenditure $450+

239192

Household Appliances & Furnishings Home Improvement: did work yourself past yearHome Improvement/Hardware/Appliance Store: shopped past monthHousehold Furnishings: big ticket items bought past year

169151

152

Insurance Auto/Vehicle Insurance: DM for company usedLife Insurance: DM for company usedHomeowner’s/Property Insurance: DM for company used

156189177

Men’s Apparel & Sports Apparel

Casual Slacks: bought any past yearJeans: bought any past yearAthletic/Workout Wear: bought any past yearCross-Training Shoes: bought any past year

183156229151

Personal Supplies Razor Blades: used any past 6 monthsShaving Creams/Gels: used any past 6 monthsHeadache Remedies & Pain Relievers: used past 6 monthsPrescription Drugs: any prescription filled past month

162152149

151

Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants: dined 9+ times past monthFamily Restaurants & Steak Houses: dined past month

166166

Travel Hotels: Business, stayed 5+ nights past yearAirline Travel: Business, any round-trip flights past yearCar Rental: Business Use, any rentals past year

192223192

CATEGORY PRODUCT INDEX

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Event demographics

MALE 72%FEMALE 28%

AGE 10.1% of fans are <17 yrs old 17.5% of fans are 18-24 yrs old

29.6% of fans are 25-34 yrs old30.5% of fans are 34-54 yrs old

12.3% of fans are 55+ yrs old

EDUCATION 86% are college graduates or have attended college 5% have a high school diploma 9% have attended some high school

TV VIEWERSHIP 31% watch college basketball less than 2 hours per week34% watch college basketball 2-5 hours per week

27% watch college basketball more than 5 hours per week

EATING OUT 22% eat out 0-1 times per week 37% eat out 1-3 times per week 24% eat out 3-5 times per week 9% eat out 5-8 times per week 6% eat out more than 8 times per week

HOUSEHOLD 18% have a household income of <$50,000INCOME 16% have a household income of $50,000 - $74,000

18% have a household income of $75,000 - $99,000 16% have a household income of $100,000 - $149,00032% have a household income of $150,000+

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“THE GARDEN”

“It’s known simply as ‘The Garden,’ a perfect appellation for a place where legends grow. To millions, those two words mean just one thing: Madison Square Garden, billed in typical New York hype as

THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ARENA.”

“It doesn’t matter if it’s Michael Jordan, or Muhammad Ali, or Sinatra, or the Pope... They know the stage is brighter here than anyplace else!”

“The Garden is more than a building. The history is so rich, and people want to be a part of that history.”

- From “Looking Back at 125 Years of Madison Square Garden” By AP Writer Larry McShane

“Whether sitting in the locker room or waiting in the wings, athletes and artists view the Garden as the pinnacle: the best venue in the biggest city before the brightest audiences.”

On so many nights across it’s 125 year history, the Garden has been THE place to be. Today, Madison Square Garden extends its greatness onto busy Seventh Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets in Manhattan. The first Garden opened on Fifth Avenue in 1879 and has since changed locations and revolutionized into the 19,763-seat arena at its current location. The Garden is no stranger to college basketball, hosting the very first major postseason tournament, the National Invitational Tournament, in 1938. Well known across the globe, the Garden is more than an arena. Nearly five million fans pass through the Garden’s turnstiles every year, taking in such familiar staples as the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty, concerts, world championship boxing, and of course, college basketball.

Madison Square Garden

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Newark Star Ledger

Oregon State Schedule Cards

Villanova Pocket Schedules

TOTALS

Newspaper/Publication Circulation Readership # of Ads Total Circ. Total Readership223,037

10,000

25,000

258,037

444,074

444,074

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1

223, 037

10,000

25,000

258,037

444,074

10,000

25,000

479,074

ESPN.com

Philly.com

NJ.com

Behavior and Geo-targeted Ads

WFAN.com

Facebook

TheGarden.com

TOTALS

Online Dates Locations Impressions/Day Total Impressions11/5 - 11/16

10/24 - 11/14

10/20 - 11/14

10/20 - 11/14

11/4 - 11/21

1/1 - 11/16

3/9 - 11/16

Run of Site

Run of Site

Sports Page

Internet

Run of Site

Event Page

Home/Event Page

860,090

214,668

766,824

1,480,245

448,798

697,102

10,792,656

14,401,123

Total online advertising impressions: 14,401,123

Total print advertising impressions: 479,074

ESPN 1050

ESPN 1050 (Live Reads)

WIP 94.1 (Philadeplphia)

ESPN Philly

WFAN 660 AM (NY)

WFAN 660 AM (NY)

