Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Collegiate Event to Feature 40 Teams in 45 Games Over 11 Days
Uncasville, CT – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle 
Group today announced the complete schedule of matchups for the season-opening event known as “Bubbleville.” Games will be played November 25 – December 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Bubbleville will house several events relocated and reimagined due to COVID-19 and provides a controlled environment with teams and event staff adhering to tribal, government, and NCAA health and safety protocols and testing requirements. At this time, all games are expected to be played without fans in attendance.
The event will feature 45 games in 11 days, showcasing 40 NCAA Division I men’s and women’s teams. The schedule will be headlined by several preseason ranked squads including #2 Baylor, #3 Villanova, #4 Virginia, #18 Arizona State and#20 Oregon for the men and #3 UConn, #5 Louisville and #6 Mississippi State for the women. Select games will be available on ESPN networks. All games airing on ESPN networks will also be available on the ESPN App, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. All other games will be streamed via FloHoops. The schedule to date is available below, along with broadcast information.
In the coming days, additional games featuring Oregon and Missouri will be added to the schedule on December 2 and 3. Each school will play two games, including one game against each other.
Events taking place in Bubbleville include the Roman Legends Classic presented by Old Trapper, the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the HomeLight Classic, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge, the Jimmy V Women’s Classic and several pods and single game contests developed specifically for Bubbleville.
To learn more, visit https://www.hoophall.com/events/bubbleville or follow @hoophall #Bubbleville on Twitter and Instagram.
About Mohegan Sun Arena:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Now and is also consistently ranked top 15 in the “World for All Size Venues.” The award–winning venue was named “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” in 2016 and is a seven–time Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) national award–winner for “Arena of the Year,” with the most recent recognition coming in 2019. For more information and updates on Mohegan Sun Arena, call 1.888.226.7711 or visit Mohegan Sun.
About the Gazelle Group:
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm, specializing in event production and management, client representation, and sponsorship consulting. Gazelle produces numerous nationally-recognized events, such as the 2K Empire Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project presented by Continental Tire, the Roman Legends Classic Presented by Old Trapper, the Gotham Classic, the Sunshine Slam, the Bluegrass Showcase, the Holiday Face-Off, and the College Basketball Invitational. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit www.hoophall.com, follow @hoophall #Bubbleville or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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9:00 AM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Virginia vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Men
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Florida vs. UMass Lowell
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Villanova vs. Boston College
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic: Baylor vs. Arizona State
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ESPN
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
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11:00 AM
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Men
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Rhode Island vs. Towson
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FloHoops
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1:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Massachusetts
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Consolation
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ESPN
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9:30 PM
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Men
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2k Empire Classic Championship
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ESPN
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Friday, November 27, 2020
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11:30AM
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Men
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HomeLight Classic: Virginia vs. Florida
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ESPN
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Towson vs. Stephen F. Austin
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FloHoops
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4:30 PM
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Massachusetts vs. Delaware
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Men
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Central Connecticut State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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9:30 PM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Army
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FloHoops
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
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10:00 AM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: Mississippi State vs. Maine
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FloHoops
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12:30 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: UConn vs. Quinnipiac
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TBA
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3:00 PM
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Men
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Delaware vs. Siena
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FloHoops
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. South Florida
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ESPN3
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. Temple
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ESPNEWS
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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9:30 AM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Consolation
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FloHoops
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12:00 PM
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Men
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Massachusetts vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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3:00 PM
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Women
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AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Championship
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ESPN
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5:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. Temple
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ESPN2
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8:00 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. South Florida
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ESPN2
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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Vermont vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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2:00 PM
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Men
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Siena vs. Liberty
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FloHoops
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9:00 PM
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Boston College vs. St. John’s
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TBA
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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11:30 AM
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Men
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St. Bonaventure vs. Vermont
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FloHoops
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2:30 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: USC vs. BYU
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ESPN2
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5:00 PM
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Men
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Roman Legends Classic: UConn vs. Vanderbilt
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ESPN2
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7:30 PM
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Iona vs. Buffalo
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FloHoops
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9:30 PM
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Massachusetts vs. South Florida
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FloHoops
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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5:30 PM
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Men
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Vermont vs. Iona
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FloHoops
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8:00 PM
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Drexel vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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1:30 PM
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Men
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Drexel
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Roman Legends Classic Championship
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ESPN
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Roman Legends Classic Consolation
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ESPN2
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Friday, December 4, 2020
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AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Quinnipiac
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FloHoops
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7:00 PM
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Women
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Jimmy V Women’s Classic: UConn vs. Louisville
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ESPN
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
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2:00 PM
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Men
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UConn vs. North Carolina State
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TBA
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Jan 9, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
The Eastern Connecticut Conference gets its own “Run to the Sun” when the ECC Division title games come to Mohegan Sun; Tickets on-sale January 28th
UNCASVILLE, CT (January 9, 2019) – The high school basketball season in Eastern Connecticut is shaping up to produce another thrilling tournament season and along with the CIAC State Finals that arrive in mid-March, Mohegan Sun Arena will be hosting the Eastern Connecticut Conference High School Basketball Championship Games for the first time, on February 26th. The ECC is home to standout athlete’s, Dev Ostrowski of East Lyme, JJ Brennan of Waterford, Chase Anderson of Bacon Academy, Ken Turner of Ledyard & Max Lee of St. Bernard and many more, all looking to lead their teams to the conference title and beyond.
