The second annual Nike-sponsored Jumpman Invitational concluded Wednesday night at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., highlighted by the No. 11-ranked North Carolina men’s basketball team upending No. 7 Oklahoma, 81-69.
In the early game, Florida’s women’s team earned an 82-65 victory over Michigan.
The two-day college basketball showcase features the four original programs that endorsed the Jumpman brand.
In the nationally televised matchup, the Sooners faced their biggest nonconference test and failed to keep pace with the Tar Heels, who had a large backing.
The UNC-Oklahoma invitational capper had a lot to live up to after Florida beat Michigan in double overtime Tuesday …
And that was night one… 👀🔥
There’s more in store tonight. #JumpmanInvitational @jumpman23 @slam_university pic.twitter.com/sZLnZwG02b
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 20, 2023
The Sooners gathered for Wednesday morning’s shootaround. Their shot didn’t follow them into the invitational’s finale …
Final walkthru in Charlotte before tonight’s Primetime Showdown with the Heels. 8p tipoff. 730p pregame on Sooner Radio & Varsity Network app. @OU_MBBall #JumpmanInvitational pic.twitter.com/gu0O8ZK0xq
— Toby Rowland (@TRowOU) December 20, 2023
Ladies first …
Game one of tonight’s #JumpmanInvitational at The Spectrum Center is the ladies of Florida taking on the ladies from Michigan. pic.twitter.com/0pRVVcrRhd
— Jeff Taylor Bahakel Sports (@JTBahakelSports) December 20, 2023
Florida’s women’s team completed the two-day sweep of Michigan’s men’s and women’s squads. The Gators entered the showcase event with losses in two of their past three outings, but departed Charlotte believing the program “made a statement” …
Florida just made a statement in their win over Michigan at the #JumpmanInvitational 🐊🚨@Jumpman23 pic.twitter.com/sFOIiY4NjA
— WSLAM (@wslam) December 21, 2023
The Spectrum Center nightcap …
Only the Queen City could host this much Royalty.#jumpmaninvitational @novanthealth | @jumpman23 pic.twitter.com/e7IkYGm1QZ
— Charlotte Sports Foundation (@CLTSports) December 21, 2023
Everyone at the arena came together Wednesday to honor the late Eric Montross, a former UNC great …
A moment of silence tonight here in Charlotte for Eric Montross the former Tarheel hoops star who passed away this past week. North Carolina takes on Oklahoma in the Jumpman Invitational pic.twitter.com/hIZI7AZr64
— Bill Rosinski (@RosinskiBill) December 21, 2023
Snapping a two-game losing streak to Top 14 teams, the Tar Heels (8-3) appeared energized by the Charlotte support …
Home away from home… #GoHeels #JumpmanInvitational pic.twitter.com/7kprsVBPBq
— Jolly Ol’ St. Vick 🎄 (@VicDaGreat94) December 21, 2023
The Sooners (10-1) entered Wednesday as one of only four unbeaten programs, but started slowly, failing to score for the opening 3:26, and never led …
Battling early. pic.twitter.com/ghaQN1h6I9
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) December 21, 2023
The Sooners started 10-0 for the first time since 2015-16, en route to qualifying for a forgetful trip to the Final Four …
𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦 💥
📺 » ESPN | #BoomerSooner ☝ pic.twitter.com/b4t5oZEtKw
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) December 21, 2023
Sparked by hitting five of their first seven 3-point shots, the Tar Heels held a 36-28 halftime lead …
north carolina men’s basketball halftime selects from jumpman invitational#onassignment for @dailytarheel pic.twitter.com/lXQe0EBjoZ
— Kennedy Cox (@kennedymarcox) December 21, 2023
UNC’s R.J. Davis entered the invitational as the nation’s No. 12 scorer, averaging 21.6 points per game. Against the Sooners, Davis, who hit two treys in the opening six minutes, contributed 23 points, five assists and three steals …
VISIONARY. @ariidavis_ pic.twitter.com/dE2IAx1Xz4
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) December 21, 2023
UNC’s Jae’Lyn Withers enjoyed a special day in Charlotte, scoring four points and adding a blocked shot …
Happy Birthday, J-Wit 🎂 pic.twitter.com/o6sX7rUt5c
— Carolina Basketball (@UNC_Basketball) December 20, 2023
Buzz made a celebrity appearance Wednesday night …
What an awesome two days of Jumpman Invitational! We even spotted Buzz today stopping by to watch some great college basketball matchups!🏀 pic.twitter.com/ceYQhRsRKd
— Spectrum Center (@spectrumcenter) December 21, 2023
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