Hall of Hope × Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Weekend Presented by Pathways Foundation, iiCare & Immersion
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Step inside basketball’s most electric weekend and change lives while you do it. The Hall of Hope—presented by Pathways Foundation, iiCare, and Immersion—pairs the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement with an immersive youth-tech program that will put 1,000 Springfield students on a fast track toward STEM careers.
We’re inviting a hand-picked circle of consortium members to join NBA legends such as Chauncey Billups, Allan Houston, Dale Davis, and Travis Best for three days of galas, autograph sessions, and orchestra-level seats at the ceremony—then amplifying the excitement with a nationwide fan sweepstakes designed to reach 10 million+ hoops followers.
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Thursday, Sept 4th, 2025: Youth Development Tech Workshop - 9:30AM-4:00PM
Friday, Sept 5, 2025
• 11 AM – Class of 2025 Autograph Session (Mohegan Sun)
• 6 PM – Tip-Off Celebration & Awards Gala (Mohegan Sun)
Saturday, Sept 6, 2025
• 7 PM – Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (Symphony Hall)
YOUR VIP FAST-PASS
• Tier-1 Autograph Session access
• Black-tie Awards Gala ticket
• Orchestra-level seat + Pre-Ceremony Reception
• Invitation-only Class of 2025 Press Conference
• VIP credential, gift pack & printed program
• 2-night Sky Tower stay (Thu/Fri) + 1-night Springfield hotel (Sat)
• Guided Hall of Fame tour & airport transfers
THE SWEEPSTAKES
We’re unleashing a digital raffle where one lucky fan (plus a guest) wins the exact Platinum experience, creating viral engagement for brand sponsors and delivering courtside storytelling to millions. Partner brands receive logo integration, social roll-outs, and inclusion in our live draw.
LEGENDS & LEADERS YOU’LL MEET
Chauncey Billups, Allan Houston, Dale Davis, Travis Best, Precious Achiuwa and a roster of civic leaders, mayors, and state officials—all rallying to fuel youth opportunity through basketball The Pathways Foundation….
IMPACT YOU CAN SEE
150 underserved student-athletes attend a two-day AI and leadership workshop during Enshrinement Week, backed by NBA/WNBA mentors and the Pathways Foundation.
Funds raised scale that model to 1,000 Springfield youth for year-round STEM and workforce programs The Pathways Foundation….
HOW TO JOIN US
Consortium Invitation: Check your inbox—only a handful of iiCare × Immersion members will secure in-person slots.
Brand Partnership: Contact us to secure sweepstakes inventory and logo rights.
Fan Entry: The sweepstakes link goes live on July 1. Share it, post it, amplify it.
Ready to claim your seat in basketball history and power the next generation of innovators? Hit RSVP and let’s turn the Hall of Fame into a Hall of Hope.