CIAA basketball tournament games in Charlotte

Charlotte hosted the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball tournament for many years, with games staged at venues including Bojangles Coliseum and Spectrum Center. The CIAA tournament brought postseason competition among historically black colleges and universities to Charlotte each February, drawing alumni and fans for multiple days of games and events. The event was a significant annual collegiate competition for the city while it was hosted there.