“Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge” Enters Third Year, $335,000 to be Raised as Top NCAA® Basketball Coaches Go Head-to-Head for Local Charities

Fan participation will determine the ultimate winner over an eight-week period beginning January 14 “College basketball coaches across America contribute in so many ways throughout the year for numerous national and local charitable organizations as well as community projects and initiatives,” said Jim Haney

The Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge will be promoted each week through a wide range of media, including the ESPN Game of the Week, Facebook and other social media.

ESPN’s promotions kicks off with four new integrated content pieces on ESPN.com/Infiniti. Voiced over by Duke

“Infiniti is proud to once again support NCAA Division I men’s basketball and the NABC and their outstanding efforts in raising funds and support for their designated charities,” added Poore. “We’re also looking forward to joining fans across the nation for a great season of outstanding competition on the courts.” Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, Infiniti M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, the QX full-size SUV and the all-new Infiniti JX luxury crossover. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience® can be found at www.InfinitiUSA.com. The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletic opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.NCAA.org and www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes. [NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.] The NABC currently has nearly 5,000 members consisting primarily of university and college men’s basketball coaches. All members of the NABC are expected to uphold the core values of being a Guardian of the Game by bringing attention to the positive aspects of the sport of basketball and the role coaches play in the academic and athletic lives of today’s student-athletes. The four core values of being a Guardian of the Game are advocacy, leadership, service and education. Additional information about the NABC, its programs and membership, can be found at www.nabc.org.