Hall of Fame Classic (basketball tournament)

SCB Tip Off Classic Moves to Lakeland for 2022

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

"We are thrilled to bring the Small College Basketball Tip Off Classic to Lakeland," stated John McCarthy, the founder of Small College Basketball.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to bring the Small College Basketball Tip Off Classic to Lakeland," stated John McCarthy, the founder of Small College Basketball.
  • The 2022 event is undergoing some changes, as it was previously called the SCB Hall of Fame Classic and showcased eight teams.
  • The 2022 incarnation will be expanding to 10 teams and changing its name to the SCB Tip Off Classic.
  • In years past, the SCB Tip Off Classic has featured some of the top NCAA Division II institutions in the country.

Data Driven Sports/ShotTracker to Drive Ultimate Experience for Hall of Fame Classic

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 22, 2021

The Hall of Fame Classic, which is operated by the Kansas City-based National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), first partnered with ShotTracker in 2018 to integrate advanced technology into the tournament.

Key Points: 
  • The Hall of Fame Classic, which is operated by the Kansas City-based National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), first partnered with ShotTracker in 2018 to integrate advanced technology into the tournament.
  • "Our partnership with ShotTracker has helped develop the Hall of Fame Classic into one of the most innovative events in all of sports," said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson.
  • "Technological and data-driven advancement is the future of college basketball, and ShotTracker and the Hall of Fame Classic continue to be at the forefront of that movement."
  • In addition to traditional game metrics, data beyond the box score will be available in real time, helping drive unique storytelling.