TAMPA, June 12, 2025 –The University of South Florida Men's Basketball team will take part in the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. The Bulls are set to face George Washington on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, as part of a marquee doubleheader showcasing four prominent programs.
Joining South Florida and George Washington in the field are Providence and Virginia Tech, who will square off in the other matchup. The event continues a long-standing tradition of early-season showdowns hosted by the Hall of Fame at one of the premier venues in the Northeast.
"We're excited to be competing in the prestigious Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off event," said South Florida Head Coach Bryan Hodgson. "This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our program nationally, compete against top-tier talent, and proudly represent Bulls Nation. We're excited for the challenge and the spotlight this brings to USF Basketball."
Tickets for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off will go on sale on Friday, September 5, via Ticketmaster, and will be available at the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office beginning Saturday, September 6.
Game times, broadcast details, and credential information will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit
www.hoophall.com.
"The Hall of Fame Tip-Off has become a staple of the college basketball calendar and a proud tradition for us each season," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. "We're excited to welcome four strong programs for what promises to be a great day of basketball."
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Men's basketball single-game and season tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-Go-Bulls or by visiting USFBullsTix.com.
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About USF Men's Basketball
Bryan Hodgson, 37, is South Florida's 12th men's basketball coach and has coached collegiately for 18 years. He came to Tampa from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons. During the 2023-24 campaign, after inheriting a team that lost 20 games, he led Arkansas State's turnaround, which included its first postseason appearance since 1999. The Red Wolves also set program records for scoring (2,019) and field goals made (1,021). Hodgson was also named a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, given to the nation's top first-year head coach.
The Bulls play their home games at the 10,400-seat Yuengling Center, located on South Florida's Tampa campus.
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