The Trojans are the only team of the eight in this field to end last season with more wins than losses.
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What Is It?
The Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic (official website, kind of)
Don't confuse this event with the Las Vegas Invitational, held during Thanksgiving weekend in the same arena. The easy way to remember the difference—the Las Vegas Classic is played during Christmas week.