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Men’s Basketball to Participate in 2026 Hall of Fame Classic
5/14/2026 1:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday that the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic will return to the MassMutual Center on Sunday, December 6 featuring the Brown Bears and the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.
UMass and Wake Forest are also part of the Hall of Fame Classic, the event is made possible in partnership with Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement, UMass, and the MassMutual Center.
"We are excited to participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in December," Men's Basketball Head Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "It will be a great opportunity for our program to compete in the city of Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, against a really strong, tradition-rich program in Central Connecticut State."
Brown and Central Connecticut State will renew a series that was last played in 2022, with the Bears winning seven out of the last nine matchups between the programs.
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UMass and Wake Forest are also part of the Hall of Fame Classic, the event is made possible in partnership with Explore Western Mass, Springfield Business Improvement, UMass, and the MassMutual Center.
"We are excited to participate in the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at the MassMutual Center in December," Men's Basketball Head Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "It will be a great opportunity for our program to compete in the city of Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, against a really strong, tradition-rich program in Central Connecticut State."
Brown and Central Connecticut State will renew a series that was last played in 2022, with the Bears winning seven out of the last nine matchups between the programs.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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