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ARMY NATIONAL GUARD HOOPHALL CLASSIC PRESENTED BY SPALDING ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR 23RD ANNUAL SHOWCASE IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and schedule for the 2025 Army National Guard Hoophall Classic, presented by Spalding, an annual basketball showcase now in its 23rd year. Games will be played at Blake Arena from January 16-20, 2025, at Springfield College, the Birthplace of Basketball. Read full story
NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE PRESEASON WATCH LIST FOR THE 2025 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CENTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Lisa Leslie Award. Read full story
NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR INAUGURAL ARMY NATIONAL GUARD HOOPHALL INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY SPALDING
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and schedule for the inaugural Army National Guard Hoophall Invitational presented by Spalding. The event will be played on January 18-19, 2025 at seven Springfield school sites: Springfield Central High School, Putnam High School, High School of Science and Technology, High School of Commerce, Rebecca Johnson School, Pope Francis Preparatory School, and Springfield International Charter School. The new Army National Guard Hoophall Invitational presented by Spalding joins the Hoophall Classic, Hoophall Prep Showcase, and Jr. Hoophall Classic to make a basketball festival of visitors coming to Springfield to take part in Hoophall Weekend. Read full story
NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE PRESEASON WATCH LIST FOR THE 2025 MEN’S AND WOMEN’S POWER FORWARD OF THE YEAR AWARDS
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Karl Malone Award and, in partnership with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2025 Katrina McClain Award. Read full story