– Providence Returns for Fourth Appearance; George Washington, South Florida, and Virginia Tech Round Out Field –
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has revealed the matchups for the annual 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and will feature a doubleheader: Providence vs. Virginia Tech and George Washington vs. South Florida.
“The Hall of Fame Tip-Off has become a staple of the college basketball calendar and a proud tradition for us each season,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Providence has been a part of this event’s history since the early years, and their passionate fan base always brings incredible energy to Mohegan Sun Arena. We’re excited to welcome them back alongside three strong programs for what promises to be a great day of basketball.”
Tickets for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off will go on sale Friday, September 5, via Ticketmaster and on sale at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office starting Saturday, September 6.
Details surrounding the game times, broadcast information, and credentials will be announced at a later date. For more information, please visit hoophall.com.
Quotes from Participating Head Coaches
“We are thrilled to be participating in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Any time you can associate with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame brand is a great honor. We are also excited to play a great opponent to start the season near the birthplace of basketball.” – Chris Caputo, George Washington
“We are excited about the challenge of facing a quality ACC team in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Anytime we can play a high-level opponent like Virginia Tech on a neutral floor, it gives our team an opportunity to grow and prepare for the rigors of the BIG EAST season. This also will be a game that our fans can embrace. Our fan base enjoys traveling to Mohegan Sun, and we appreciate that the Hall of Fame puts these games together, which allows them to see us in action close to home.” – Kim English, Providence
“We’re excited to be competing in the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off event. This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our program nationally, compete against top-tier talent, and proudly represent Bulls Nation. We’re excited for the challenge and the spotlight this brings to USF Basketball.” – Bryan Hodgson, South Florida
“We’re honored and excited to be part of the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun,” said Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young. “It’s a first-class event that showcases some intriguing matchups, and we’re looking forward to a great one with Providence. I have fond memories from the last time we were up there in 2021, and I look forward to taking our team back in November.” – Mike Young, Virginia Tech
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena, one of the busiest sports and entertainment venues in the world today, was awarded the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice award for “Best Casino with Live Entertainment in America.” Mohegan Sun Arena was also named “Best Casino/Resort Venue of the Year” at the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. In 2021, the 10,000-seat Arena also received its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its size in the world from Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena is consistently recognized among the top five venues in the United States, and also in 2021 was named “Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency during the pandemic. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been named the “World’s Best Casino Venue” by Best of Hartford Magazine and is a seven-time national award winner for “Arena of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music Awards and G2E Las Vegas. 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.
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith 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 475 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 hoophall.com and follow @hoophallU.
