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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Geno Auriemma Returns To Mohegan Sun For A Special Signings & Sightings Event

Jul 2, 2018 | General News, Special Events

WHAT: Mohegan Sun welcomes back UCONN coach Geno Auriemma on Friday, July 20th for a special Signings & Sightings event.

WHEN/WHERE: Friday, July 20th

Signing Event – 5:30pm

Bottom of Winter Entrance Escalators

NOTE: Media opportunities are available. Please contact Melissa Tarlton at 860.862.4492 or [email protected] for more information.

IN DETAIL: Legendary basketball coach Geno Auriemma makes a slam dunk with fans during an exclusive Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun. On Friday, July 20th, stop by the bottom of the Winter Escalator to meet Geno as he signs autographs for fans before the Connecticut Sun game in the Arena, featuring some of his former players!

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Geno Auriemma will only be signing the headshots given out at event OR 1 personal item per guest. There will be no personalization. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed starting at 4:00pm at the signing location at the bottom of the Winter Entrance escalators.

ABOUT SIGNINGS & SIGHTINGS: Mohegan Sun’s Signings & Sightings, presented in collaboration with Spin Street, is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows guests to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s biggest entertainers.  Whether it’s an up-and-coming band, well-known comedian or chart-topping musician, a Signings & Sightings event provides artists with an exciting opportunity to share their latest work in an interactive way with fans.  Spin Street, located in The Shops at Mohegan Sun, offers a variety of music, movies and entertainment memorabilia with special signing merchandise available for each Signings & Sightings event.

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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Mohegan Sun Hosts Basketball Hall of Fame Tip – Off Tournament and Holiday Showcases

Sep 8, 2017 | General News, Special Events, Sports

Tickets on sale today

UNCASVILLE, CT (September 8, 2017) –   The Basketball Hall of Fame is hosting three upcoming tournaments at Mohegan Sun Arena: the Tip – Off Tournament, Women’s Holiday Showcase and Men’s Holiday Showcase.
First is the Tip – Off Tournament on Saturday, November 18th at 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm and Sunday, November 19th at 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm and 8:00pm. Playing from the Naismith bracket is Boston College, La Salle University, Northwestern University and Texas Tech University. Playing from the Springfield bracket is Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, University of Main and University of South Alabama.

Tickets are $150.00, $65.00, $25.00 and $10.00 and go on sale today at 10:00am 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.  Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 9th.

Next to come to Mohegan Sun Arena is the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Holiday Showcaseon Tuesday, December 19th.  UCONN takes on Oklahoma at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $115.00, $32.00 and $15.00 and go on sale today at 10:00am 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.  Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 9th.

The third tournament The Basketball Hall of Fame is hosting at Mohegan Sun Arena is the Holiday Showcase.  St. John’s will play against Saint Joseph’s and Providence plays against Houston on Wednesday, December 20th at 4:30pm and 7:00pm.  Tickets are $150.00, $65.00, $25.00 and$10.00 and go on sale today at 10:00am 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.  Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, September 9th.

Media credentials may be requested at www.hoophall.com/media-request.

Media opportunities are available. Please contact Nicole Taylor at 480.861.2442 or [email protected] for more information.

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.

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Coach Geno Auriemma Returns For Signings & Sightings Event at Mohegan Sun

May 4, 2017 | General News, Special Events, Sports


WHAT: Mohegan Sun welcomes back UCONN coach Geno Auriemma for a very special Signings & Sightings event moderated by former Husky and current Connecticut Sun standout, Morgan Tuck, on Thursday, May 25th.
WHEN: Thursday, May 25th
6:00pm – Live Q&A
6:30pm – Signing Event
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Mohegan Sun shoots and scores with an exclusive Signings & Sightings event featuring a live Q&A and signing with Geno Auriemma. Moderated by CT Sun star and former UCONN player Morgan Tuck, the Q&A session will shine the spotlight on UCONN’s head coach. A free autograph session with Geno will follow in The Shops concourse on Thursday, May 25th.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Geno will be signing 1 piece of memorabilia per guest OR the headshot distributed at the event. Signing personalization and personal photos are prohibited.

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Connecticut Sun Players To Star In Latest Signings & Sightings Event at Mohegan Sun

Aug 11, 2016 | General News, Sports


WHAT: Join Connecticut Sun’s Morgan Tuck & Kelly Faris on Thursday, September 15th as they sign autographs and meet fans during a special Signings & Sightings event at Mohegan Sun.
WHEN: Thursday, September 15th
6:30pm
The Shops at Mohegan Sun
IN DETAIL: Keep the summer sizzle going and join Connecticut Sun stars, Morgan Tuck and Kelly Faris when they stop by The Shops concourse for a free autograph session on Thursday, September 15th. Don’t miss your chance to meet these former UCONN players during this exclusive Signings & Sightings event.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, Morgan & Kelly will only be signing the headshots given out at event OR 1 personal item per guest. There will be no personalization. This event is bracelet-only. A limited number of bracelets will be distributed starting at 5:30pm at the signing location in The Shops concourse. Participants must have a bracelet in order to gain entry into the signing line. Photos taken with personal cameras are prohibited.
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, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 85 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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