Men's tournaments

[UW Oshkosh Basketball]

UW-Oshkosh is looking for ONE TEAM for our 2026 Winter Classic on Dec. 28-29, 2026. It is played at Oshkosh Arena, home of the Wisconsin Herd (G-League). We co-host this with our women's program and it is an exciting two days of basketball in a great facility! Committed teams in the 2026 Classic: UWO, UWEC, & Gustavus Adolphus.

Included:
Very Large guarantee
Hotel Rooms for 2 nights
Post game meals after both games
Awards

Past Participants (Non-WIAC teams):
Calvin
Babson
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ripon
Marian (WI)
Ohio Wesleyan
Keene State
Hamline
Lawrence

[WashU]

WashU in St. Louis is looking for teams to complete the 42nd Annual Lopata Classic.  Tournament dates are November 6-7, 2026.  The Lopata offers great competition and a high-level experience for participants.

Participating Teams Receive:
- Large guarantee
- Pre-Tournament Banquet at host hotel
- Catered meals after both games
- Discounted hotel rate - Hilton at Ballpark Village
- Gift for participants
- All Tournament Awards

If interested, please contact Pat Juckem (juckem@wustl.edu) (920-915-6763 - cell)

[P. Combs]

Ignite D3 Events in 2026

ONE TEAM NEEDED

Orlando Classic
■ Universal Studios, Orlando
■ December 17–21, 2026
■ Two Game Classic Format | 4-Night Hotel
Presented by Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort


For more information contact: Paul Combs 608-778-7988 or paul@ignitepartnersllc.com
www.ignited3events.com

[BoxerBuzz]

Pacific University is looking for two teams (preferably D3 Teams) to fill our Ken Schumann Classic in Forest Grove, OR for the 2026-2027 season.

Please email Justin Lunt, coachlunt@pacificu.edu if interested. More info is below.

Dates: Friday, November 20 & Saturday, November 21, 2026
Opponents would be Pacific and George Fox
$3,000 Guarantee and Two Nights Hotel Rooms

[CoachChadDickman]

**Tourney has been filled**

Hood College (Frederick, MD) is looking for two more teams to fill their annual Rotary Tip-Off Tournament (November 6-7, 2026).  Teams will receive eight hotel rooms for one night, t-shirts, postgame food both days, awards, etc.

Please contact Chad Dickman at dickmanc@hood.edu if interested.

[FSC-Rams]

Farmingdale State is looking for teams for their Tip-Off tournament (November 6-7, 2026).

-Guarantee
-Post Game Meal After 1st Game
-Discounted Hotel Rooms
-Tournament Tee Shirts
-Laundry Service (if needed)
-Tournament Awards

If interested please contact Brendan Twomey at twomeyb@farmingdale.edu

[AU Spartans]

Aurora University (45 mins west of Chicago) is looking for 2 teams to complete the 2nd Annual Mickey Johnson Tip-Off Classic. Tournament dates are November 6-7, 2026. This year 3 of the 4 teams reached the NCAA Tournament.

Participating Teams Receive:
- Large guarantee or hotel rooms

If interested, please contact Steve Christiansen (schristiansen@aurora.edu) (630.688.3188)

[BBallDestinations]

Limited Spots for 2026
If you need 2 classic style games, we have limited spots in the remaining events below:

Pre Christmas
Dec. 18-19 Nashville, TN
Dec. 19-20 NYC
Dec. 19-20 Naples, FL

Post Christmas
Dec. 29-30 Montreal
Dec. 29-30 Naples, FL
Dec. 29-30 Nashville, TN

www.bballdestinations.com
craig@bballdestinations.com

[ssenthi1]

Oberlin College located just outside of Cleveland, Ohio is looking for one more team to fill our 3rd Annual Tip Off Classic on November 6th and November 7th, 2026.

-$500.00 guarantee
-Post Game Meals
-Discounted Hotel Rooms
-T-Shirts
-Team and Individual Awards

If interested contact Shiva Senthil at ssenthi1@oberlin.edu

[scott coval]

DeSales University, located in Center Valley, PA, is looking for 1 team to complete the field for our 20th annual Al Senavitis holiday tournament.  Tournament dates are December 28 and 29, 2026.
•   $500 Guarantee
•   Team Shirts
•   Post game drinks
•   Tournament Awards

If interested, please contact Scott Coval at scott.coval@desales.edu or 610-282-1100 x1351.

[gbmitch]

GVW Classic at Hope College in Holland, MI

One team is needed for our Classic at one of the country's best arenas, DeVos Fieldhouse.  The University of Olivet and Hope would be your opponents for games on December 29 & 30, 2026. We are offering a $1000 guarantee, meals after both games and discounted hotel rooms. Please contact Greg Mitchell (mitchell@hope.edu or 517-230-0645) if interested.

[wesjackson14]

Westfield State University Men's Basketball is Looking for 2 teams for the Rick Martin Tournament 2026
Committed schools: SUNY Brockport

Location: Westfield State University (577 Western Avenue Westfield, MA. 01085)
Friday, November 13, 2026, and Saturday, November 14, 2026

5 Complimentary Hotel Rooms available close to the school
Pizza available after Friday games
Shootaround available for Saturday mornings

For more information, please contact:
Rich Sutter (Head Coach) rsutter@westfield.ma.edu
Wesley Jackson (Associate Head Coach) wjackson@westfield.ma.edu (413)433-0733

[dmacedo]

Virginia Wesleyan University, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is looking for one team for our Pre-Christmas Tournament (Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th, 2026).
We are offering:
    -$2,000 guarantee
    -T-Shirts for all participants
    -Discount lodging
    -All-Tournament awards
    -Post game meals and drinks
    -Great Experience

If interested, contact Head Coach Dave Macedo at dmacedo@vwu.edu or Assistant Coach Marcus Curry at mcurry@vwu.edu

[Concordiaball]

Concordia University in Austin, Texas is looking for three teams to participate in our Christmas Classic.

We have flexible playing dates available between December 27–30, and we can assist with hotel rooms as well as post‑game meals for participating programs.

If you are interested, please contact:
Coach Adam Gonzales
Phone: 512-632-7916
Email: adam.gonzales1@concordia.edu

[MU Saints]

Marymount University is looking for a tournament to join on the weekend of November 13/14. Please contact head coach, Chris Rogers - hrogers@marymount.edu / 717-330-7439