Competition
Championship-level women’s college basketball featuring programs competing on a premier stage.
About The Foundry
More than a game.A stronger tomorrow.
The Foundry is a premier women’s college basketball property that brings championship competition, leadership, and opportunity together to create experiences that extend beyond the final score.
- Competition
- Leadership
- Opportunity
- Community
The Property
Built around more
than the final score.
Basketball is the centerpiece of The Foundry, but the experience extends beyond the court. Through championship competition, meaningful connections, and access to opportunity, The Foundry brings people together around what the game makes possible.
Leadership
Bringing coaches, executives, and community leaders together to explore how excellence is built.
Opportunity
Connecting students and emerging leaders with meaningful access, relationships, and pathways forward.
The Idea
Championships are
forged long before
they are won.
The moments we celebrate are shaped by the work no one sees. The Foundry honors the preparation, challenges, and commitment that make excellence possible.
The Inaugural Weekend
One property.
Three acts.
Three distinct experiences bring The Foundry’s purpose to life through preparation, leadership, and championship competition.
Explore The Weekend
The Foundry Future Summit
Saturday, November 7
A student-centered experience connecting young people with the preparation, relationships, and opportunities that help shape their futures.
The Foundry Table
Saturday Evening, November 7
An invitation-only leadership dinner bringing together influential voices for a conversation about building excellence before the spotlight.
The Foundry Classic
Sunday, November 8
Duke and North Texas meet on the court for the championship-level competition at the heart of The Foundry weekend.
The Organization
Built for what comes next.
The Foundry is a proprietary event property of BLE Events, a Barlow Legacy Enterprises business. Created to bring championship competition, leadership, and opportunity together, The Foundry is being developed as a lasting platform for experiences that create value beyond the game.
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The Foundry.
For media inquiries, institutional relationships, and general information about The Foundry, connect with our team.