The Battle 4 Atlantis Set For Feast Week In The Bahamas
The Battle 4 Atlantis is a high-profile early-season college basketball tournament that takes place during the Feast Week of college basketball. The tournament was first held in 2011 and has since become a staple of the early college basketball season. It is held at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, and is known for its competitive field and unique location. The tournament is typically held over Thanksgiving week, adding to the excitement of the Feast Week of college basketball.
The inaugural Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in 2011 featured eight teams, including powerhouses like Connecticut and Florida State. The Connecticut Huskies, led by coach Jim Calhoun and future NBA players Shabazz Napier and Andre Drummond, won the first Battle 4 Atlantis championship. The tournament quickly gained a reputation for its high level of competition, with many games being closely contested and featuring thrilling finishes.
Over the years, the Battle 4 Atlantis has continued to attract top-tier college basketball programs. Teams like Villanova, Michigan, Syracuse, and Duke have all participated in the tournament. The 2019 Battle 4 Atlantis was particularly notable, as it featured four teams ranked in the top 13 of the AP Poll, including eventual national champion Virginia. The tournament has also been a launching pad for future NBA stars, with players like Buddy Hield, Jayson Tatum, and Deandre Ayton all having standout performances in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
2023 Games Set Over Thanksgiving
This is the 12th year of the Battle 4 Atlantis, with games taking place on Paradise Island in the Bahamas and spanning from Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 – with four games on Thanksgiving Day. North Carolina, Villanova, Arkansas, Michigan, Memphis, Texas Tech, Stanford, and Northern Iowa round out the eight-team field this year.
Battle 4 Atlantis schedule, bracket
Wednesday
Game 1: UNC vs. Northern Iowa, Noon (ESPN)
Game 2: Villanova vs. Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN2)
Game 3: Michigan vs. Memphis, 5 p.m. (ESPN2)
Game 4: Arkansas vs. Stanford, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
Thursday
Game 5: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, Noon (ESPN2)
Game 6: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 7: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 5 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 8: Loser of Game 2 vs. Loser of Game 4, 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
Friday
Championship: Winner of Game 6 vs. Winner of Game 7, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Third place: Loser Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 7, 1 p.m. (ESPN2)
Fifth place: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 8, 6 p.m. (ESPNU)
Seventh place: Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 8, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
For more college basketball Feast Week content check out my articles on the beginning of Feast Week and on the Maui Invitational.
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