2025 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas to Feature Florida

Defending national champions Florida, Arizona, BYU and Villanova will be the four men’s basketball teams competing in the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on November 3.

The Hall of Fame Series, organized by Position Sports in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is in Las Vegas for the third consecutive year. For the second year in a row, the event will showcase a reigning national champion, following last season’s appearance by the South Carolina women’s team.

The doubleheader will spotlight Florida as the Gators take on Arizona. In the second matchup, BYU — featuring consensus No. 1 incoming recruit A.J. Dybansta and former Las Vegas prep standout Xavion Staton — will face Villanova to tip off the 2025–2026 college basketball season.

“We’re thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as the Hall of Fame Series returns to Las Vegas and T-Mobile Arena for a third consecutive year,” said Melissa Meacham-Grossman, president of Position Sports.

“Opening Night promises to deliver a tremendous start to the season, with defending national champion Florida tipping off their title defense and both games airing across TNT Sports’ national platforms. It’s an exciting way to showcase Las Vegas and celebrate the Hall of Fame’s impact on college basketball.”

The Wildcats and Gators have split their four all-time matchups, with the most recent clash happening in 2012. Villanova holds a 2–1 edge in the all-time series against BYU, but this will be the first matchup between the schools since 1984.

“Opening the season in the Hall of Fame Series against a team like Florida in Las Vegas is a tremendous opportunity for our program and our fans,” said Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd. “I know T-Mobile Arena will be rocking that night and we look forward to competing against one of the best teams in the country on opening night.”

The Hall of Fame Series features top collegiate basketball programs in non-conference matchups. Past stops have included Baltimore (2024), Charlotte (2023), Las Vegas (2023–2024), New York (2024), Phoenix (2023–2024), San Antonio (2023) and Toronto (2023).