Major HBCU Basketball Tournament Coming to Atlanta

“We are extremely excited to welcome our upcoming men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to the city of Atlanta,” said SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. “The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) has been a tremendous partner in working with us to make the relocation of our basketball tournaments a reality.”

“Atlanta is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and hosting our tournaments here will undoubtedly provide our fans and supporters with a wide variety of travel, accommodation and recreational options upon their arrival. Atlanta is also a unique location for this event given the large number of alumni and fans already in the Atlanta metropolitan area.”

“Our overall vision is to make the SWAC men’s and women’s basketball tournaments a flagship event filled with exciting, high-level competition on the court and a plethora of entertaining side events off the court that will uniquely enhance the overall tournament experience for all participants.”

Gateway Center Arena in College Park is a 5,000-seat, state-of-the-art arena located on the Southside of Metro Atlanta, minutes from downtown via MARTA or the freeway, and a two-minute Skytrain ride from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Operated by the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), Gateway Center Arena hosts quality entertainment and events. Past events include professional sports, concerts, graduations, and conventions. Gateway Center Arena is also proud to be the official home of the Atlanta Dream and Atlanta Hawks G-League team, the College Park Skyhawks.

Additional information regarding ancillary events, tournament promotions and ticket sales will be released at a later date.

This article is courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

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Major HBCU Basketball Tournament Coming to Atlanta