Frank Martin is calling on an old friend for help.

The Gamecocks announced Monday they'll host Virginia Tech, coached by Martin's longtime friend Buzz Williams, in a "Hoops 4 Hurricane Relief" exhibition game on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m.

”During our August NABC Board of Director meetings, we asked the NCAA to consider allowing schools to play an additional exhibition game to help give relief to the different communities that have been affected by the storms,” Martin said in a release. “The NCAA should be commended in allowing schools to play games like the one we will play against Virginia Tech to help raise much needed funds to the communities that are in dire need of our help. What a great opportunity for two NCAA Tournament teams to play each other for this cause.”

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Tickets are general admission and will cost $10. Click here to buy tickets.

Fans that can't go or want to make an additional donation can contribute to "Hoops 4 Hurricane Relief" here. Proceeds from the game and relief fund will go to help affected areas.

“To be able to help these areas that have seen such devastation due to the hurricanes is the right thing to do," Williams said in a release. "We will be able to play a game against a top-level opponent and have the ability to help people in need in the process. I applaud Coach Martin and his staff for putting this together on such short notice."

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Martin's from South Florida, which was devastated in Hurricane Irma while Williams is originally from Texas, that saw immense flooding during Hurricane Harvey as well.

Gamecock assistant Chuck Martin is also from South Florida and has family affected in Puerto Rico as well.

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The two are longtime friends and frequently get together in the offseason.

South Carolina's regular season kicks off Nov. 10 at Wofford before the opener Nov. 13 against Western Michigan.