truTV will exclusively televise the 2012 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Friday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 17, from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Action will begin with a doubleheader Friday, Nov. 16, with Brigham Young taking on Florida State at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Notre Dame and Saint Joseph's. Coverage will continue Saturday, Nov. 17, with the Consolation Game at 7 p.m., followed by the 2012 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic Championship Game. Brian Anderson will call the games on truTV alongside analysts Greg Anthony and Steve Smith with Craig Sager reporting courtside and contributor Seth Davis.
As part of truTV's coverage of the tournament, St. Joseph's will provide the network with special "all-access" coverage which will allow truTV's cameras into the team's locker room for exclusive behind-the-scenes footage throughout the tournament. Additionally, the network will present the following features during the event:Turner Sports' Ernie Johnson sat down with Brigham Young head coach Dave Rose and his family to discuss how their journey through Rose's battle with pancreatic cancer three years ago changed his life.A profile of Notre Dame sixth-year senior and team captain Scott Martin who has dealt with his father's lymphoma eye cancer diagnosis and an ACL injury which sidelined him during his junior year.2012 COACHES VS. CANCER TELECAST SCHEDULE:DAY/DATE TIME (ET) EVENTFri., November 167 p.m. ETBrigham Young vs. Florida State Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Greg Anthony and Steve Smith (analysts) with Craig Sager (reporter) and Seth Davis (contributor)Videos