The Basketball Festival Announces HOOPBOREE®

The Basketball Festival (TBF) is proud to introduce HOOPBOREE®, a premier showcase tournament dedicated to NCAA Division I women’s basketball. Launching in the 2028–29 season, HOOPBOREE® will spotlight elite mid-major programs and rising stars, bringing the energy, skill, and competitive spirit of the women’s game to a national audience.

Designed as a counterpart to the men’s Midmajor Showcase™, HOOPBOREE® will feature 24 standout programs competing across six divisions, each representing the defining characteristics of elite competition:

• Resolve Division

• Power Division

• Spirit Division

• Valor Division

• Vision Division

• Courage Division

A New Era for the Women’s Game

HOOPBOREE® reflects The Basketball Festival’s commitment to elevating women’s basketball and expanding the platform for mid-major programs to gain national visibility. With growing momentum and global interest in the women’s game, HOOPBOREE® creates a high-level competitive environment where programs and players can shine.

“HOOPBOREE® is about recognition, opportunity, and impact,” said TBF leadership. “The women’s game is experiencing unprecedented growth, and this platform ensures that mid-major programs and emerging stars are seen, celebrated, and elevated on the national stage.”

What HOOPBOREE® Delivers

• Elite Competition: High-quality matchups featuring rising mid-major powers

• Future Stars: A spotlight on athletes poised to shape the future of women’s basketball

• National Stage: A premier platform designed to attract media, fans, and industry attention

• Culture-Defining Moments: Performances that inspire, elevate, and leave lasting impact

Building the Future of the Game

HOOPBOREE® is more than a tournament, it is a strategic investment in the continued growth and visibility of women’s basketball. By creating a dedicated stage for competition and storytelling, TBF is helping to redefine how the women’s game is experienced and celebrated.

Part of The Basketball Festival Experience

As an anchor property within The Basketball Festival’s expanding ecosystem, HOOPBOREE® joins the Midmajor Showcase™ and GETSEEN® in delivering a multi-level platform that spans the full landscape of basketball, from high school prospects to NCAA competition, across both men’s and women’s games.

Coming 2028

HOOPBOREE® is scheduled to debut during the 2028–29 college basketball season, with participating teams, matchups, broadcast partners, and event details to be announced in advance of its launch.