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Gators Take Jacksonville Hoops Showdown with 82-68 Win Over Miami
Florida moved to 3-0 against in-state opponents behind 19 points from Alex Condon and a double-double from Rueben Chinyelu.
November 16, 2025
Jacksonville Scores Historic Victory by Landing FHSAA Basketball Championships
The Jacksonville Sports Foundation (JSF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to positioning Jacksonville as Florida’s Championship City, today announced a series of historic and high-profile sports developments at a press conference....
September 17, 2025
Florida Gators, Miami set date for men's basketball matchup in Jacksonville
Reigning NCAA men's basketball champion Florida will come to Jacksonville on Nov. 16 to face Miami inside VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, renewing a long hoops rivalry in front of a First Coast crowd, arena officials announced July 11.
July 11, 2025
ASUN college basketball tournaments move to Jacksonville
The 12-team Atlantic Sun Conference will move its men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments to Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
March 5, 2025
City Council to explore funding to secure Atlantic Sun Conference basketball tourney in Jacksonville
Member Ron Salem says he has introduced legislation to help land the ASUN championships, which are currently played at school sites.
February 12, 2025
How the city seeks to score with sporting events
Bed tax money is used to attract events, generate tourism and boost local businesses. Staging a sports event to stimulate business and inject more cash flow into the local economy is not a new concept in Jacksonville.
January 10, 2025
Jacksonville Sports Foundation names Samantha Vance as its new Executive Director
Samantha Vance, a sports and entertainment consultant and past officer and board member of non-profits in Tallahassee, was named Executive Director of the Jacksonville Sports Foundation on Monday.
December 9, 2024
2024-25 Season Opener: Florida Gators vs. South Florida Bulls
The Florida Gators tip off their 2024-25 basketball season at the Jacksonville Sports Foundation Invitational, facing the South Florida Bulls! Catch the full game replay and see the Gators start their season with a thrilling matchup in Jacksonville.
November 5, 2024
NCAA picks Jacksonville for 3 championships
Several NCAA championships are coming to the Jacksonville area in the next few years. The NCAA awarded Jacksonville three different championships in track and volleyball over two years, the first time that has happened, Visit Jacksonville announced Wednesday.
October 3, 2024
NCAA picks Jacksonville as host site for events in 2027, 2028
Division I and Division II championships for volleyball and track set at UNF and Edward Waters University. Jacksonville will play host to three NCAA athletic events in 2027 and 2028, Visit Jacksonville announced.
October 2, 2024
Could NCAA Tournament hoops return? New Jacksonville Sports Foundation plans mission
As the Mayor's Office and City Council weigh plans for the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium renovations, a new nonprofit organization plans to help bring additional sporting events to the First Coast, potentially including the return of the NCAA Tournament for basketball.
May 11, 2024
Jacksonville Sports Foundation Officially Launches
Visit Jacksonville has set up the Jacksonville Sports Foundation in the Florida destination to work on attracting more high-profile events to the city, starting with a move for the Atlantic Sun Conference’s headquarters to the city from Atlanta.
May 10, 2024
Atlantic Sun Conference relocating conference headquarters to Jacksonville this fall
City also announces creation of Jacksonville Sports Foundation. The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) is relocating from Atlanta to Jacksonville this fall, making the announcement on Wednesday afternoon at City Hall.
May 8, 2024
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