Tennessee to host Indiana basketball for charity exhibition

Tennessee will host Indiana for a charity exhibition basketball game on Oct. 27. The contest will take place at Food City Center.

and Indiana jointly agreed to support the John McLendon Foundation.

“We are thrilled to host one of the best programs in the nation and support a worthy cause at the same time,” Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said. “I have a great deal of respect for coach (Mike) Woodson and I look forward to sharing a sideline with him for the first time. Indiana’s first visit to Knoxville provides an excellent test for our guys before the season officially begins.

“Most of all, though, it is a great way to raise money for an impactful organization whose mission I fully support.”