When / Where: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, 6:00pm (Division II) & 8:00pm (Division II) | 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Tickets: Tickets are $10.00 and are valid for the full two-game session. Advance tickets go on-sale Monday, January 28th at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office at 10:00am on January 28th.
“This is a chance to take advantage of a world-class facility and give the kids a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Said Jim Buonocore, Ledyard Athletic Director & ECC Chair. “It’s a testament to the quality of programs we have in the league. We can’t thank Tom [Cantone] and Mohegan Sun enough for this opportunity.”
“We are always excited to host sporting events,” Mohegan Sun VP of Sports & Entertainment, Tom Cantone said. “This is a great way to get the local community together in a fun, competitive spirit in a popular venue.”
The ECC featured three divisions last year, from which two conference tournaments took place, with Waterford & St. Bernard’s taking home titles. The ECC was restructured to four total divisions for the 2018-2019 season, and tournament play will now consist of all Division I & II schools battling it out for the title, with the same taking place for Division III & IV. Both championship games at Mohegan Sun Arena will also be streamed live on TheDay.com.
The ECC has a storied athletic history, and high school basketball is certainly a notable category. From the 1980s to present, the conference has produced the likes of Harold Pressley (St. Bernard High School, Villanova, Sacramento Kings), Tyson Wheeler (New London High School, University of Rhode Island), Sam Cheung (Waterford High School, Coast Guard Academy), Alex Jensen (Stonington High School, University of Vermont), Mark Jones (NFA, University of Dayton), Kris Dunn (New London High School, Providence College, Chicago Bulls) and Mike Buscetto, (Waterford High School, SNHU). In recent years, the ECC has further entrenched itself as one of the best high school basketball conferences in New England, with incredible talent and exhilarating, packed crowds, often reaching the thousands for rivalry & tournament based games.
ABOUT ECC: The Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) is an interscholastic athletic league made up of 18 member high schools, whose geographical footprint reaches from the Massachusetts border to the Long Island Sound and from the Rhode Island border to just east of the Connecticut River. The league sponsors 29 sports throughout the school year with each sport culminating in a league championship. Nearly 5000 student-athletes compete yearly in the ECC. The ECC is a league steeped in history, producing countless CIAC State Champions. The league continues to be on the forefront of high school athletics in the state of Connecticut and is positioned to continue as a leader for years to come.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA: Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Oct 12, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports
Michigan’s Fab Five: A Look Back takes place at 8:30pm on Saturday, November 17th; The Michigan Wolverine’s also play in Mohegan Sun Arena at Noon on November 17th
WHAT: Three former players from one of the most electrifying NCAA Division 1 teams to ever take the court will be on hand at Mohegan Sun inside the Earth Ballroom for a special appearance and Q&A session. The event features Jalen 
Rose, Jimmy King & Ray Jackson and is hosted by ESPNs Mike Greenberg. The group will relive memories and take questions related to their “Fab Five,” days in the early 1990s that took the basketball world by storm. Rose, King and Jackson, with stars Chris Webber & Juwan Howard, reached the NCAA Championship game in 1993.
WHEN: Saturday, November 17th at 8:30pm. (doors open at 7:30pm)
WHERE: The new Earth Ballroom inside Earth Expo & Convention Center.
IN DETAIL: Tickets to Michigan’s Fab Five: A Look Back are on sale now for $50.00 and are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
This event is open to all ages. Guests must purchase tickets in advance at the Mohegan Sun Box Office to attend. Ticket pick-up is available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office until 6:00pm on the night of event. Will Call will be located in the Earth Ballroom pre-function area from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
*Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks from a cash bar will be offered.
At Noon on November 17th, The Michigan Wolverine’s are set to take on George Washington University, followed by South Carolina vs. Providence College at 2:30pm in the 2018 Air Force Reserve Tip-Off Tournament Presented by CITI at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and ticketmaster.com.
