Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle Group Reveal Complete Schedule for “Bubbleville” at Mohegan Sun

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

9:00 AM

Men

St. Bonaventure vs. Towson

FloHoops

11:30 AM

Men

Rhode Island vs. Stephen F. Austin

FloHoops

2:00 PM

Men

Virginia vs. Maine

FloHoops

4:30 PM

Men

Florida vs. UMass Lowell

FloHoops

7:00 PM

Men

2k Empire Classic: Villanova vs. Boston College

ESPN

9:30 PM

Men

2k Empire Classic: Baylor vs. Arizona State

ESPN

 

Thursday, November 26, 2020

11:00 AM

Men

Rhode Island vs. Towson

FloHoops

1:30 PM

Men

St. Bonaventure vs. Stephen F. Austin

FloHoops

4:00 PM

Men

Siena vs. Massachusetts

FloHoops

7:00 PM

Men

2k Empire Classic Consolation

ESPN

9:30 PM

Men

2k Empire Classic Championship

ESPN

 

Friday, November 27, 2020

11:30AM

Men

HomeLight Classic: Virginia vs. Florida

ESPN

2:00 PM

Men

Towson vs. Stephen F. Austin

FloHoops

4:30 PM

Men

Massachusetts vs. Delaware

FloHoops

7:00 PM

Men

Central Connecticut State vs. Maine

FloHoops

9:30 PM

Men

St. Bonaventure vs. Army

FloHoops

 

Saturday, November 28, 2020

10:00 AM

Women

AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: Mississippi State vs. Maine

FloHoops

12:30 PM

Women

AFR HOF Women’s Challenge: UConn vs. Quinnipiac

TBA

3:00 PM

Men

Delaware vs. Siena

FloHoops

5:30 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. South Florida

ESPN3

8:00 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. Temple

ESPNEWS

 

Sunday, November 29, 2020

9:30 AM

Women

AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Consolation

FloHoops

12:00 PM

Men

Massachusetts vs. Iona

FloHoops

3:00 PM

Women

AFR HOF Women’s Challenge Championship

ESPN

5:30 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off: Rhode Island vs. Temple

ESPN2

8:00 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off: Virginia Tech vs. South Florida

ESPN2

 

Monday, November 30, 2020

11:30 AM

Men

Vermont vs. Buffalo

FloHoops

2:00 PM

Men

Siena vs. Liberty

FloHoops

9:00 PM

Men

Boston College vs. St. John’s

TBA

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

11:30 AM

Men

St. Bonaventure vs. Vermont

FloHoops

2:30 PM

Men

Roman Legends Classic: USC vs. BYU

ESPN2

5:00 PM

Men

Roman Legends Classic: UConn vs. Vanderbilt

ESPN2

7:30 PM

Men

Iona vs. Buffalo

FloHoops

9:30 PM

Men

Massachusetts vs. South Florida

FloHoops

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

5:30 PM

Men

Vermont vs. Iona

FloHoops

8:00 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Drexel vs. Quinnipiac

FloHoops

 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

1:30 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Drexel

FloHoops

7:00 PM

Men

Roman Legends Classic Championship

ESPN

9:30 PM

Men

Roman Legends Classic Consolation

ESPN2

 

Friday, December 4, 2020

4:00 PM

Men

AFR HOF Tip-Off Springfield Bracket: Albany vs. Quinnipiac

FloHoops

7:00 PM

Women

Jimmy V Women’s Classic: UConn vs. Louisville

ESPN

 

Saturday, December 5, 2020

2:00 PM

Men

UConn vs. North Carolina State

TBA

 

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ESPN’S ‘The Michael Kay Show’ Returns to Mohegan Sun for a Live Broadcast as part of the 33rd Annual CT Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner & Auction

Jan 28, 2020 | Community Relations, Entertainment, General News, Special Events, Sports

Special on-air guests to include MLB pitchers Adam Ottavino & Nathan Eovaldi as well as Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Regional President, Ray Pineault

WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 7th when New York City’s #1 radio show, The Michael Kay Show (98.7 ESPN NY & airs on the YES network) will be broadcasting live from the Wolf Den in Casino of the Earth.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 7th, 3:00pm to 6:30pm in the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun.

IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from the Wolf Den! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 7th beginning at 3:00pm. This special radio broadcast at Mohegan Sun is in support of and occurs just before the 33rd Annual Connecticut Cancer Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Memorabilia Auction, taking place in the Uncas Ballroom. For more info on registration and how to contribute, visit: ctcancerfoundation.org

Currently, special on-air interview guests for The Michel Kay Show broadcast will include Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Regional President, Ray Pineault at 3:10pm, New York Yankees relief pitcher, Adam Ottavino at 4:00pm and Boston Red Sox pitcher,  Nathan Eovaldi, who was tremendous in the 2018 post-season, at 4:30pm.

ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT CANCER FOUNDATION

Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF) was founded in 1987 by John Ellis, former catcher for the NY Yankees and cancer survivor, to financially assist CT cancer patients and their families and fund cancer research.  For the past 33 years, CCF has granted more than $6.1 million to over 7000 CT cancer patients for critical everyday living expenses and $2.2 million to cancer research.   CCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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 two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 80 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.

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AMERICAN CORNHOLE LEAGUE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT #4

Jun 7, 2019 | Community Relations, General News, Special Events

Over $30,000 in Cash Payouts Broadcast Live on ESPN at
Mohegan Sun

WHAT:  The American Cornhole League National Championships (ACL) will host its fourth national installment of the 2019 Johnsonville Cornhole Championships and the 2019 ACL Pro Invitational at Mohegan Sun!

Players range in ages of 15-70; a maximum of 384 ACL Pro/Advanced: 128 Competitive, 128 Social and 64 Junior players for a total of 704 players.

**NOTE: Some events will be Live Broadcasted on ESPN 2 on Thursday 7/4/2019 (1:00pm – 3:00pm ET) and Live on ESPN3 Friday, 7/5/2019 (8:00pm – 10:00pm). Schedule is always subject to change.

If you are looking for some great visuals for b-roll– this is it!

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 3rd: 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Thursday, July 4th: 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday, July 5th: 8:00am – 10:00pm

Saturday, July 6th: 8:00am – 6:00pm

WHERE:     Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd

Uncasville, CT 06382

WHO:  Interview opportunities with Stacey Moore, Commissioner of the American Cornhole League and Top Players all around the country


On site contacts: Marlon LeWinter, American Cornhole League:  (cell) 516-982-1196

Charisse Huff, Mohegan Sun Public Relations Specialist: [email protected]

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ESPN’S ‘The Michael Kay Show’ Broadcasting Live From Mohegan Sun With On-Air Guests Steve Pearce, Jerry Remy, John Flaherty & more

Jan 28, 2019 | Entertainment, General News, Sports

WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 8th when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show and the YES network will be broadcasting live from The Cabaret Theatre.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, February 8th, 3:00pm – 6:30pm in The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun.

IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from The Cabaret Theatre! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 8th beginning at 3:00pm.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

3:30pm – John

3:45pm – John Ellis & Ray Pineault

4:00pm – Miguel Andujar

4:15pm – Jerry Remy

4:30pm – Steve Pearce

4:45pm – Luis Severino

5:05pm – Luke Voit

*schedule subject to change

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 YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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Live Broadcast Of 98.7 ESPN New York’s Michael Kay Show To Take Place On Friday, February 9th

Jan 29, 2018 | Entertainment, General News, Sports

WHAT: Join us at Mohegan Sun on Friday, February 9th when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show and the YES Network will be broadcasting live from The Cabaret Theatre.


WHEN/ WHERE: Friday, February 9th
3:00pm to 6:30pm

The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Get the scoop on the latest New York sports headlines and more when 98.7 ESPN New York’s The Michael Kay Show with Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg broadcasts live from The Cabaret Theatre! Catch up on all the latest sports talk on Friday, February 9th beginning at 3:00pm.
Interview Schedule:

  • 3:10pm – John Ellis
  • 3:50pm – Ray Pineault
  • 4:30pm – Tommy Kahnle
  • 4:50pm – David Robertson

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 YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.

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