One of the most historic rivalries in college sports will return after a five-year hiatus.
Well, sort of.
Kansas and Missouri announced Friday that the Tigers and Jayhawks will play an exhibition men’s basketball game on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. Proceeds from the game will go to hurricane relief efforts. KU coach Bill Self, speaking at his basketball team’s media day Friday in Lawrence, said the hope is to raise more than $1 million.
“It’s a great opportunity for two schools to do something together for the better of the masses,” Self said, “and be able to send a significant amount of money to people that are suffering right now.