The Science Of Basketball On An Aircraft Carrier

Sports Science breaks down the Carrier Classic on the USS Carl Vinson in sunny San Diego, California. The inaugural classic will feature Michigan State vs. North Carolina. Izzo and Williams said they and their players were equally blown away when they boarded the nuclear-powered carrier, which stretches 1,092 feet, weighs 95,000 tons and has four steam catapults that can accelerate a jet fighter from 0 to 165 mph in just over two seconds.