– Arizona Headlines Highly-Anticipated Event with Marquee Matchup Against San Diego State –
PHOENIX – Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the matchups for the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix on Saturday, December 20, at PHX Arena.
Arizona vs. San Diego State
Colorado vs. Stanford
This event builds upon the success of the past Hall of Fame Series matchups in the Valley, which have generated significant local excitement. Last year, Arizona State and Grand Canyon’s men’s and women’s teams squared off in front of a spirited, split crowd at PHX Arena. The inaugural event in 2023 featured eight teams, including both Arizona and ASU programs, as well as then-third-ranked Alabama, which went on to reach the Final Four at State Farm Stadium.
“We’re excited to bring the Hall of Fame Series back to Phoenix with an outstanding doubleheader this December,” said Melissa Meacham-Grossman, President of Position Sports. “Arizona vs. San Diego State promises to be a high-caliber matchup between two premier programs with passionate fan bases, while Colorado and Stanford will bring their former Pac-12 rivalry to PHX Arena. This event continues our tradition of showcasing elite college basketball in the Valley, giving Phoenix fans the opportunity to experience high-level competition in a world-class venue right before the holiday season.”
Fans can sign up for presale information now at HOFSeries.com. Further details regarding ticketing, game time, broadcast coverage, and media credentials for the event will be shared at a later date.
The Hall of Fame Series, owned and operated by Valley-based Position Sports, is a premier collection of multi-game, singular events that feature top collegiate basketball programs in high-profile non-conference matchups played both domestically and abroad. Past stops have included the following cities: Baltimore (2024), Charlotte (2023), Las Vegas (2023-24), New York (2024), Phoenix (2023-24), San Antonio (2023), and Toronto (2023).
For more Hall of Fame Series information and updates, please visit HOFSeries.com or follow @HOFSeries on all social platforms.
Hall of Fame Series Phoenix
Arizona vs. San Diego State Series History
The Wildcats have won five straight meetings with the Aztecs and lead the overall series, 25-7. Arizona won the most recent matchup as part of the Maui Invitational on November 22, 2022 (87-70). San Diego State’s last win was on November 23, 2011, in Tucson (61-57).
Quotes from Head Coaches:
“We are looking forward to playing San Diego State in Phoenix this season as part of the Hall of Fame Series. It is another opportunity for us to play against a great program in a tremendous atmosphere that our program and fans enjoy. Reaching our fans in Phoenix is a priority for us and games like this provide a great avenue to do that.”
Tommy Lloyd | Arizona
“Any time we are able to schedule a game against a team with the pedigree of Arizona and participate in a Naismith Hall of Fame event, it is a win-win for San Diego State. We are looking forward to the challenge in Phoenix and know our fans will be in the stands supporting the Aztecs.”
Brian Dutcher | San Diego State
Colorado vs. Stanford Series History
The Buffaloes enter the matchup with a seven-game winning streak and lead the all-time series, 20-11. The former conference rivals last met on March 3, 2024, in Boulder, where the Buffaloes earned an 81-71 victory. Stanford’s most recent win came on March 1, 2020, in Palo Alto. The programs first met in 1932, and their last neutral site matchup took place in 1951 at the Big Seven Christmas Tournament in Kansas City, Mo.
Quotes from Head Coaches:
“We are looking forward to participating in the Phoenix Hall of Fame Series and facing a quality opponent in Stanford. Playing Stanford in late December will help us prepare for our Big 12 Conference schedule. Our staff is familiar with Coach Smith and the fantastic job he did at Washington State while we were in the Pac-12, and we know he has Stanford trending in an upward direction. It will be a great test for both programs.”
Tad Boyle | Colorado
“We are thrilled to be part of the Hall of Fame Series Phoenix. Colorado has been one of the best programs in the West over the last decade. They have had great postseason success and have produced several NBA draft picks, and they are a familiar foe from the Pac-12. They are led by a distinguished and honored coach who does things the right way in Tad Boyle, and we are excited to face them in Phoenix.”
Kyle Smith | Stanford
About Position Sports
Position Sports, established in 2005, is a premium event production and brand marketing firm that specializes in event operations, activation development, media relations, and digital engagement. Over the years, Position Sports has worked with many of the world’s leading brands, including Nike, Jordan Brand, Red Bull, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, ESPN Events, USA Basketball, Upper Deck, MLB, and T-Mobile in nearly every major U.S. city and on a global scale. Position Sports provides clients with the expanded strategic direction needed to succeed in the sports marketing arena, also known as Positioning. To learn more, visit positionsports.com or follow @positionsports on Twitter and Instagram.
About Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo “Court of Dreams.” Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophallU.
