Elite College Basketball Programs to Play at AmericanAirlines Arena November 27,
Additional community events to take place in the week leading up to double-header
Miami, Florida – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the title sponsor and a variety of events taking place in the Miami-area surrounding the first-ever ARS® / Rescue Rooter® Hoophall Miami Invitational, a premier college basketball showcase held in conjunction with AmericanAirlines Arena the day after Thanksgiving. The one-day double-header on Friday, November 27, 2015 will feature Kentucky vs. South Florida and Ohio State vs. Memphis.
"ARS® / Rescue Rooter® is proud to announce our title sponsorship of the 2015 Basketball Hall of Fame Hoophall Miami Invitational, as well as the other Hall of Fame events scheduled for this year,” said Christopher Mellon, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer of American Residential Services LLC. “The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an organization built on excellence and we are excited to be associated with them for their fantastic schedule of events."
“The Basketball Hall of Fame is thrilled to be bringing premier college basketball matchups to Miami for the Thanksgiving holiday,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We look forward to engaging with the Miami community and would like to express our sincere gratitude to ARS / Rescue Rooter, the Miami HEAT and AmericanAirlines Arena for their support of these Hall of Fame events.”
To tip-off the festivities, the ARS® / Rescue Rooter® Hoophall Miami Invitational will feature local high school teams in a one-day quadruple-header at AmericanAirlines Arena on the evening of Tuesday, November 24th. The event will provide a unique experience for elite teams from South Florida and their fans, with a $13 ticket to the high school games also granting access to the college match-ups on Friday. High school game times and match-ups will be released at a later date.
On Wednesday, November 25th, AmericanAirlines Arena will host the Hall of Fame Legends Luncheon, bringing together business professionals from the Miami-area and benefitting the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Alonzo Mourning’s Mourning Family Foundation. The luncheon will be a star-studded meet and greet event with the legends of the game including Hall of Famers like Mourning and Pat Riley.
Also taking place on the 25th is the Hall of Fame Youth Clinic at Alonzo Mourning’s Overtown Youth Center. This 90-minute event will be hosted by Alonzo Mourning and college players participating in the ARS® / Rescue Rooter® Hoophall Miami Invitational. Attendees of the clinic will also be treated to the big games on Friday evening. Local businesses may show their support for the youth of Miami by donating game tickets to the main event. For more information call 786-777-4FUN.
After celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, Kentucky, South Florida, Ohio State and Memphis will take the floor at AmericanAirlines Arena on November 27th. A special tailgate and youth chalk talk open to ticket holders is scheduled for 3:00pm, including a DJ, contests, food, prizes and a basketball legend guest speaker. Game times are slated for 5:00pm and 7:30pm eastern and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2 respectively.
Tickets are available for the 2015 ARS® / Rescue Rooter® Hoophall Miami Invitational via Ticketmaster.com. Groups of 10 or more may purchase discounted tickets at http://www.aaarena.com/hoophallgroups.
About AmericanAirlines Arena
Since its opening on December 31, 1999, the 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena has proudly hosted megastars such as Marc Anthony, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, One Direction, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, U2, Justin Timberlake, Phish, Madonna, Maná, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars to name a few. In addition, AmericanAirlines Arena is home to family shows such as the Harlem Globetrotters, Disney on Ice, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which maintains a long term, exclusive South Florida run. AmericanAirlines Arena has also played host to several live televised events including the 2004 and 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, the prestigious Latin Grammy Awards and four NBA Finals, each placing Miami in the international spotlight. Private events have included product launches, corporate basketball tournaments, gala dinners and a host of meetings, large and small. For more information, please visit AAArena.com.
About ARS® / Rescue Rooter®
ARS® / Rescue Rooter® is a leading brand of American Residential Services LLC, operating a network of more than 60 company-owned, locally managed service locations spanning 22 states, with approximately 5000 employees. United by exceptional service, the ARS / Rescue Rooter Network serves both residential and light commercial customers by providing heating, cooling, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer line, radiant barrier, insulation and ventilation services. Each location has a knowledgeable team of trained specialists, each of whom have undergone rigorous drug testing and criminal background checks. Providing exceptional service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS has the experience to do any job right – the first time, with all work fully guaranteed. For more information, please visit ARS.com.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was invented, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate and high school, for both men and women on the global stage.
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