TOTALS

Radio Station Dates Length # of Units Avg. Listeners Gross Impact

11/1 - 11/16

11/1 - 11/16

11/7 - 11/14

11/1 - 11/16

11/1 - 11/16

60

8

17

56

23

15

179

364,950

364,950

144,570

99,392

507,757

507,757

1,989,376

Total radio advertising impressions: 52,135,008

:60

:10

:30

:30

:30

:15

21,897,000

2,919,600

2,457,690

5,565,952

11,678,411

7,616,355

52,135,008

69,174

9,758

29,493

56,933

24,933

1,905

42,828

235,024

Advertising impressions

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Advertising impressions

TOTAL ADVERTISING IMPRESSIONS: 193,108,322

MSG Network

MSG+

TOTALS

Television Network Households Dates # of Units Viewers Gross Impact10,909,198

10,909,198

21,818,396

47

112

257

8,812

3,273

12,085

Total television advertising impressions: 780,740

7th Avenue Marquees

8th Avenue Marquees

Box Office Duratrans

7th Avenue Arcade Banner

Oregon St. Football vs. Arizona St.

TOTALS

Out of Home Dates Impressions/Day Total Impressions

9/15 - 11/16

9/15 - 11/16

11/1 - 11/16

10/1 - 11/16

11/3

1,000,000

700,000

13,350

600,000

65,277

2,378,627

Total out of home advertising impressions: 125,312,377

414,164

366,576

780,740

65,000,000

45,500,000

347,100

14,400,000

65,277

125,312,377

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Ticketmaster Alert4 e-mails to over 1 million subscribers

Plum Benefits1 discount e-mail sent to over 20,000

corporations in NYC

New York Knicks2 e-mails to 7,000 plus subscribers

New York Liberty2 e-mails to 5,100 subscribers

New York Rangers2 e-mails to over 6,000 subscribers

Madison Square Garden Sports4 e-mails to over 30,000 subscribers

Radio City Entertainment1 e-mail to over 250,000 subscribers

American Express1 e-mail to over 1 million customers

Gazelle Database5 e-mails to over 12,000 subscribers

Travelzoo.com2 e-mails to over 100,000 subscribers

Villanova University Database3 e-mails to 16,000 subscribers

Alabama Tidemail3 e-mails to 190,000 members

Purdue University Database2 e-mails to 68,000 subscribers

Oregon State University Database2 e-mails to 16,700 subscribers

OVER 6.4 MILLION IMPRESSIONS

direct marketing

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Endpage on commercial unit that ran in the New York metropolitan area on ESPN (SportsCenter), MSG Network and MSG Plus.

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Social media

The Event Facebook Page has 957 fans.

The Event Twitter Page

has 549 followers.

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television exposurechampionship rounds - NYC

Wounded Warrior Proj-ect’s message, name and logo appeared on

the courtside LED signage

during each game of the Champiosnhip Rounds at Madison

Square Garden.

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Television ExposureChampionship Rounds - NYC

Wounded Warrior Project branded uniforms for the referees (left).

Wounded Warrior Project branded shirts for the

ball boys (right).

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Television exposureChampionship Rounds - NYC

Wounded Warrior Project branded ties for the

coaching staff (above) and shooting shirts for the players

(right).

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Wounded Warrior Project appeared on the courtside LED signage (above) had a display table on the concourse each night (below).

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Regional Round exposurewest lafayette, ind.

Wounded Warrior Project appeared on the videtron

during PA annoucements (left) and had a display table on the concourse each night (above).

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Alabama’s local Honorary Captain, Bradley Ford, was recognized each

game at center court (above). Wounded Warrior Project courtside LED signage during the Tuscaloosa

Regional Round (below).

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Regional Round exposureCOREVALLIS, ORE.

Wounded Warrior Project Honorary Captain, Kim Fox, was recognized during each

game (below).

Wounded Warrior Project’s courtside LED signage at Gill Coliseum each game (below).

*Please note the green tint in the picture is a mistake by the photographer. Text was all white live.

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TELEVISION- The 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project was featured in ESPN’s promotional spots and on ESPN.com’s early-season tournament preview show.- National, regional, and local sports highlights shows.- Local news network sports coverage.

RADIO- Championship Round coaches participated in interviews on WFAN Radio.

NATIONAL TELECONFERENCE- A national teleconference prior to the Championship Rounds featured the head coach of each participating team.

SOCIAL MEDIA- The 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project has become very active in social media. The event’s Facebook and Twitter pages continue to grow. In 2012, a “Biggest Fan Contest” was hosted on Facebook and promoted on Twitter. Each institution was involved, as were several of the head coaches who promoted the event on their Twitter accounts.

