Carrier Classic preparations

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Nov 11, 2011

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Michigan State and North Carolina teams practice for the Carrier Classic NCAA men’s basketball game onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California. Reuters

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North Carolina players go through a practice session for the Carrier Classic. Reuters

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Military personnel practice the presentation of colors for the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game. AP

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Michigan State’s Draymond Green, left, shoots during practice for the Carrier Classic. AP

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The basketball floor to be used for the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game is seen on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson. AP

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Members of North Carolina practice for the Carrier Classic. AP

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Admiral Denny Moynihan (L), Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo (C) and North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams attend a news conference for the Carrier Classic. Reuters

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Two navy men watch workers onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson preparing for the Carrier Classic. Reuters

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Michigan State’s Derrick Nix shoots during practice for the Carrier Classic. AP

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Michigan State’s Adreian Payne dunks during basketball practice on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. AP

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Workers uncover the basketball floor to be used for the Carrier Classic. AP

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Harrison Barnes of the North Carolina Tar Heels practices for the Carrier Classic. Getty Images

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