The Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project is the nation's premier season-opening college basketball tournament. Featuring teams from across the nation, the Empire Classic annually attracts the top programs in the sport.
Wounded Warrior Project
In 2012, Wounded Warrior Project became the beneficiary of the event.
The mission of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
Northeast Conference (NEC)
The Northeast Conference (NEC) is the sponsoring conference of the Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. Now entering its 41st season, the NEC is an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic association consisting of 9 institutions of higher learning located throughout seven states. For more information on the NEC, visit www.northeastconference.org.
