New HBCU College Basketball Tournament Revealed for ESPN Wide World of Sports!
It was an exciting morning at ESPN Wide World of Sports!
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This morning, we attended the press conference hosted by HBCU Hoops Global and ESPN Wide World of Sports, revealing a new basketball tournament that’s coming to the sports complex!
But of course, we couldn’t go without bringing you!
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
This morning, we stopped by ESPN Wide World of Sports to attend the HBCU Hoops Invitational press conference! The event took place at the State Farm Fieldhouse.
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
At the press conference, it was announced that the new HBCU Hoops Invitational will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports from December 4th to 7th, 2025.
Eight HBCUs—four men’s teams and four women’s teams—will play in the tournament, which will be the annual legacy showcase hosted by the four Florida HBCUs. The tournament weekend will be full of exciting athleticism, and history will be made on the court.
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
Representatives for each of Florida’s HBCUs were seated to the left of the podium and spoke about the new event.
Those representatives were Charlie Ward, the head coach for Florida A&M’s men’s team…
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
…Eric Jackson, Jr., the head coach for Edward Waters’ women’s team…
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
…Joshua Mendoza, the head coach for Florida Memorial University’s men’s team…
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
…and Janell Crayton Del Rosario, the head coach for Bethune-Cookman’s women’s team.
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
Together, they shared that the showcase will “highlight great talent and great pride” and follow the motto of “see what we see.”
Haywood Workman, a former player and referee, was also in attendance!
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
The event had a complex-inspired backdrop for photos…
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
…and Mickey and Minnie even dropped by to celebrate!
HBCU Hoops Invitational Press Conference
We can’t wait to see this tournament come to life at the resort! We’ll let you know when more information is released about the event.
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