ESPN’s Andy Katz interviews Alabama Head Coach Anthony Grant during the Championship Rounds at Madison Square Garden.

supplemental exposure

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7TH AND 8TH AVENUE MARQUEES AND BANNER

Beginning one month prior to the Event, mentions appear on an event banner and on the 7th and 8th Avenue Marquees 3 times per hour, 18 hours a day, totalling

approximately 1,700,000 daily impressions.

on-site exposure

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SCOREBOARD MENTIONS AND PA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wounded Warrior Project’s messages, videos and logos appear on the Gardenvision center hung scoreboard and endboard LED ribbons during

PA Announcements and Promotions.

on-site exposure

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Welcome

November 2012

Dear Fans,

Welcome to the 2012 2K Sports Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project®, the official tip-off of the

collegiate basketball season.

This tournament serves as a phenomenal vehicle to highlight the needs of this generation of wounded

service members, and their families, as they transition to civilian life.

As executive director of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), I am honored our organization is such a

visible part of this tournament. More wounded servicemen and women continue to return home from

the battlefield. While over 49,000 have been physically injured, even more return with wounds you can’t

see. It’s estimated as many as 400,000 live with the effects of invisible wounds like post-traumatic

stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression.

The 2K Sports Classic is bringing much-needed awareness to the mental health issues of returning

veterans. And, contributions from tonight’s event will help fund WWP mental health programming

and policy efforts, as well as other programs that offer a holistic approach to overall wellness and

economic success.

Thank you to all of the players, coaches, universities, and fans for participating in the 2K Sports Classic

benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. By being here today, you are helping further our mission to honor

and empower Wounded Warriors.

Sincerely,

Steven Nardizzi

Executive Director

Wounded Warrior Project

STEVEN NARDIZZI

Executive Director

Wounded Warrior Project

The former Army staff sergeant is playing basketball with his son, Justin, to keep himself mentally sharp and physically active. Over a half million men and women like Chris are returning to their hometowns, carrying the visible and invisible wounds of war.

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) provides 18 mind, body, educational, and economically empowering programs. These programs assist wounded service members and their families as they successfully transition to a well-adjusted life. Please support Wounded Warrior Project and get involved by learning more at woundedwarriorproject.org.

CFC #11425 Wounded Warrior Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

CHRIS GORDON IS SHOOTING FOR SUCCESS

©2012 Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Wounded Warrior Project

Amee Schwitters looks lovingly at her

husband Brian, takes him by the hand, and says,

“Before Iraq, Brian was an almost annoyingly

happy person.”

Brian shakes his head yes with emphatic

agreement.

It’s been a long road for Brian and Amee, but

they both agree they wouldn’t have made it this

far without the help of Wounded Warrior Project®

(WWP).

“In 2011, a family friend recommended I go to a

women’s caregiver retreat in New York sponsored

by WWP,” says Amee. “Everyone was in different

stages of their own healing process. I was able

to establish connections and relationships with

these women, and we still stay in contact.”

Amee came home with a new outlook on what

Brian was going through. She encouraged him to

join her at an upcoming WWP couples retreat, but

Brian said no.

“However, Amee put her foot down and

practically forced me to go,” explains Brian. “I’m

so glad I did. Now my advice for others is to

embrace that you are not the same person. There

are people out there who want to help you. Build

that support group. Do it sooner rather than later.”

Brian was already in the Marines as a reservist

when he met Amee in the summer of 2003.

Both were firefighters, battling wild land fires in

Lincoln, Montana.

“When I got called to Iraq, I had the option to

not go. But there is a brotherhood with the Marines,

so I wanted to serve and not let my guys down.”

Amee, who now has her PhD in medical

anthropology, says she earned some of the

best grades of her life in school during those 10

months. She worried so much about Brian she

buried herself in her studies.

“I remember him calling me to tell me things

were OK,” says Amee. “All I could hear were

rockets, guns, and bombs exploding in the

background.”

Brian describes his experiences in Iraq –

including the Second Battle of Fallujah – as “a lot

of combat, a lot of frustration, and a lot of stress.”

When he returned home, Brian decided to

leave military life and start a family with Amee.

But she says she noticed a change in Brian

almost immediately.

Brian noticed it, too.

“I had anxiety issues and disconnected from

people,” says Brian. “I’m often defensive and fight

feelings of hopelessness – which makes me feel

even more isolated.”

Amee says she wasn’t prepared for how to

help integrate Brian back into civilian life. “I didn’t

know what to say or how to help him talk about

his experiences.”

Brian agrees the transition is hard: “One day

you’re in Iraq and the next day it’s like you’re in

a foreign country again – but this time it’s the

United States.”

In 2007, Amee encouraged Brian to seek help.

He was reluctant at first, sticking to the Marine

mentality of toughing things out. But he finally

relented. Doctors diagnosed Brian with post-

traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“I started seeing a counselor once a week, and

that made a big difference,” says Brian. “Managing

PTSD is a day-to-day thing. Some days are easy;

some are bad. You cope and make adjustments.”

