Men's Basketball to Play in Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase
Central Connecticut was announced as a team in the field of the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase it was announced by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today the field of teams for the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. The two-day event will take place on November 16 and 17 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. In addition to CCSU the two-day doubleheader will feature North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, and UMass Lowell.
"Mohegan Sun Arena is a fabulous venue where we're always happy to host collegiate teams and their fans from both near and far," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. "This two-day event will provide some great early season games ahead of the holiday season."
The Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase is one event in the Hall of Fame's series of collegiate events, which continues to grow in an effort to celebrate the game outside the museum walls. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is proud to continue its relationship with Learfield IMG College for sponsorship representation of its portfolio of collegiate events.
The complete Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase schedule:
Tuesday, November 16
CCSU vs. NC State
UMass Lowell vs. Oklahoma State
Wednesday, November 17
CCSU vs. UMass Lowell
NC State vs. Oklahoma State
Ticket information, game times and television broadcast details and will be released at a later date. As the health and safety of the athletes, fans and staff is of the utmost importance, the Basketball Hall of Fame will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely in the coming months and provide updates as needed. For more information, please visit www.hoophall.com.
The Blue Devils will begin their first season under head coach Patrick Sellers in 2021-22.