basketball

Rutgers basketball
Mar 9, 2026

Rutgers taps Redus to lead women’s basketball program

Adding another hire from LSU, Gary Redus II is known for his recruiting prowess as well as helping to win the 2023 NCAA title.

The Atlantic City Sports Commission has hosted events including men’s and women’s basketball championships.
Feb 4, 2026

Atlantic City extends MAAC basketball championships to 2031

The seaside resort secured a five-year deal to host the men’s and women’s Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference from 2027–2031, extending its run at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

Philadelphia skyline
Jun 30, 2025

HBSE to own, operate new Philadelphia WNBA team

The league will debut its 18th franchise in 2030, with Camden-based Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment set to lead the South Philadelphia-based group.

Prudential Center
Mar 27, 2025

Prudential Center ready to rock March Madness

“[W]e always say we are in the big event business,” Dylan Wanagiel, vice president, Sports Properties & Special Events, told NJBIZ ahead of Thursday's tip-off. “And quite frankly, it doesn’t get much bigger than March Madness."

Rutgers basketball
Jan 19, 2024

Prudential, Rutgers Athletics score new strategic partnership

Beyond serving as presenting sponsor for the men's and women's basketball teams, the Fortune 500 company will also provide access to financial education and fund investments accounts for student-athletes in a variety of sports.

Princeton University
Mar 24, 2023

Princeton’s tournament run reignites March Madness fever in NJ

A year after the Saint Peter's Peacocks turn in the Elite Eight, the ivy league school has all eyes - and potentially sports betting dollars - on Jersey.

Basketball
Mar 9, 2023

Hoboken’s Tipico named MAAC Championships sports betting partner

The tournament returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City March 7-11, where it will continue to be hosted through 2026.