– Huskies to Face Boston College in Doubleheader at Mohegan Sun –
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the matchups for the second annual Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Event. The NCAA waiver-approved doubleheader will feature UConn’s men’s and women’s basketball teams against Boston College on October 13 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The event will mark the first appearance for the UConn women’s team since capturing their 12th national championship in April. UConn’s men’s team returns to the event after headlining the first edition last October vs. Rhode Island.
“This year’s showcase is especially exciting as it brings together both the men’s and women’s teams from two prominent New England programs—UConn and Boston College,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Taking place over a holiday weekend, it’s a great chance for fans to enjoy high-level basketball and regional pride at Mohegan Sun.”
“To have another day of exhibition UConn basketball, this time featuring both the men and women, is something that basketball fans throughout the state will love,” said Jeff Hamilton, President & GM of Mohegan Sun. “Mohegan Sun has long been a proud partner with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and we’re thrilled about this special night on October 13th inside Mohegan Sun Arena, welcoming some great basketball between the Huskies and Boston College Eagles.”
Tickets for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Game will go on sale on Friday, August 1, via Ticketmaster and at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office starting Saturday, August 2.
Additional details surrounding game time, broadcast information, and credentials will be announced at a later date. For more information, please visit hoophall.com.
Quotes from Participating Head Coaches
“We had a great experience playing in the Hall of Fame Exhibition game last year. It’s an honor to be asked back and even more special to be competing alongside our championship women’s program. The Hall of Fame always puts on top-notch events, and it’s an exciting opportunity to take on a quality opponent and give our fans an early look at this year’s team.” – Dan Hurley, UConn (men)
“This exhibition game against UConn will be a great opportunity for our team with live-game action during the preseason,” said head coach Earl Grant. “It will be good preparation for the upcoming season with a match-up against a long-time rival and one of the top programs in the country at Mohegan Sun Arena.” – Earl Grant, Boston College (men)
“We’re excited to participate in another Basketball Hall of Fame event this year. It’ll be a great day for UConn fans to see both the men’s and women’s programs at Mohegan Sun to kick off the 2025-26 season.“ – Geno Auriemma, UConn (women)
“Playing UConn in an exhibition at Mohegan Sun is a great experience for our team. The opportunity to compete against the 2025 National Champions in such a beautiful arena – the home of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun – is an incredible opportunity to grow and improve.” – Joanna Bernabei-McNamee, Boston College (women)
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 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 nonprofit 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.
