Charleston, WV (WOAY) – The Basketball Tournament (TBT), will be making a return trip to West Virginia in July.
According to a press release from the event organizer, the 64-team, $1 million winner-take-all event, has once again chose Charleston, West Virginia to serve as one of the regional locations for the 2025 event. The West Virginia region consists of eight teams with Best Virginia, the West Virginia University alumni team returning for another opportunity to win it all.
The event will take place at the Charleston Coliseum from July 18, 2025, through July 23, 2025. Charleston, West Virginia previously hosted TBT regional events in 2021 and 2022.
Best Virginia, now entering their sixth summer in TBT, will be led by general manager and former WVU player John Flowers. Flowers says: “We’re excited that TBT is returning to West Virginia and to the great city of Charleston. I know our fans in Charleston will show up and show out like they always have since my playing days at WVU. Last time Best Virginia played in Charleston, our fans gave our team the energy to beat the Elmore brothers and Herd That. We’re looking forward to seeing a lot of gold and blue at the Charleston Coliseum this July. Not green!”
“We are thrilled to welcome The Basketball Tournament (TBT), and the excitement and energy it brings, back to our Capital City,” said Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “We look forward to joining fans from across the region to watch Best Virginia compete in the 2025 West Virginia Regional—creating lasting memories and being part of the excitement that makes this event so incredible!”
Best Virginia will make additional roster announcements in the spring via their social media page, @finalfourcast.
Tickets for the 2025 West Virginia Regional will go on sale on May 6. Fans can sign up for ticket and team notifications at tbthoops.com/tickets/notifications.
The West Virginia Regional winner will advance to play in the TBT quarterfinals on July 28, 2025. The semifinals will be held on July 31, 2025, and the TBT $1 Million championship game will be held on August 3, 2025.
