About Basketbull LLC

BasketBull, LLC is an official licensee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.  Launched in 2004 because an overall need for organized basketball events in the city where basketball was invented, BasketBull provides the opportunity to play in competitive basketball events against teams from all over the country and world, while learning and experiencing the history of basketball.

The name BasketBull comes from the late William "Bull" Martin, who is related (as father or grandfather) to the owners of BasketBull, Mike Martin, Bob Martin and Colin Tabb. "Bull" Martin was a devoted family man and friend, while also owning a passion for the game of basketball, after starring at Providence College. "Bull" passed away in 1997 and when different names were being tossed around for the company, BasketBull was agreed upon in his honor.

In 5 short years, BasketBull has risen to the prominent event group in the New England region, with hopes of national and international expansion through our regional event series. Teams have travelled from North Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Canada, Nova Scotia and the entire Northeast for BasketBull events.

BasketBull hosted over 20 events in the 2009 year, with the first-ever regional event in Chicago, Illinois at the Attack Athletics Center.

BasketBull, LLC has an exclusive agreement with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for running all youth and amateur events affiliated with the Hall of Fame. 

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, "An International Destination"

For teams that participate in Naismith Tournaments:

-      All Championship games are played at Center Court in the new Hall of Fame.
-      Minimum of 3 games, pool play format, with possibilities of playing much more
-      Opportunity to purchase discount tickets to Hall of Fame and Six Flags New England.
-      Discounted prices to hotels, restaurants, and many other area attractions in Greater Springfield.
-      Exposure to Division I, II, III College Coaches
-      Exposure to media outlets and national recruiting publications, including HoopScoop, Scout.com, The HoopHall Report, and New England Basketball Services (NERR).


Distance from major East Coast cities:

Philadelphia to Springfield, Ma.    
4.25 hours    
New York City to Springfield, Ma.   2.5 hours
Boston to Springfield, Ma. 1.5 hours
Providence to Springfield, Ma. 1.5 hours
Albany to Springfield, Ma. 1.5 hours
Syracuse to Springfield, Ma. 3.75 hours
Newark, NJ to Springfield, Ma. 2.75 hours
Baltimore, Md to Springfield, Ma. 5.5 hours
Washington DC to Springfield, Ma.     6.5 hours
Richmond, Va. to Springfield, Ma. 8 hours
Pittsburgh, Pa. to Springfield, Ma. 8.5 hours

 

Hall of Fame Floor Plan

Click here to get a closer look of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame floor plan. Restaurants, restroom/telephone locations, and basketball court sections are all shown on this diagram.