KemperSports to Manage Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis

KemperSports will manage the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis, a men’s and women’s college basketball tournament held annually at the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

KemperSports LIVE, the organization’s sports marketing and events division, will be tasked with event operations, sponsorship sales and fulfillment and team relations. The Battle 4 Atlantis first started in 2011; the 16-team (eight men’s and eight women’s teams) event takes place annually during Thanksgiving week at the Imperial Arena at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas.

“We look forward to adding the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis to our stable to premier properties and events,” said KemperSports Chief Executive Officer Steve Skinner. “The Battle 4 Atlantis matches up with our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in sports.”

Men’s tournament champions including Duke (2012), Villanova (2013, 2017, 2023), Tennessee (2022), and 2024 champion Oklahoma. It started a women’s tournament in 2020 with winners including South Carolina (2021), UCLA (2022) and 2024 champion North Carolina.

KemperSports also manages the Maui Invitational and McDonald’s All-American Games.

“This union between two powerhouse brands is an exciting new chapter for Battle 4 Atlantis,” said Audrey Oswell, president and managing director of Atlantis Paradise Island. “KemperSports LIVE’s outstanding reputation in managing premier events makes them the ideal teammate to grow the tournament’s success while continuing to deliver the unforgettable experiences our guests and basketball fans have come to love.”