CLEVELAND — College basketball is returning to Rocket Arena this winter with a high-profile doubleheader featuring four competitive programs. The Cleveland Hoops Showdown, announced today by Rocket Arena and Chicago-based sports marketing agency Intersport, will take place on Dec. 13.

The event will showcase:

Ohio State vs. West Virginia

Ohio University vs. St. Bonaventure

Tickets go on sale Oct. 9 at rocketarena.com , with a 24-hour presale beginning Oct. 8. Fans can register for alerts and presale access at bit.ly/25ClevelandShowdown . Game times and TV details will be announced later.

All four teams participated in the 2023 Legends of Basketball Showcase at Rocket Arena, where Ohio State took home the win against West Virginia in overtime, St. Bonaventure narrowly beat Akron

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