– UMass and Boston School to Play for First Time Since 2014 within the Birthplace of Basketball –
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame, in collaboration with key buyers together with Discover Western Mass, Springfield Enterprise Enchancment District, UMass, and the MassMutual Heart is proud to announce the sector of groups for the 2025 Basketball Corridor of Fame Traditional. The annual showcase will happen on December 10 at the MassMutual Heart.
Wednesday, December 10
UMass vs. Boston School
Yale vs. UAlbany
“We’re proud to announce the sector for the 2025 Corridor of Fame Traditional,” stated John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame. “This occasion has turn out to be a staple of our winter lineup, providing an excellent atmosphere for the applications 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 info, and credentials might be introduced at a later date. For extra info, please go to hoophall.com.
Quotes from Collaborating Head Coaches
“The Basketball Corridor of Fame Traditional is a first-class occasion and provides us the chance to play in opposition to a top quality opponent like UMass within the birthplace of basketball – Springfield, Mass. I’m wanting ahead to a implausible expertise for our program and followers.” – Earl Grant, Boston School
“As soon as once more, will probably be an honor to be part of the Corridor of Fame traditional in Springfield, enjoying on the MassMutual Heart. This 12 months, not like the earlier alternatives, will probably be an excellent in-state match-up in opposition to Boston School. This might be nice for basketball in our state and New England.” – Frank Martin, UMass
“We’re thrilled to take part within the Corridor of Fame Traditional. To have the ability to take our crew to the Corridor of Fame and compete within the birthplace of basketball might be a particular second for our program and gamers. Having grown up in close by Amherst and to compete in opposition to former UAlbany Nice Dane and Yale HC James Jones, will probably be an incredible second for our program.” – Dwayne Killings, UAlbany
“We’re excited to take part within the 2025 Basketball Corridor of Fame Traditional! We’ve the chance to play a top quality opponent in an incredible 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 numerous operate 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 enviornment. The power is the proud dwelling to the AHL Springfield Thunderbirds and American Worldwide School D1 Males’s Hockey crew, along with internet hosting household exhibits, live shows, conferences, social and company capabilities, sporting occasions, and extra.
Concerning the Naismith Basketball Corridor of Fame
Situated 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 stage—women and men, beginner {and professional} gamers, coaches, and contributors—each domestically and internationally. The Corridor of Fame museum is dwelling to greater than 475 inductees and over 40,000 sq. toes of basketball historical past. Practically 200,000 individuals go to the Corridor of Fame museum every year to study concerning the sport, expertise the interactive displays, and check their abilities on the Jerry Colangelo “Court docket 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 info on the Basketball Corridor of Fame group, its museum, and occasions, go to hoophall.com and observe @hoophallU.
