KemperSports LIVE announced today that Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas has selected them to manage Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis – one of the premier in-season men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. KemperSports LIVE, the sports marketing and events division of Chicago-based KemperSports, will be tasked with event operations, sponsorship sales and fulfillment, and team relations. The event takes place on Thanksgiving week.
KemperSports LIVE will lean on its more than 40 years of event operations experience which includes the Maui Invitational and the McDonald’s All-American Games along with its’ strong connections to the college basketball landscape to ensure the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis continues to provide strong fields and a top-tier experience for teams and their fans.
“This union between two powerhouse brands is an exciting new chapter for Battle 4 Atlantis,” said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director of Atlantis Paradise Island. “KemperSports LIVE’s outstanding reputation in managing premier events makes them the ideal teammate to grow the tournament’s success while continuing to deliver the unforgettable experiences our guests and basketball fans have come to love.”
Over the last 13 years, the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis has risen to become one of the country’s best early-season college basketball tournaments for some of the top men’s and women’s college basketball programs. The 16-team (eight men’s and eight women’s teams) event takes place annually during Thanksgiving week at the Imperial Arena at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.
"We are excited to work with the Atlantis Paradise Island team to continue to elevate the tournament experience and ensure it is a ‘must play’ for the top college basketball programs,” said Tom Valdiserri, KemperSports LIVE Executive Vice President and Managing Director. “The college basketball landscape continues to evolve, and we are happy to use our wealth of experience and relationships in college basketball to elevate the tournament.”
Starting in 2011, the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis has seen some of the elite college basketball programs compete at Atlantis Paradise Island with a strong list of tournament champions, including Duke (2012), Villanova (2013, 2017, 2023), Tennessee (2022), and 2024 champion Oklahoma.
The women’s tournament, which started in 2020, has also seen outstanding fields with a strong roster of champions, including South Carolina (2021), UCLA (2022) and 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis champion North Carolina.
“We look forward to adding the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis to our stable to premier properties and events,” said KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner. “The Battle 4 Atlantis matches up with our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in sports.”
The Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis takes place at the world-renowned Atlantis Paradise Island Resort that includes five unique lodging options: the grand, iconic newly renovated towers of The Royal, the family-friendly ambiance at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style living at The Reef.
Guests can choose from an impressive collection of more than 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges. Additional resort amenities include the tranquil Mandara Spa, a newly opened tennis and pickleball center, indoor and outdoor regulation basketball courts, a 500-seat movie theater, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, a gaming arcade, CRUSH- a teen nightclub, Jokers Wild comedy club, an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the renowned and newly redecorated Atlantis Casino, and an array of luxury and boutique duty-free shopping.
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