The Texas Legends will once again host the Thrivent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Classic at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas this year. The event will take place on November 1st, 2025. It will be the third time the Legends have hosted the HBCU Classic. The Legends are the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate.
The Legends will tip-off against the Austin Spurs at 1 p.m. on Paul Quinn College’s beautiful court.
After the Legends-Spurs matchup, the Paul Quinn College women’s basketball team will take the court at 3 p.m., with the men’s team wrapping up the day at 5 p.m. The day-long celebration will feature a tailgate, food, music, and fan activities as part of PQC’s annual homecoming celebration.
“This event continues to grow each year, and we’re proud to be back at Paul Quinn for a third straight season,” said Texas Legends President Malcolm Farmer. “The partnership with Thrivent and Paul Quinn reflects our shared commitment to youth, education, and community impact.”
The Legends were selected as Franchise of the Year by the G-League last season, and events like this are a big reason why. They are routinely one of the league leaders in attendance, a result of being active in the DFW community.
“The Thrivent HBCU Classic is more than a basketball showcase - it’s a celebration of tradition, opportunity, and progress,” said Liz Mikel, manager of engagement at Thrivent. “We’re proud to partner again in uplifting the next generation of leaders through this meaningful event.”
Maurice West, Dean of Paul Quinn College, added: “The continued partnership with the Texas Legends and Thrivent demonstrates our mission in action - uniting the community around a shared purpose. We’re excited to welcome fans, families, and future leaders to campus for this special day.”
Tickets will be available at the door and are subject to availability. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to take part in the full day of events and secure their seats.
The collaboration between the Legends, Paul Quinn College, and Thrivent illustrates the opportunities to grow the basketball community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There’s a genuine enthusiasm for the sport throughout the region, despite the turbulent nature of the Mavericks. The HBCU Classic is just one example of that excitement and basketball joy.
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