The Tribune

COMING off an historic 2021 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis that saw the return of its decade-long men’s tournament and the debut of its first-ever women’s tournament, the Atlantis resort has announced that the 2022 edition will continue in paradise.

Taking place the week of Thanksgiving, Battle 4 Atlantis will welcome 16 NCAA Division I basketball programmes, along with its players, coaches, families and fans for the women’s tournament (November 19-21) followed by the 11th year of the men’s tournament (November 23-25).

More information can be found at:

www.battle4atlantis.com

The field for the Women’s Tournament will include Louisville, Tennessee, South Dakota State, Rutgers, UCLA, Marquette, Texas, and Gonzaga.

The Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis men’s tournament will include Butler, BYU, Dayton, Kansas, NC State, USC, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

The 12-game, three-day tournament is regarded as one of the most challenging early-season tournaments.

“We extend a warm Bahamian welcome to Atlantis Paradise Island for the Men’s and Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis, the premier early-season NCAA college basketball tournament. The tournament is the highlight of our year, and we couldn’t be more excited to host the athletes, coaches, alumni and fans for what is always a memorable experience,” said Audrey Oswell, president and managing director of the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island.

“After a groundbreaking inaugural Women’s Battle 4 Atlantis which produced the eventual, national champion South Carolina, and the 10th anniversary of the Men’s Battle 4 Atlantis, we are looking forward to another amazing year of world-class college basketball to be held at the ultimate destination, Atlantis Paradise Island,” said Lea Miller, CEO, Complete Sports Management.

Going on its 11th year, Battle 4 Atlantis is one of the most important college basketball traditions of the year, and through seamless, world-class hospitality along with rich, cultural exchanges, Atlantis Paradise Island is committed to celebrating the global game of basketball through a vibrant Bahamian lens.

Year after year, the event has been highly touted as the most coveted early-season tournament, and Atlantis Paradise Island is proud to serve as the longest-standing international host destination in college basketball history.