Bobby Hurley has made it clear he is going to do all he can to schedule hard at Arizona State. It paid off in a major way in 2017-18 as away-from-home wins over eventual No. 1 seeds Kansas and Xavier led ASU to a No. 3 ranking and an eventual NCAA Tournament bid.Thank you Sun Devil nation for your incredible support all season long. pic.twitter.com/QRDXdXxgLb
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) March 3, 2018
With Kansas coming to Tempe on Dec. 22 and a December trip to surging Vanderbilt happening, another top tilt away from home wil take place in early December.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced the field for the third annual Basketball Hall of Fame Classic presented by Citi, held in conjunction with STAPLES Center on Friday, December 7, 2018. The one-day triple header will feature Texas Christian vs. USC, St. Mary's vs. New Mexico, and Nevada vs. Arizona State. Game times and television broadcast information will be released at a later date.
"We look forward to playing in STAPLES Center this December like we did last year in such a wonderful event. The location is perfect for us and to play in an NBA Arena that also hosts NCAA postseason action is a great experience," says Bobby Hurley. "We also know our Los Angeles-based fans are excited to watch Remy Martin in his hometown. Playing great neutral site games is a tremendous way to advance our program, and the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic provides us an incredible opportunity early in the year."
"Now in its third year, the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic is a tripleheader not to be missed," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. "We look forward to partnering with Citi, AEG and STAPLES Center to host another terrific college showcase in an iconic venue in Los Angeles."
"STAPLES Center and AEG are incredibly excited to have the Basketball Hall of FameClassic return to downtown Los Angeles and STAPLES Center," Lee Zeidman, President, STAPLES Center, Microsoft Theater and L.A. LIVE. "We are looking forward to hosting this event for the third consecutive year and welcoming college basketball teams and fans from around the country to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE."
Tickets for the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic are on-sale to the general public via AXS.com, by phone at 888-929-7849 and the STAPLES Center box office.
"We are extremely excited to be playing in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at STAPLES Center. Arizona State is a very talented team and is extremely well-coached. This is simply a great game for our program." - Eric Musselman, Nevada
About STAPLES Center
STAPLES Center has clearly established itself as the sports and entertainment center ofthe world. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the most recent 2016 WNBA Champions Los Angeles Sparks – STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004 & 2011 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 15 of the last 16 GRAMMY Awards shows. STAPLES Center's sixteen years have also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Prince U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Sade and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena's reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none. Staples, Inc. entered into a 20-year agreement to become the arena's Naming Rights Partner December 1, 1998, which has since been extended into perpetuity.
About Citi
Citi offers its credit and debit cardmembers access to tickets to more than 12,000 events annually through Citi® Private Pass®, the bank's entertainment access program. Citi Private Pass provides special access to presale tickets and VIP experiences to some of the world's biggest artists and events ranging from music, sports, dining, theater, comedy, festivals, and other live entertainment. For more information, please visit citiprivatepass.com or follow @citiprivatepass on Twitter.
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate, men and women. For more information on these and other upcoming events, please visit www.hoophall.com or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA.
For more information:
Visit us on the web: www.hoophall.com