– UMass and Boston Faculty to Play for First Time Since 2014 within the Birthplace of Basketball –
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame, in collaboration with key traders together with Discover Western Mass, Springfield Enterprise Enchancment District, UMass, and the MassMutual Heart is proud to announce the sphere of groups for the 2025 Basketball Corridor of Fame Basic. The annual showcase will happen on December 10 at the MassMutual Heart.
Wednesday, December 10
UMass vs. Boston Faculty
Yale vs. UAlbany
“We’re proud to announce the sphere for the 2025 Corridor of Fame Basic,” stated John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame. “This occasion has change into a staple of our winter lineup, providing a fantastic atmosphere for the packages and drawing sturdy assist from the area people. We look ahead to welcoming these groups to the ‘Birthplace of Basketball’ this December.”
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 5, at massmutualcenter.com.
Particulars surrounding the sport time, broadcast data, and credentials shall be introduced at a later date. For extra data, please go to hoophall.com.
Quotes from Collaborating Head Coaches
“The Basketball Corridor of Fame Basic is a first-class occasion and provides us the chance to play towards a high quality opponent like UMass within the birthplace of basketball – Springfield, Mass. I’m wanting ahead to a incredible expertise for our program and followers.” – Earl Grant, Boston Faculty
“As soon as once more, will probably be an honor to be part of the Corridor of Fame basic in Springfield, enjoying on the MassMutual Heart. This 12 months, in contrast to the earlier alternatives, will probably be a fantastic in-state match-up towards Boston Faculty. This shall be nice for basketball in our state and New England.” – Frank Martin, UMass
“We’re thrilled to take part within the Corridor of Fame Basic. To have the ability to take our crew to the Corridor of Fame and compete within the birthplace of basketball shall be a particular second for our program and gamers. Having grown up in close by Amherst and to compete towards former UAlbany Nice Dane and Yale HC James Jones, will probably be an amazing second for our program.” – Dwayne Killings, UAlbany
“We’re excited to take part within the 2025 Basketball Corridor of Fame Basic! We have now the chance to play a high quality opponent in an amazing basketball venue.” – James Jones, Yale
About MassMutual Heart
MassMutual Heart is managed by the leisure and hospitality trade chief, MGM Springfield, and owned by the Massachusetts Conference Heart Authority. MassMutual Heart is Western Massachusetts’ most various perform area, with over 100,000 sq. ft. of assembly area, together with a 40,000 sq. ft. versatile exhibit corridor, 5 fully-functional assembly rooms, a 15,000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an 8,000-seat area. The power is the proud residence to the AHL Springfield Thunderbirds and American Worldwide Faculty D1 Males’s Hockey crew, along with internet hosting household reveals, live shows, conferences, social and company capabilities, sporting occasions, and extra.
Concerning the Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame
Positioned in Springfield, Massachusetts, the town the place basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame is an impartial non-profit 501(c)(3) group devoted to selling, preserving, and celebrating the sport of basketball at each degree—women and men, newbie {and professional} gamers, coaches, and contributors—each domestically and internationally. The Corridor of Fame museum is residence to greater than 475 inductees and over 40,000 sq. toes of basketball historical past. Almost 200,000 folks go to the Corridor of Fame museum annually to be taught in regards to the sport, expertise the interactive reveals, and take a look at their abilities on the Jerry Colangelo “Courtroom of Goals.” Finest recognized for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the sport’s elite, the Corridor of Fame additionally operates over 70 highschool and collegiate competitions yearly all through the nation and overseas. For extra data on the Basketball Corridor of Fame group, its museum, and occasions, go to hoophall.com and observe @hoophallU.
