ESPN’s Big Monday presented by Verizon will begin January 13 and continue for eight weeks through March 13.  The weekly Big Monday doubleheader will include the debut of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the return of the Big 12. The popular series will open with Virginia at No. 16 Duke at 7 p.m., followed by No. 18 Kansas at No. 9 Iowa State at 9 p.m. Full Big Monday Schedule

In addition, the men’s schedule is highlighted by a week-long celebration of some of the best and most historic venues in the sport. The “My Home Court” (Twitter #MyHomeCourt) initiative will begin Monday, Jan. 13, and conclude Saturday, Jan. 18.  Telecasts will include vignettes and discussion on the venue and feature such topics as the history, notable moments, great athletes and coaches who appeared in the arena, a look at the past and present, records made and broken in the facility, best and most unique seats in the building and notable and passionate team fans who attend games.

Additional weekly highlights:

• Also on Monday, undefeated and second-ranked Syracuse plays at Boston College – its former BIG EAST rival and current ACC opponent – at 9 p.m. (ESPNU).
• The arrival of Super Tuesday brings three 7 p.m. games involving ranked teams: No. 4 Wisconsin at Indiana (ESPN); Oklahoma at No. 25 Kansas State (ESPN2) and Georgia at No. 10 Florida (ESPNU).
• Also on Super Tuesday, at 9 p.m. No. 14 Kentucky at Arkansas. (ESPN).
• No. 7 Baylor at Texas Tech on Wednesday Night Hoops at 9 p.m. (ESPNU).

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