Siacatl – SIAC 2025 Basketball Tournament

2025 SIAC Auxiliary Events

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About the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically Black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men’s and seven women’s sports and is a proud member of NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.

Anthony Holloman

Dr. Anthony Holloman was named 11th Commissioner of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference on August 1, 2022. Prior to becoming the SIAC Commissioner, Anthony served as the Vice President for University Advancement/Athletics and executive director for the Foundation at Fort Valley State University. He previously served as Vice President of University Advancement at Wiley College, Jackson State University, Stillman College and South Carolina State University while also serving as Director of Athletics at Tuskegee University.

In his career, he has been a part of and directed fundraising programs that have raised more than $150 million to support student scholarships, faculty development, and programmatic activities at institutions of higher learning. As athletic director at Fort Valley State University, he oversaw the installation of a new track surface and turf football field at Wildcat Stadium. The athletic department raised more than $1,800,000, scheduled 10 games that generated revenue from guarantees, and established the Fort Valley State Athletic Association. He served as the Chairman of the SIAC Athletic Directors’ Council (2021-2022), Athletic Director Chair of the SIAC Men’s Volleyball Committee, and on the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee for Men’s Tennis.

Anthony is a 1992 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., where he majored in communications and minored in English. He also earned Master of Sports Science degree from the United States Sports Academy. He also holds a Certificate of Fund-Raising Management from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University while also studying at the University of Pennsylvania.

He was a scholarship athlete at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was a four-year starter in the defensive secondary and a return specialist, garnering All-CIAA and All-American honors, while also serving as the team’s punter and a member of the track team. He also served as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while at Johnson C. Smith University. For his prowess on the gridiron Anthony will be enshrined into the Johnson C. Smith Athletics Hall of Fame on September 13, 2024.

Anthony is a Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., a member of the 100 Black Men of America, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Inc., and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Higher Education. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Georgia Chamber Commerce. Anthony has been a Rotarian since 2011, earning the Paul Harris Fellows distinction in Macon, GA, Orangeburg, SC and Tuscaloosa, AL.

He is a very active leader in the community, as well as a speaker on various topics.

Anthony is married to Maisah and has three adult children.

Holloman is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, where he majored in Communications and was a member of the football and track teams. He holds a Master of Sports Science degree from the United States Sports Academy. He also earned the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University and holds a Certificate of Fund-Raising Management from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Holloman is a member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

Events

SIAC CARES

To kick off Media Day, SIAC will host a community service event involving student athletes to connect and give back to the city of Atlanta.

Cigars and Conversations

Join us for an exclusive kickoff event with the SIAC University Presidents and Athletic Directors.

HBCU ATL Fest Block Party

A music festival incorporating live music, DJs, comedians, and food with VIP experiences taking place directly adjacent to the arena and a secured ticketed entrance.

Official SIAC Day Parties and After Parties

We are hosting exclusive official day and after party events during SIAC Basketball Tournament Week.

Women’s Honors Brunch

Game ChangHER is an exclusive awards brunch and panel discussion held during the SIAC Basketball Tournaments, celebrating and amplifying the groundbreaking achievements of women in sports, including athletes, coaches, executives and other pioneers.

Sponsor Appreciation Brunch

An exclusive brunch event designed to celebrate our sponsors.

Step Show

Discover the power of tradition! Step shows are a captivating celebration of African American culture, featuring intricate footwork, synchronized movements, and powerful chants. Join the SIAC community and experience the energy and inspiration of these performances.