WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — William & Mary Athletics hosted Tribe Basketball Madness on Tuesday evening at Kaplan Arena. Season ticket members, fans and members of the student body gathered as anticipation builds for the 2026-27 season. 

 The evening began with a meet and greet in the concourse as attendees interacted with William & Mary men's and women's basketball student-athletes and coaches. 

As fans filed into the seats in Kaplan Arena, the evening began with the introduction of the 2026-27 men's and women's basketball rosters and head coaches. 

Following the introductions, the players and coaches participated in shooting competitions, interactive games and much more. 

The formal programming ended with an address to Tribe fans from Men's Basketball Head Coach Brian Earl and Women's Basketball head Coach Erin Dickerson-Davis. W&M will open the 2026-27 campaign with a doubleheader on Nov. 2. The women's team will host Chowan at 4 p.m. before the men's squad welcomes Bridgewater for a 7 p.m. tip-off. 

Season tickets for both men's and women's basketball for the highly-anticipated 2026-27 season are still on sale. To purchase visit TribeAtlhetics.com/Tickets, e-mail tribetickets@wm.edu or call the box office at 757-221-3340 to secure your seat today.

The 2026-27 Basketball Tip-Off Event will be held on October 16^th from 6-8 p.m., to register click here.