ESPN Makes Exciting Announcement on Texas, Duke originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dick Vitale has been one of the biggest and most iconic voices in college basketball, with plenty of unforgettable moments and big games taking place with him in the booth.

Dick Vitale has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN and the network has created the Dick Vitale Invitational, an annual event in his honor

Dick Vitale, 86, signed a contract extension with ESPN through the 2027-28 season Monday. That was not the only present he received on his birthday. ESPN also announced the Dick Vitale Invitational, which will take place in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 4, 2025. This year’s matchup will feature Duke and Texas.

The Duke Blue Devils had a dominant season in the ACC, capturing both the regular-season and conference tournament titles behind standout performances from freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach.

Duke University will take part in a game honoring one of the most iconic sportscasters ever later this year. On Nov. 4, 2025, Duke will face off with the Texas Longhorns in the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational at Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

ESPN's Jonathan Givony believes the San Antonio Spurs could address their biggest need by targeting Duke star Kon Knueppel with the second pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Duke and Murray State baseball face off in the rubber match of the NCAA Duke Super Regional today. Here's where to watch and a start time for Game 3.

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas — one of the loudest critics of the NCAA and the highest-profile celebrity who long has demanded money for college athletes — says the new deal will allow players to get their money and schools to lock them down.