The ESPN-produced game will feature two college basketball powerhouses, North Carolina and Michigan State, playing each other on the deck of the Carl Vinson while some 7,000 special invitees, mostly military personnel and their families watch from the bleachers specialy constructed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson, docked in San Diego. Also at the carrier, Navy will play Air Force. In case it rains, there will be another court built: "one for the hangar deck below in case it does rain. Although the court will be surrounded by temporary stadium seating, there are plans for some kind of wind screen in an attempt to match the controlled environment basketball games are played in."
Congrats to AD Mark Hollis for creating an amazing opportunity.
This was originally announced on October 3, 2010... however, the idea dates back to May 20, 2003, when the Enlightened Spartan floated the idea about hosting a football game on an aircraft carrier. This was covered on Scout.com in 2004.
Here's a look at the Breslin Floor - hinting at the occasion:
