Event Calendar
BASKETBALL EVENTS
2023 HALL OF FAME COLLEGE SERIES
The Hall of Fame Series, which is owned and operated by Position Sports, is a collection of multi-game, singular events that will showcase several of the top collegiate basketball teams in exciting non-conference matchups played both domestically and abroad. In March, the Phoenix-based company and the Hall of Fame reached an exclusive 10-year agreement.
The 2023 Hall of Fame Series will take place in Las Vegas (November 6), Charlotte (November 10), Toronto (December 9), San Antonio (December 16), and Phoenix (December 20).
2023 basketball hall of fame tip-off tournament
November 18-19, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
The Basketball Hall of Fame hosts the annual Tip-Off Tournament each November. The Tip-Off Tournament is an NCAA exempt men's basketball tournament sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). Each year, top teams and conferences will compete in the Basketball Hall of Fame's event showcasing its talents in New England's only exempt Division I college basketball tournament. The original Tip-Off was held in Springfield for more than 25 years. The format has changed, but the name has remained the same.
2023 Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Presented By AEA Foundation
November 18-19, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Fusing the immense energy of the Basketball Hall of Fame with an unwavering passion for college basketball, alongside the electrifying charisma of Chris Paul and his trailblazing HBCU endeavors, emerges an unparalleled early-season HBCU college basketball spectacle. Please join us to witness a golden chance for student-athletes hailing from handpicked HBCUs to bask in a once-in-a-lifetime moment of exhilaration and rivalry at the magnificent Mohegan Sun arena! A lineup that boasts the prowess of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the tenacity of Virginia Union, the dynamism of Tuskegee University, and the grit of Winston Salem State University is set to ignite the court with a blaze of talent and ambition.
Mark your calendars, for this is not merely an event—it's an invitation to partake in a seismic celebration of skill, camaraderie, and the indomitable spirit of HBCU excellence. Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind of heart-stopping plays, thunderous cheers, and unforgettable moments as these exceptional athletes redefine the very essence of college basketball excitement.
2023 INVESCO QQQ basketball hall of fame WOMEN's SHOWCASE
December 10, 2023 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
Join us for an exhilarating day of basketball as the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase takes center stage at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. On Sunday, December 10th. Witness a thrilling lineup of powerhouse teams battling it out on the court.
2023 JERRY COLANGELO Classic
December 16, 2023 | Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
The Colangelo Classic is back in Phoenix at Footprint Center on Saturday December 16th. The four game schedule is highlighted by three NCAA Tournament participants in Grand Canyon, Saint Mary's and UCSB. Other teams joining the field include Washington State, Santa Clara, UNLV, Loyola Marymount and Portland. This is the first of two Colangelo college basketball events at Footprint Center this coming December.
2023 Chris Paul HBCU Challenge Presented By AEA Foundation
December 16-17, 2023 | Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Prepare to be blown away by the dynamic fusion of the Basketball Hall of Fame's unbridled love for college basketball and the infectious enthusiasm of Chris Paul and his groundbreaking HBCU initiatives! Brace yourself for an extraordinary early-season HBCU college basketball extravaganza that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as student-athletes hailing from handpicked HBCUs get ready to make history at none other than the iconic Michelob Ultra Arena in dazzling Las Vegas, Nevada.
Get ready to witness a spectacle of talent and passion that promises to redefine the game. This is no ordinary event—it's an exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these remarkable student-athletes to showcase their skills and compete on the grandest stage. Picture the excitement as Texas Southern, North Carolina A&T, Jackson State, and Howard University collide in a collision of pure athleticism and unwavering determination. So don't miss out on the electrifying energy and the heart-pounding action that will set the Michelob Ultra Arena ablaze with unforgettable moments.
2023 Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay
January 12-16, 2023 | Blake Arena at Springfield College, Springfield, MA
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Hoophall Classic annually features the top high school players and teams from around the country. The event is held over the Martin Luther King Day Weekend at Springfield College’s Blake Arena and has hosted many NBA First Round Draft Picks, College All-Americans and McDonald’s All-Americans.
YOUTH EVENTS
BASKETBULL YOUTH EVENTS
BasketBull is an official licensee of the Basketball Hall of Fame approved to run amateur/grassroot basketball tournaments in the spring, summer and fall. The tournaments continue to expand as teams from across the country visit Springfield and the Hall of Fame.
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Elks Hoopshoot
The Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to host The Elks Hoop Shoot, a local weekly shooting contest every Sunday at 2pm. Contestants compete to win an Elks Basketball and become that week’s champ. The event is part of a national weekly program created by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The weekly shootout takes place on Center court inside The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame with participation for Hall of Fame visitors.