HALL OF FAME SERIES TO BE HELD IN CHARLOTTE ON NOVEMBER 10 AT THE SPECTRUM CENTER

- South Carolina to Play in Charlotte for the First Time Since 2000 -

PHOENIX, AZ (June 21, 2023) – Position Sports, in association with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the field for the “He Gets Us” 2023 Hall of Fame Series Charlotte at the Spectrum Center on November 10. The highly anticipated triple-header will mark the Hall of Fame’s return to Charlotte following the Hall of Fame Shootout in 2021.

The triple-header will feature the following games:

Charlotte vs. Liberty

Virginia vs. Florida

Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina

Tickets for the event are scheduled to go on sale in July. On-sale date, game times, fan experience information, credentials, and television broadcast details will be released at a later date.

For more Hall of Fame Series information and updates, please visit HOFSeries.com or follow @HOFSeries on all social platforms.

Despite being separated by a three-hour drive, this is the inaugural meeting between Charlotte and Liberty.

Quotes from Head Coaches:

"We are excited and honored to be a part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Series and compete against a quality opponent like Liberty. It's even more special for our program and fans to be able to play at the Spectrum Center for the second time in three years. It will be a great day of college basketball in the Queen City." Aaron Fearne | Charlotte

“We have been fortunate enough to play in some of the Hall of Fame events in the past. What a first-class event they produce! Add that to the fact that we get to play a quality opponent such as Charlotte, and it certainly feels like a great opportunity for our program.” Ritchie McKay | Liberty

The two schools will meet in the regular season for the first time. Florida leads the all-time series, 2-1, after defeating Virginia in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament in Orlando (Florida [4] - 65, Virginia [5] - 39).

Quotes from Head Coaches:

“We are excited to bring our team to the Hall of Fame Series in Charlotte. This highly-competitive matchup against Florida will challenge us and provide quality experience during the non-conference season.” Tony Bennett | Virginia

“Big-time games like this are part of why we love being at Florida, and we’re excited to play in front of all the great Gators in Charlotte again. It provides an opportunity for us as competitors to match up against a program we have a lot of respect for, and we appreciate the Basketball Hall of Fame’s effort in organizing and hosting this event.” Todd Golden | Florida

The former conference foes last met on December 5, 1997, in Charlotte (Gamecocks won, 74-73). South Carolina leads the all-time series, 18-13, including a 3-2 mark in neutral site matchups. Virginia Tech last won a neutral site game vs. South Carolina on December 22, 1960, in Salem, Virginia. The Gamecocks will play in Charlotte for the first time since Dec. 2, 2000, at UNC Charlotte.

Quotes from Head Coaches:

"Charlotte and the Spectrum Center have been terrific hosts to us in the past, and we look forward to returning there in November. This will be our second appearance in a Basketball Hall of Fame event in Charlotte in three years. Great competition, terrific venue, ideal location - what more could you ask for?" Mike Young | Virginia Tech

“We are excited to have the opportunity to compete against a quality ACC opponent in the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout. It’s going to be a great event in a highly competitive atmosphere, and it will be a great opportunity for our fans to have an early look at our team. I have a ton of respect for Mike Young and his staff at Virginia Tech, as we competed for years against each other in the SoCon. The Queen City is Gamecock Country, and we look forward to a sea of Garnet and Black in the stands downtown at the Spectrum Center.” Lamont Paris | South Carolina

The Hall of Fame Series, which is owned and operated by Position Sports, is a collection of multi-game, singular events that will showcase several of the top collegiate basketball teams in exciting non-conference matchups played both domestically and abroad. In March, the Phoenix-based company and the Hall of Fame reached an exclusive 10-year agreement.

Additional Hall of Fame Series events:

The Hall of Fame Series joins other previously announced Naismith Hall of Fame events, including the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, Hall of Fame Women's Showcase, Hall of Fame Classic, and Jerry Colangelo Classic.

About He Gets Us:

He Gets Us is a campaign designed to create cultural change in the way people think about Jesus and his relevance in our lives. The campaign is governed by Servant Foundation, a 501(c)(3) with a 100/100 Charity Navigator rating. Find out more at HeGetsUs.com.

About Hornets Sports & Entertainment:

Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm and Hornets Venom GT, and operates Charlotte’s Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Hornets are a member of the NBA’s Southeast Division. Owned by NBA Legend Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization strives to deliver a relentless attack on the court, an unmatched experience in the stands and a positive impact throughout the community. The name of the city’s original NBA team from 1988-2002, the Hornets moniker returned to Charlotte in May 2014, uniting the rich history of NBA basketball in the Carolinas. The Greensboro Swarm are the NBA G League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets and play at the Novant Health Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Hornets Venom GT is the organization’s esports team affiliate that joined the NBA 2K League in 2020.Spectrum Center is the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas, hosting over 150 sporting events, concerts and family shows annually. For more information, please visit hornets.com, gsoswarm.com, HornetsVenomGT.com or spectrumcentercharlotte.com.

About Position Sports:

Position Sports, established in 2005, is a premium event production and brand marketing firm that specializes in event operations, activation development, media relations, and digital engagement. Over the years, Position Sports has worked with many of the world’s leading brands, including Nike, Jordan Brand, Red Bull, the Basketball Hall of Fame, ESPN Events, USA Basketball, Upper Deck, MLB, and T-Mobile in nearly every major U.S. city and on a global scale. Position Sports provides clients with the expanded strategic direction needed to succeed in the sports marketing arena, also known as Positioning. To learn more, visit positionsports.com or follow @positionsports on Twitter and Instagram.

About 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 400 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, follow @hoophall or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.