Hall of Fame Classic (basketball tournament)

The Hall of Fame Classic is an annual college basketball tournament held in Kansas City, Missouri. It is traditionally hosted at the T-Mobile Center (formerly the Sprint Center). The tournament typically features four teams competing in a bracketed format over two days, usually in late November. The event is organized by the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and aims to showcase competitive matchups early in the college basketball season. Proceeds from the tournament often benefit the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Classic is distinct from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament, another early-season college basketball event. Past participants have included prominent programs from across the country. The tournament provides an opportunity for teams to gain quality non-conference wins and exposure on a national stage.