Basketball tournaments for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will return to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The games run March 5-10, 2026, with a new schedule and prime TV slots on ESPN channels. "Obviously Atlantic City has been a great partner for us over the past seven years," said MAAC Commissioner Travis Tellitocci, according to The Press of Atlantic City. "It belongs in Atlantic City," McDonald said. "I definitely like Atlantic City," said Quinnipiac forward Amarri Monroe, picked as men's top player before the season.