Brian and Amee have seen even more improve-

ments once they became involved with WWP.

Amee’s advice for couples is similar: “You

need to learn to love the new person and

grow with him. PTSD isn’t a stigma. I want to

encourage others to come forward and get help.

It saved us, and it can save you, too.”

Warrior Profile: BRIAN SCHWITTERS We Can All Relate to Each Other in Unique Ways

aboutWounded Warrior Project (WWP)

MISSION To honor and empower wounded warriors

VISION To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation’s history

PURPOSE To raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members; to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs

HISTORY WWP began when several veterans and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist them as they recover and transition back to civilian life.

Tens of thousands of Wounded Warriors and family members receive support each year through WWP programs designed to nurture the

To get visit

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Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project seeks every opportunity

to help wounded, injured, or ill service mem-

bers make the most of their physical abilities.

WWP recreational activities, adaptive sports,

and healthy lifestyle information help countless

warriors achieve independence and pursue the

highest quality of life possible.

From recreation and adaptive sports to overall

health strategies, WWP’s Physical Health and

Wellness program is out to keep warriors physically

engaged and well-adjusted to life after injuries.

The program includes:

• Comprehensive recreation and

sports programs

• Health and nutritional strategies

• Physical rehabilitation aimed at

maximum independence

At WWP, we’ve joined with specialized

disabled sports providers to deliver exciting

and engaging year-round sports and fitness

programs. Adaptive equipment and trained

instructors regularly help warriors achieve things

they never thought they could.

Activities can include:

• Surfing

• Snowboarding

• Skiing

• Bicycling

• Golf

• Team Sports: Softball, Basketball

Through these partnerships, WWP provides

warriors and their families with year-round

seasonal fitness, sporting, and exercise activities.

MIND Interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, peer support, and professional services empower Wounded Warriors to maintain healthy, meaningful relationships and to pursue life goals without the barriers and stigma associated with mental health issues.

BODY Living active, healthy lives through adaptive sports, recreational activities, and nutrition education allows Wounded Warriors to achieve independence and enjoy an improved quality of life.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT Collegiate education programs, information technology training, and employment assistance provide long-term financial stability for injured service members and their families.

ENGAGEMENT The Alumni and Peer Mentoring programs help warriors stay connected as their needs evolve. The Policy and Government Affairs program gives them a voice in local and national issues that impact them.

Program Structure

Program Spotlight: Physical Health & Wellness

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customized promotions

2K Sports presents Wounded Warrior Project an official Event Basketball on-court welcoming them as the new primary beneficiary of the Event.

The Honorary Captains for each team duing the Championship Rounds at Madison Square Garden were recognized at center court and received a standing ovation from the crowd.

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pre-game hospitality

PRE-GAME HOSPITALITY RECEPTION

The Pre-Game Hospitality Reception was held at Madison Square Garden’s Club Bar and Grill prior to the start of the games each night.

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Wounded Warrior Project diplay table inside the

entrance to the VIP Pre-Game Hospitality

reception each night at Madison Square Garden’s

Club Bar and Grill.

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press coverage

As the nation’s premier early-season college basketball event, the 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project annually receives tremendous press coverage in the local, regional, and national media. The entire footprint of the event includes the four Regional Round sites, the Championship Rounds in the New York metropolitan area, the two Subregional Round sites, and the local news areas in which the participating institutions are located.

In 2012, stories before, during, and after the event were written by the Associated Press and circulated in most large and small newspapers across the nation. The event enjoys a great amount of exposure on the Internet, on both national and sport-specifi c web sites. More specifi cally, the 2K Sports Classic benefi ting Wounded Warrior Project was featured in articles in, but not limited to, the following media:

- USA Today - New York Post - Tuscaloosa News

- SI.com - Newark Star-Ledger - Indianapolis Star

- Yahoo.com - Newsday - Lafayette Journal & Courier

- ESPN.com - ESPNNY.com - Fort Worth News Sentinel

- CBSSports.com - SNY.com - Muncie Star Press

- NBCSports.com - Philadelphia Inquirer - The Oregonian

- FoxSports.com - Philadelphia Daily News - Corvallis Gazette Times

- SportingNews.com - Bucks County Courier Times - Buffalo News

- New York Times - Delaware County Times - Charleston Daily Mail

- New York Daily News - CSNPhilly.com - Charleston Gazette

In all, over 100 reporters and photographers representing more than 50 media outlets were issued credentials to the Championship Rounds of the 2012 2K Sports Classic.

The 2K Sports logo appeared on the press backdrop in the media room at Madison Square Garden.