Tuskegee to play in HBCU Classic at 2025 NBA All-Star weekend
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Before some of the best basketball players in the world take the floor for the NBA All-Star weekend in California, the Tuskegee men’s basketball team will get a chance to play in the national spotlight.
The 2025 HBCU Classic will feature the Golden Tigers in a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) battle. Here’s what you need to know:
- Who: Tuskegee Golden Tigers vs. Morehouse Maroon Tigers
- When: 4PM central | Saturday, Feb. 15
- Where: Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158
- Watch: ESPN+, NBA TV and TruTV
- Tickets | More info
Keep reading to learn more about the event + the big conference matchup next month.
HBCU Classic
This is the fourth annual HBCU Classic in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). It will be the first time a school from Alabama will play in the event.
The college game will fall on Saturday, which is often the most attended day of the all-star weekend. After the HBCU Classic, Saturday will also feature the skills competition, the 3-point contest and the dunk contest.
“Playing in the Bay Area is a tremendous honor for our student-athletes and university, and we are thankful to the NBA and its partners for making this event possible. This experience will provide our university and student-athletes with invaluable exposure and memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to showing the talent of the SIAC to such a large audience.”
~ Reginald Ruffin, Tuskegee Director of Athletics
“We are thrilled to have Morehouse College and Tuskegee University compete in the fourth NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star 2025. We look forward to both programs showcasing their talents during the game, as well as celebrating HBCU culture as part of our All-Star festivities.”
~ Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
Tuskegee men’s basketball
Tuskegee started the season with four straight losses but the Golden Tigers have turned things around, evening their record at 6-6 entering Monday night’s game. The team is 4-2 in conference play, sitting in second place in the West division.
The Tigers have six total SIAC championships to their name but they have not won one since 2014.
As of Jan. 6, Morehouse also currently sits at 6-6 overall with a 4-1 record in SIAC. The HBCU Classic will be the only regular season meeting between the two teams this year.
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