PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the matchups for the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Monday, November 3, at T-Mobile Arena. The Hall of Fame Series returns to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World for the third consecutive year following a successful event this past November.
For the second year in a row, the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas will showcase a reigning national champion, following last season’s appearance by the South Carolina women’s team. This doubleheader will spotlight the men’s national champion, Florida, as the Gators take on Arizona. In the second matchup, BYU—featuring consensus No. 1 incoming recruit A.J. Dybansta and former Las Vegas prep standout Xavion Staton—will face Villanova to officially tip off the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Tickets for the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas will go on sale Friday, May 30, at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) at HOFSeries.com.
“We’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as the Hall of Fame Series returns to Las Vegas and T-Mobile Arena for a third consecutive year,” said Melissa Meacham-Grossman, President of Position Sports. “Opening Night promises to deliver a tremendous start to the season, with defending national champion Florida tipping off their title defense and both games airing across TNT Sports’ national platforms. It’s an exciting way to showcase Las Vegas and celebrate the Hall of Fame’s impact on college basketball.”
Both games will be nationally televised across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms, with additional programming details to be announced.
Further details regarding game times and media credentials for the doubleheader will be shared at a later date.
The Hall of Fame Series, owned and operated by Position Sports, is a premier collection of multi-game, singular events that feature top collegiate basketball programs in high-profile non-conference matchups played both domestically and abroad. Past stops have included the following cities: Baltimore (2024), Charlotte (2023), Las Vegas (2023-24), New York (2024), Phoenix (2023-24), San Antonio (2023), and Toronto (2023).
Arizona vs. Florida Series History
The Wildcats and Gators have split the four all-time matchups, with two of those games decided by a single point and another going to overtime. Arizona claimed the more recent meeting on December 15, 2012, in Tucson, edging Florida 65-64 after rallying from a six-point deficit in the final 58 seconds. The programs also faced off in a Hall of Fame event at the 2003 Tip-off Classic in Springfield, Mass. (Florida won, 78-77).
Quotes from Head Coaches:
“Opening the season in the Hall of Fame Series against a team like Florida in Las Vegas is a tremendous opportunity for our program and our fans. I know T-Mobile Arena will be rocking that night, and we look forward to competing against one of the best teams in the country on opening night.”
Tommy Lloyd | Arizona
“Arizona is a top-level program, and I have a lot of respect for Coach Lloyd from our days coaching against each other at San Francisco and Gonzaga. This matchup will be a great test for our team, and marquee opening day events like the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas are fantastic for basketball fans. I know our guys will be excited to compete.”
Todd Golden | Florida
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