Bubbleville was a series of early-season college basketball showcases held at the

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resort in

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, during the opening months of the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's and

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basketball seasons. Organized by Gazelle Group and the

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, the series featured a number of events normally hosted by the bodies, moved to a

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due to the

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. There were 46 games scheduled, but only 26 were played, leaving 20 games canceled due to COVID-19 issues.

Tournaments relocated to Bubbleville

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* Legends Classic *

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* HomeLight Classic * Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Challenge * Women's Jimmy V Classic

Notable games

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upset #4

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61–60 on November 27, 2020 (HomeLight Classic) *

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beat #3 Villanova 81–73 on November 28, 2020 (Air Force Reserve Hall of Fame Tip-Off) *

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outlasted

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61–58 on December 3, 2020 (Roman Legends Classic)

References

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