– National Championship Coach to Be Honored at Terrapins’ Season Opener –
PHOENIX – Position Sports and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today that legendary Maryland head coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Williams (Class of 2014) will be honored during a special celebration at the 2025 Hall of Fame Series Baltimore on Monday, November 3, at CFG Bank Arena.
One of the most iconic figures in Maryland basketball history, Williams led the Terrapins to the 2002 NCAA National Championship, multiple Final Fours, and over 450 wins during his 22-year tenure in College Park. The tribute will recognize the two-time ACC Coach of the Year’s profound impact on the University of Maryland, the state’s basketball culture, and the sport at large.
The evening will also mark the start of Maryland’s 2025–26 season, as the Terrapins take the floor in a local showdown against Coppin State. In the night’s second matchup, Towson will face Loyola Maryland. One ticket grants fans access to both games of the doubleheader.
Tickets are on sale now at HOFSeries.com. Media credential applications are available at hoophall.com/media.
Further details regarding game times and broadcast coverage will be announced at a later date.
For more Hall of Fame Series information and updates, please visit HOFSeries.com or follow @HOFSeries on all social platforms.
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 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 150 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.
