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The ORU men's basketball team seems to be a very popular choice for ESPN as for the sixth time in seven years, the Golden Eagles will be included in the network's BracketBusters.

BracketBusters is a three-day men's college basketball event, putting potential NCAA Tournament hopefuls against each other. This year's event runs from February 18th through 20th.

Of the 114 teams that are eligible, 22 will appear on national television. ORU has been picked for the national telecasts on two occasions.

The match-ups will be announced on January 31st.

Last year, the Golden Eagles won 89-80 at Austin Peay.

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