Catch the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament's Final Game on Cox 11

Game will be televised beginning April 14

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Apr 06, 2010, 06:00 ET

CHESAPEAKE, Va., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of April, Cox 11 will present the final game of the 2010 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT). The PIT, which has been a spotlight tournament for the basketball community across the country for more than 50 years, will be held from April 7 to 10 at Churchland High School in Portsmouth.

Telecasts of the championship game can be viewed on Cox 11 starting Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Additional air dates are noted below:

Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 25, 7 p.m.

"Cox is proud to support a highly-anticipated basketball event such as the PIT and make it available to our customers. Hampton Roads has produced many great athletes and we're pleased to televise this event to encourage the youth in the region to excel in sports," said Leigh Woisard, Cox Vice President of Public Affairs.

The PIT attracts 64 of the best senior college basketball players across the country to play in front of representatives from professional scouts and managers. This year, veteran sportscasters John Castleberry and Cal Bowdler will provide the game commentary.

Cox 11's telecast of the championship game will be shown on a regional level across the Southeastern United States through a special arrangement with the Cox Sports TV network. For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or [email protected].

About Cox Communications:

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