Celebrate Gardner-Webb Basketball Legends at HOOPSCOMING 2025 on Jan. 18

Event Includes Lunch, Alumni Recognition and Doubleheader Against USC Upstate

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University HOOPSCOMING 2025 is scheduled for Jan. 18. This annual event celebrates the legends of the court along with the athletes and devoted fans who fill Paul Porter Arena with excitement on game day at The Webb.

Join alumni and friends for lunch at 11:30 a.m. in Faith Hall, Tucker Student Center. This is a time to fellowship and reconnect with former teammates and classmates, and to engage with student-athletes and fans of Bulldog Nation.

Head Coach Jeremy Luther will give remarks before adjourning to the Paul Porter Arena for a doubleheader against USC Upstate. “Anytime we have a reason to bring together alumni of the men’s and women’s teams we view this as a great opportunity to build community and relationships,” Luther affirmed. “It is always great for our current players to meet and interact with players from the past.”

Reserved seating in Paul Porter Arena will be provided for all registered HOOPSCOMING guests.

Women’s basketball will tip off at 1 p.m., and the men’s game follows at 4 p.m. Women’s basketball and cheer alumni will be recognized at halftime of the women’s game. Men’s basketball and cheer alumni will be recognized at halftime of the men’s game.

Tickets are $25 for individuals; $15 for GWU faculty and staff; $12 for children ages 5-12; and free for children ages 0-4.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.