Sports
Sports

Sun Belt hoops tourneys not coming to Gwinnett

Feb 5, 2013

The Sun Belt Conference announced on Tuesday that it will hold its men's and women's basketball tournaments in New Orleans from 2014-16. The tournaments will be played at Lakefront Arena.

The Gwinnett Arena was one of the sites the conference was considering. Sun Belt commissioner Karl Benson toured the Gwinnett Arena in September. Georgia State will become a full member of the conference this summer.

Orlando, Nashville, Memphis and Birmingham were also considered.

The tournament is contracted to play in Hot Springs, Ark. through the 2013-14 season, but both parties agreed to end the contract after this year's event.

Other headlines

ExploreIs R.J. Hunter a CAA player of the year candidate?

Georgia State adds another commitment

ExploreGeorgia State picks up four commitments, loses one

Georgia State Spring Game April 20 or 27

Hunter scores 38 to lift GSU over ODU

What I learned after GSU's win over ODU. Or, that Hunter guy can shoot

Catching up with GSU LB coach P.J. Volker

More Stories

Keep Reading

The Georgia State Panthers take the field for their home opener against Memphis, Sept. 6, 2025.

Credit: Stan Awtrey

After furious comeback, Georgia State gives up late TD in 38-31 loss to South Alabama

On a historic run, Houston County to test perfect record in South Georgia

The Bears will need more than confidence to leave Thomas County Central with a win. The Yellow Jackets have never lost at home in the regular season under coach Justin Rogers.

Amid struggles, first-year coaches preach patience. ‘You can’t skip steps’

In places like Dutchtown, Irwin County and others, wins have been hard to come by for first-year coaches, while Griffin and Flowery Branch have fared well under new coaches.

The Latest

General view as the Atlanta Hawks host the San Antonio at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Atlanta. The Spurs won 126-125. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta TV sports listings

After furious comeback, Georgia State gives up late TD in 38-31 loss to South Alabama

Amid struggles, first-year coaches preach patience. ‘You can’t skip steps’

Featured

Housing affordability is the top concern for metro Atlanta residents, according to a new survey. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren

Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says

The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.

DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges

Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.