The Story of Global Sports Management

Oregon in Italy
University of Oregon on a trip to Italy

Global Sports Management began its journey in 1991 when two former college basketball coaches decided to bring their knowledge, skills, and experiences to the world of college athletic events.

Under the direction of president Maury Hanks, Global Sports Management basketball teams toured the country providing competitive exhibition games for some of the top NCAA division men’s programs.

It quickly became apparent that Global Sports was ready, willing, and able to deliver an exceptional product that not only met but regularly exceeded expectations.

This was just the beginning of Global Sports Management’s impact on the college basketball scene.

On the heels of its exhibition team success, Global Sports Management developed its own events.

At the beginning the focus was on the D-3 Desert Classic.

The tournament soon became the largest D-3 basketball tournament in the country.

Featuring some of the top D-3 men’s and women’s teams in the country, the D-3 Desert Classic became a must-attend event for D-3 basketball programs and enthusiasts. This was clearly evident by the number of repeat participants in the tournament.

Global Sports Management didn’t stop at the D-3 level.

Since 2007, GSM has promoted 42 multi-team events.

These events have attracted some of the highest ranking programs in men’s college basketball and have been featured on national television.

The Emerald Coast Classic and the Cayman Islands Classic headline the list of Global Sports Management’s multi-team college basketball events in recent years.

Global Sports Management’s multi-team events have been broadcast on national television.

CBS Sports Network airs the third round and championship round of the Emerald Coast Classic annually.

Global Sports Management has also been taking college teams on overseas tours.

LSU in Italy
LSU on a trip to Italy

Global Sports Management has sent approximately 100 men’s and women’s college basketball teams on preseason tours to countries such as Spain, Italy, and the Bahamas, as well as to a half-dozen major cities across Canada.

NCAA teams have gone to play international competition in North America and Europe while enjoying wonderful accommodations and competition, all arranged by Global Sports.

As with all Global Sports Management events, foreign tours are loaded with quality at more than competitive costs!

Our goal is to continue to provide quality college basketball events that promote the competitive spirit that Global Sports Management has represented throughout its 30 year existence.