The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference has selected Jackson, Miss. to host the 2023 Hope Credit Union Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship. The tournament, hosted by the Hank Aaron Sports Academy, will be held on the campus of GCAC member school Tougaloo College February 23 through February 26.
Jackson is prime real estate for the tournament with Tougaloo’s men’s team looking to defend their 2022 title while Rust College’s women make the short trip down I-55 from Holly Springs, Miss. in search of back-to-back titles.
“This is an exciting time for the GCAC,” says GCAC Commissioner Dr. KiKi Baker Barnes. “Every championship we host will be an experience for our student-athletes, coaches, and fans, and we are thankful to have partners like Hope Credit Union and Hank Aaron Sports to bring to life our vision.”
The GCAC tournament is a nationally recognized event that brings together top men’s and women’s basketball players from across the conference. The tournament, which will be held at Tougaloo College in Jackson, is expected to have a significant economic impact on the city.
“Hope Credit Union is proud to be the title sponsor of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference’s basketball tournament,” said HOPE CEO Bill Bynum. “With roots in Jackson and communities across the Deep South, we are committed to supporting the immense talent that exists in the region’s HBCUs, where the potential is so great, and the barriers to economic opportunity have historically been most prevalent.”
“Thanks to the hard work of Hank Aaron Sports, the City of Jackson is extremely proud to be the site of this year’s Gulf Coast Athletic Conference basketball tournament,” says Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.
“Hank Aaron Sports submitted and won the bid to host the seven schools (women and men) for the 2023 championship. Not only is this a great event for sports fans, but it will also provide an economic impact for our City. I want to extend my gratitude to Hank Aaron Sports for bringing the championship to the Capital City and wish all participants a wonderful experience!”
Tickets for this year’s tournament are available now via the Hank Aaron Sports Academy ticketing page.
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