The Jimmy V Classic is an annual basketball game organized by ESPN Events to raise money and awareness for cancer research.

It is named after Jim Valvano and features clips from his speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards.

Since its inception, it has featured four teams in a double header played in a neutral stadium.

The Women's Classic began in 2002, also featuring four teams in a double header.

In 2005, the Women's Classic shrunk to two teams playing a single game.