Overview

• Organizers have confirmed a four-day single-elimination HBCU Hoops Invitational at Disney’s State Farm Field House.
• Florida A&M, led by newly hired coach and former Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward, headlines the men’s bracket alongside Tuskegee, Florida Memorial and Barber-Scotia.
• The women’s field features Bethune-Cookman, Hampton, Edward Waters and Cheyney, whose program is the only HBCU to reach an NCAA Division I Final Four.
• Tickets are now on sale and the event will host a college admissions fair, offer scholarships, academic support and career development for student-athletes.
• Disney’s sports leadership says the new tournament will complement existing holiday events with a family-friendly showcase boosting HBCU visibility.