College basketball fans, get ready for a blast from the past. In a move that’s sure to ignite nostalgia, Syracuse and St. John’s are reportedly finalizing a deal to face off at the iconic Madison Square Garden next season. It’s a reunion decades in the making for these former Big East rivals.

For Syracuse, this trip feels like coming home. The Orange and the Red Storm battled regularly at MSG for years, a tradition that ended when Syracuse jumped to the ACC in 2013. Now, the rivalry is set to reignite on one of basketball’s biggest stages.

Adding to the storyline, Syracuse’s new head coach, Gerry McNamara, knows this matchup well. As a player for the Orange during their Big East days, he dropped 23 points in his final game against St. John’s at the Garden back in 2006. Talk about full circle.

Fans are already dubbing this the “Donnie Freeman Bowl.” The talented forward spent two seasons at Syracuse, averaging over 15 points and seven rebounds, before transferring to St. John’s this offseason as a major pickup for the Red Storm. His return to MSG—this time in a different uniform—adds plenty of spice to an already compelling clash.

While no official date has been set, the buzz is building. For anyone who misses the electric atmosphere of the old Big East, this game promises to deliver a taste of what made that conference so special. Mark your calendars—this is one you won’t want to miss.