Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off
The Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off is an annual basketball tournament that is held in the United States. This tournament is organized by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and it features top college basketball teams from across the country. The event is highly anticipated by basketball fans as it provides a platform for them to watch some of the best teams play against each other.
History of the Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off
The first-ever Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off was held in 2011. Initially, the tournament was known as the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic and was played at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Since then, the tournament has been held annually and has grown in popularity over the years.
The tournament features eight teams that are divided into two brackets – Springfield Bracket and Los Angeles Bracket. The teams play in a round-robin format and the winners of each bracket face each other in the championship game. The tournament is played over two weekends, with the first weekend being held at the Mohegan Sun Arena and the second weekend being held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The tournament has had some notable winners over the years, including Indiana, Duke, and Syracuse. In addition to the tournament games, the event also includes a Hall of Fame ceremony where basketball legends are inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Teams Participating in the 2021 Tournament
The 2021 Cheez It Basketball Hall of Fame Tip Off is set to take place on November 20-21, 2021. This year's tournament features eight teams, including:
- Providence
- Virginia
- Georgia
- Maryland
- Northwestern
- Rhode Island
- Temple
- USC
These teams have been divided into two brackets: Springfield Bracket and Los Angeles Bracket. The Springfield Bracket includes Providence, Virginia, Georgia, and Northwestern, while the Los Angeles Bracket includes Maryland, Rhode Island, Temple, and USC.
Tournament Schedule
The Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off schedule is as follows:
Saturday, November 20, 2021 (At Mohegan Sun Arena)
- 12:30 PM: Virginia vs Georgia
- 3:00 PM: Providence vs Northwestern
- 5:30 PM: Temple vs Maryland
- 8:00 PM: Rhode Island vs USC
Sunday, November 21, 2021 (At Mohegan Sun Arena)
- 12:30 PM: Los Angeles Bracket Consolation Game
- 3:00 PM: Springfield Bracket Consolation Game
- 5:30 PM: Los Angeles Bracket Championship Game
- 8:00 PM: Springfield Bracket Championship Game
How to Watch the Tournament
The Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off will be broadcast on ESPN networks. Fans can also stream the games on the ESPN app. Tickets for the games can be purchased on the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame website.
Conclusion
The Cheez It Basketball Hall Of Fame Tip Off is one of the most anticipated basketball tournaments in the United States. This year's tournament features some of the top college basketball teams in the country and promises to provide exciting matches for basketball fans. The tournament will also include a Hall of Fame ceremony where basketball legends will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.