ABOUT THE FAB FIVE: The 1991 University of Michigan Men’s Basketball team, known as the “Fab Five,” consisted of four McDonald’s High-school All-American’s (Howard, King, Rose & Webber) and is regarded as one of the most talented recruiting classes in NCAA Basketball history. Detroit natives Chris Webber (#1) and Jalen Rose (#5) joined Chicago native Juwan Howard (#3) and two recruits from Texas: Plano’s Jimmy King (#9) and Austin’s Ray Jackson (#84). In the first game starting together as a regular unit in February of 1992, the five freshman scored all the team’s points against Notre Dame. Four of the five members from the trend-setting team went on to play in the NBA.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN:
Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
Jun 25, 2018 | Boxing, Comedy, Entertainment, General News, Hot Summer Fun, Sports, Travel & Leisure
Headliners include U2, Britney Spears, Charlie Puth, Camila Cabello, 5 Seconds of Summer, Sugarland and so many more!
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 25, 2018) – Mohegan Sun is rolling out the best in entertainment for all types of fans and concertgoers! From live music, to comedy, the CT Sun and boxing, there is no other place to experience the variety of entertainment Mohegan Sun will bring this summer. In late June, the Barenaked Ladies kick off the summer with a spectacle you won’t want to miss. A record of more than 290 shows and sporting events will follow this performance, for a full 10 weeks until September 3rd.
The star-studded lineup set to hit Mohegan Sun Arena includes: Barenaked Ladies June 29th, Slugfest at the Sun (STAR Boxing) June 30th, U2 July 3rd, The Off Color Comedy Tour Presented by Comix July 7th, Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers July 8th, Barry Manilow July 10th, Britney Spears July 15th, Charlie Puth July 19th, Jeff Dunham July 21st, Evanescence & Lindsey Stirling July 25th, Smashing Pumpkins July 29th, Camila Cabello July 31st, Halestorm + In This Moment August 2nd, Rise Against August 3rd, Jason Mraz August 4th, Brantley Gilbert August 11th, 3 Doors Down & Collective Soul August 16th, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy August 24th & 25th, 5 Seconds of Summer August 29th, Sugarland August 30th and Fall Out Boy August 31st. Tickets are available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to Ticketmaster.com or call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000.
The Wolf Den – open seven days a week, free and for guests 21 and over – will bring in acts such as Phil Dirt & The Dozers June 25th, Jimmy & The Hat Tricks June 25th, Aubrie Sellers June 28th, Tonic June 29th, Charo June 30th, Chris Lane July 1st, Crazy On You – A Tribute to Heart July 2nd, Steve Azar July 5th, Robert Randolph & The Family Band July 6th, Little Anthony & The Imperials July 7th, Michael Tyler July 8th, Red Light July 9th, Jeff Pitchell’s Legends July 12th, From Ashes To New July 13th, Home Free July 14th, The Social Animals July 15th, Wildee July 16th, Remember When Rock Was Young July 19th, 10 Years July 20th, ZZ Ward July 21st, Tony Jackson July 22nd, Juice Box July 23rd, Runaway June July 26th, Katey Sagal & The Reluctant Apostles July 27th, Mike Delguidice & Big Shot July 28th, Carbon Leaf July 29th, Sugar July 30th, The McCartney Years August 2nd, Luke Pell August 3rd, Us The Duo August 4th, Seth Ennis August 5th, No Mind August 6th, Boogie Wonder Band August 9th, Cam August 10th, The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular August 11th & 12th, The Pop Rocks August 13th, Walker McGuire August 16th, The Menzingers August 17th, Eli Young Band August 18th, Draw The Line August 19th, Wicked Peach August 20th, Michael Ray August 23rd, Hatebreed August 24th, Everclear August 25th, The Doo Wop Project August 26th, Fast Ricky August 27th, Hannah Ellis August 30th and Canaan Smith August 31st.
Mohegan Sun’s very own WNBA team Connecticut Sun will have multiple home games inside Mohegan Sun Arena throughout June, July and August! Home games include:
- CT Sun VS. Indiana Fever – Wednesday, June 27th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. NY Liberty – Wednesday, July 11th at 11:30am
- CT Sun VS. Phoenix Mercury – Friday, July 13th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Atlanta Dream – Tuesday, July 17th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Seattle Storm – Friday, July 20th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Washington Mystics – Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. NY Liberty – Wednesday, August 1st at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Las Vegas Aces – Sunday, August 5th at 3:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Chicago Sky – Sunday, August 12th at 3:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Dallas Wings – Tuesday, August 14th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. Minnesota Lynx – Friday, August 17th at 7:00pm
- CT Sun VS. LA Sparks – Sunday, August 19th at 3:00pm
For more information on events at Mohegan Sun, visit our website or call the Entertainment Hotline at 1.888.226.7711 X 27163.
