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jdp 94
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02-15-12 11:36 AM - Post#120731
Springfield, Mass. - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams and brackets for the 2012 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men's exempt tournament, sponsored by the MAAC, will take place the weekend of November 16-18 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut featuring eight schools in two four-team brackets.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year's Tip-Off tournament are Loyola (Md.) (MAAC), Norfolk State University (MEAC), Ohio State University (Big Ten), Seton Hall University (Big East), University of Albany (America East), University of Missouri at Kansas City (Summit League), University of Rhode Island (Atlantic 10) and University of Washington (Pac-12).
"This year's Tip-Off Tournament will once again showcase some of the best college basketball programs in the country," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "We are looking forward to welcoming each of these teams, as they compete at the Mohegan Sun, one of the finest facilities in the country."
The 2012 Tip-Off Tournament game schedule will be separated into two brackets. The
Springfield bracket will include The University of Albany, Loyola University Maryland, University of Missouri at Kansas City and Norfolk State University. The Naismith bracket will consist of Ohio State University, University of Washington, Seton Hall, and the University of Rhode Island. Game times and sessions for both rounds will be announced at a later date.
"On the behalf of the Mohegan Sun, we are excited to be able to once again host one of the most prestigious tournaments in college basketball," said Jeff Hartmann, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mohegan Sun. We appreciate the Hall of Fame's passion for basketball, and we look forward to continuing our relationship and hosting another great event in November."
The MAAC will serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC will host the men's and women's basketball championships at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA this March and has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the opening of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum.
"The MAAC is excited to extend its support of the Basketball Hall of Fame's Tip-Off
Tournament again in 2012," said Rich Ensor, Commissioner of the MAAC. "The MAAC and the Hall of Fame continue to expand its relationship and we look forward to working together in the future on many projects, including the annual Tip-Off Tournament."
Tickets for the 2012 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at the Mohegan Sun Arena will go on-sale in the near future. For more information on the event, log on to www.halloffametipoff.com.
HEAD COACH COMMENTS
Thad Matta, Ohio State University
"Opening the 2012-13 season in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament will give our team the opportunity to gauge itself against quality competition in an NCAA tournament setting. Our program appreciates the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding event."
Lorenzo Romar, University of Washington
"Coach Jim Shaw has done a great job of trying to get us in one of the premier tournaments every year and this certainly falls into that category. We are privileged and honored to be selected as a participant in the Hall of Fame Tournament. The New York experience was great, we got to do a lot of things away from basketball. When we went to the CBE Classic (Kansas City) a few years ago, we got to see the NCAA Hall of Fame. Now, to be able to see and experience the Naismith Hall of Fame is something that maybe our players' only opportunity to ever see it. I'm already excited!"
Anthony Evans, Norfolk State University
"We are excited to be first-time participants in the Hall of Fame Tournament. It's an honor for us to be involved with an event that is connected to the history of the game. This is a great opportunity for our program and players."
Kevin Willard, Seton Hall University
"This is a great opportunity for our program to participate in one of the marquee early season events on the national calendar. We're proud to be a part of a tournament that celebrates the tradition and history of our sport. We're excited to be a part of this impressive field and look forward to the competition next November."
Jimmy Patsos, Loyola University Maryland
"We are looking forward to participating in the Tip-Off Tournament. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has formed a strong partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and we are honored to be selected to participate in the event next year."
Matt Brown, University of Missouri at Kansas City
"We are appreciative of the opportunity to play in the Tip-Off Tournament. We are not only looking forward to playing some great teams, but also be able to expose our student-athletes to the history of the sport of Basketball at the Hall of Fame."
Will Brown, University at Albany
"We are excited to be a part of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. We will open the season with a very challenging schedule as our first two games in the event will be against Ohio State and Washington. The event will also give us the opportunity to visit the Hall of Fame and play two more games at Mohegan Sun. This will be a great experience for our program, athletic department, university, alumni, and fans."
Jim Baron, University of Rhode Island
"We are proud to be among the field for the 2012 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. It is a
tremendous tournament with outstanding teams, coaches, and student-athletes. We are looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to play in such a prestigious event."
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LoCo2011
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Reg: 01-05-08
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02-15-12 11:48 AM - Post#120733
In response to jdp 94
saw this.. was impressed with the field, then saw that it was split into 2 different brackets..
Is it two separate tournaments that happen at the same place or is there a winner plays winner format? Impressive field for the other bracket, nothing really to get excited about on our side.. we should be the best team in our bracket.
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jdp 94
Masters Student
Posts: 870
Loc: New York
Reg: 07-20-06
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02-15-12 11:57 AM - Post#120738
In response to LoCo2011
saw this.. was impressed with the field, then saw that it was split into 2 different brackets..
Is it two separate tournaments that happen at the same place or is there a winner plays winner format? Impressive field for the other bracket, nothing really to get excited about on our side.. we should be the best team in our bracket.
Yeah, I just saw that. We have not participated in one of these exempt tournaments in a few years, so seeing the bracket is a BIG disappointment. I would have made trip to see the hounds play Ohio State. No chance I will go up there to see them play the scrub teams in they are scheduled to face.
Oh well. Maybe they will make it up by scheduling more money games.
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Scott
Sophomore
Posts: 144
Reg: 07-25-06
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02-15-12 01:19 PM - Post#120750
In response to jdp 94
The Loyola bracket looks like a Preseason Bracketbusters
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WOFM
Freshman
Posts: 92
Reg: 02-24-11
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02-15-12 02:40 PM - Post#120761
In response to Scott
This is where an NIT appearance and a couple of W's would help you as much as a ticket to the big dance.
This program needs to crawl before it walks. If they come out of this season with no "earned" post-season appearance, then they'll continue to have to live with these lesser "invitations", no matter how personable Jimmy is off the court
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