Players Era
The Future of College Basketball
Quotes from Coaches
"We are always going to support our student-athletes at the highest levels and do everything we can to help them succeed. The Players Era Festival aligns with those objectives. In addition to playing quality opponents in an NCAA tournament-like atmosphere, the trip should provide our players with access to NIL opportunities. We’re looking forward to being part of the inaugural class of participants."
Nate Oats, University of Alabama
"Michigan is excited to participate in the Players Era event. This forward thinking MTE will provide our University and student athletes wonderful new opportunities"
Dusty May, University of Michigan
"This is an opportunity for us to play against some of the best teams in the country early in the season. The Players Era Festival has great teams, great coaches and great players, and we appreciate the chance to compete in its first year. It will be a great way for our program to test itself."
Kelvin Sampson, University of Houston
"Seth and his group, we get there and the MGM was great to us, The food was great, they got high-level officials, which all of us wanted. We were treated great.”
2024 Festival Champions
Dana Altman, University of Oregon
"We are thrilled to be part of the Players Era Festival. Not only is this a top-notch event, featuring some of the best teams in the country, but it also provides terrific opportunities and experiences for our student-athletes beyond the basketball court."
Scott Drew, Baylor University
"We are excited for our university and student-athletes to get to participate in a new opportunity with Players Era. Our student-athletes have always enjoyed our MTE events and this will have a direct impact on them, both now and in the future. In addition to helping our student-athletes, we look forward to the high-level teams, coaches and players that will be featured in the event."
T. J. Otzelberger, Iowa State
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