Elite Women’s College Basketball Tournament Coming to Walt Disney World
Exciting news is on the horizon for women’s college basketball enthusiasts as a new event is set to grace the courts of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The 2024 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Showcase is poised to captivate fans with a thrilling four-team tournament taking place from November 21 to 23, followed by two additional games on November 24. All six exhilarating matchups will unfold at the State Farm Field House, nestled within the renowned Disney sports complex.
The announcement of this prestigious tournament was made by WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew, Disney’s Director of Sports Planning and Development Jorge Senior, and the University of South Florida women’s basketball head coach and WBCA Vice President Jose Fernandez. This momentous occasion marks the inception of a promising partnership between ESPN Wide World of Sports and the esteemed WBCA, promising an unforgettable showcase of talent and competition.
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With the stage set at one of the world’s most iconic sports venues, basketball enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing the finest collegiate talent compete at the highest level. As teams vie for victory and players showcase their skills on the court, fans will be treated to an unparalleled basketball experience amidst the magical backdrop of Walt Disney World Resort.
As anticipation builds for this inaugural event, the 2024 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase promises to be a highlight of the collegiate basketball calendar. Stay tuned for further details and mark your calendars for an unforgettable celebration of athleticism, teamwork, and the enduring spirit of women’s basketball at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
“The WBCA Showcase will offer a new way for college basketball and Disney fans to come together to celebrate incredible athletes competing at The Most Magical Place On Earth,” said Jorge Senior. “We are thrilled that women’s college basketball is coming back to ESPN Wide World of Sports.”
Several of the best teams in the country are expected to compete in the event, including the University of Louisville, which has been ranked among the Associated Press Top 20 this season. Louisville will face South Florida in the Nov. 24 game, which will count toward both teams’ regular season records.
“The WBCA Board of Directors is pleased to offer the new WBCA Showcase, a women’s college basketball event that will provide exciting non-conference matchups to our member coaches, their student-athletes and fans of the game,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “We are proud to work with ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando World Center Marriott to offer participating teams a first-class competition venue and hotel experience.”
Game times, additional teams, broadcast and ticket information will be announced at a later date.
The WBCA event marks the return of women’s college hoops to Walt Disney World, which previously hosted the Honda Elite 4 Holiday Classic from 1998-2000. That Division I college women’s basketball tournament featured some of the most successful teams in college basketball history, including UConn, Notre Dame, UNC and Penn State.
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