About Mohegan Sun: Owned by Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, 2 world-class spas, a golf course, over 90 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram@mohegansun, view us on YouTubeand find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
May 16, 2018 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports
UNCASVILLE, CT (May 16, 2018) – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the field of teams and brackets for the 2018 Tip-Off Tournament presented by Citi. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will take place Friday, November 16th through Sunday, November 18th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Eight schools will compete in two four-team brackets with campus round games leading up to the Mohegan Sun Arena contests.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year’s Tip-Off Tournament are: George Washington University (Atlantic 10), College of the Holy Cross (Patriot League), University of Michigan (Big Ten), Norfolk State University (Mid-Eastern), Providence College (Big East), Siena College (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), University of South Carolina (SEC) and Stony Brook University (America East).
“With the recent extension of our partnership with Mohegan Sun and the addition of Citi as our presenting partner, we couldn’t be more excited about this year’s event,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “The Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament has cemented itself as one of the best early season competitions and we look forward to hosting this year’s teams and loyal fans.”
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will continue to serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the addition of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum in Springfield, Massachusetts.
General public tickets will go on sale Friday, September 7th at 10:00am ET via all Ticketmaster outlets and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Pre-sales for participating schools begin Friday, June 1st. Neutral site game schedule, television details and an exclusive pre-sale opportunity via Citi will be released at a later date. For more information, please visit halloffametipoff.com.
Naismith Bracket
George Washington University
University of Michigan
Providence College
University of South Carolina
Springfield Bracket
College of the Holy Cross
Norfolk State University
Siena College
Stony Brook University
Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament presented by Citi Schedule
Campus Round Schedule
November 6th
Siena College at Providence College
Norfolk State University at University of Michigan
Stony Brook University at George Washington University
November 8th
Siena College at George Washington University
November 9th
Stony Brook University at University of South Carolina
November 10th
Holy Cross at University of Michigan
November 13th
Holy Cross at Providence College
Norfolk State University at University of South Carolina
Neutral Site Brackets at Mohegan Sun Arena (November 16th– 17th – 18th)
Springfield Bracket
Day 1
Stony Brook University vs Holy Cross
Norfolk State University vs Siena College
Day 2
Consolation Game
Championship Game
Naismith Bracket
Day 1
University of Michigan vs George Washington University
University of South Carolina vs Providence College
Day 2
Consolation Game
Championship Game
Quotes from Participating Head Coaches
“We’re excited to be part of such a prestigious field in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun. We’ve always prided ourselves on playing a difficult non-conference slate and this will provide us a great test early in the season.” – Maurice Joseph, George Washington University
“This prestigious tournament includes an extremely competitive field and will be one of the highlights of our schedule. We thank the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for organizing this wonderful event and are excited to be participating.” – Bill Carmody, College of the Holy Cross
“We are looking forward to the opportunity to play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a unique event which allows us to get some quality games early in the season. We have heard wonderful things about Mohegan Sun and its arena and know our Northeast alumni base will help make it a great environment.” – John Beilein, University of Michigan
“We are honored and excited to play in this year’s Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. When we played a few years back, the experience was tremendous. Our program will be ready for the difficult challenges this tournament presents.” – Robert Jones, Norfolk State University
“We are looking forward to playing in the 2018 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun. We enjoy playing at Mohegan Sun Arena and had a great experience in 2014 when we participated in the event. The arena provides a perfect setting for an in-season tournament and the location is ideal for our fans.” – Ed Cooley, Providence College
“We are very excited to be a part of the 2018 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a great opportunity for our team and we look forward to playing at Mohegan Sun Arena in nearby Connecticut.” – Jeff Boals, Stony Brook University
“We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, where we get to host two games against quality opponents, and then travel to Mohegan Sun for two more quality matchups. First, against a consistent NCAA Tournament team in Providence, and then versus either Michigan or George Washington. These four games will continue to add not just to the strength of our schedule, but to the quality of our program.” – Frank Martin, University of South Carolina
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent the MAAC at this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-off Tournament and are excited to compete in the event. We look forward to the challenge of playing at two perennially strong programs in Providence and George Washington, as well as the opportunity to be showcased twice at Mohegan Sun Arena.” – Jamion Christian, Siena College
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun Arena is now ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and Venues Today. It has won “Casino of The Year” at the Country Music Awards in 2008 & 2010 and in 2013, was voted “Arena Of The Year” at the G2E Global Gaming Conference in Las Vegas. Mohegan Sun Arena was also ranked among the top 10 arena venues in the nation for 2014, regardless of size. In 2015, Mohegan Sun took home the IEBA award for “Casino of the Year.” Mohegan Sun also won “Casino of the Year” in 2 categories at the 2013 & 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1-888.226-7711, ext. 27163.
About Citi:
Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 11 member institutions: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University and Siena College. For more on the conference, please visit maacsports.com.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate and high school, for both men and women on the global stage.
For more information:
Visit us on the web: hoophall.com
Facebook: facebook.com/BBHOF
Twitter/Instagram: @hoophall #HOFTipOff
Call: 1-877-4-HOOPLA
Hall of Fame Media Contact:
Nicole Taylor, Position Sports
480-861-2442
[email protected]
