Dick Vitale hosts the V Foundation every year in Sarasota, Fl and his guests have always been top notch.
This year takes the cake.
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Here’s guessing just a little hoop chatter will be exchanged when Connecticut’s Jim Calhoun, Kentucky’s John Calipari, Butler’s Brad Stevens and VCU’s Shaka Smart convene on May 20 at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
“But instead of battling to get a win on the basketball court,” Vitale said, “they’re going to be battling now to help us raise cash because of their love for kids.”
In just six years, the Gala has grown from a modest gathering at Vitale’s home to something worthy of being circled on the calendars of sporting personalities from across the country.
“The event has become as good as any event nationally,” Vitale said. “Not locally. Nationally.”
In addition to the four Final Four coaches, this year’s event will feature three Heisman Trophy winners in Vinny Testaverde, Chris Weinke and Desmond Howard.
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