19th Annual Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay to Showcase 15 Nationally Ranked High School Teams including #1 Montverde Academy

13 Premier Match-Ups Available Across ESPN, ESPNU & ESPN3

Springfield, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame confirmed today the schedule for the 2020 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay. The event is an annual basketball showcase now in its nineteenth year at Springfield College, the birthplace of basketball. Games will be played Jan. 16-20, 2020 at Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College. Yesterday, it was announced via @hoophall social media, the Saturday session has officially sold out. A limited number oftickets remain available for all other sessions at this time.

The event will feature 30 games in five days, showcasing local boys and girls on Thursday and Friday respectively. MLK Weekend will be headlined by 15 nationally ranked programs in the FAB 50 National Team Rankings Powered by Ballislife.com, including five of the top 10: #1 Montverde Academy (Fla.), #3 Oak Hill Academy (Va.), #6 Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.), #8 IMG Academy (Fla.), and #9 DeMatha Catholic High School (Md.). Additional high-profile teams featuring ESPN Top 10 ranked players include Rancho Christian (Calif.), Prolific Prep (Calif.), Sierra Canyon (Calif.), and Brewster Academy (N.H.).

ESPN will carry 13 premier match-ups across ESPN, ESPNU and ESPN3. #1 Montverde Academy (Fla.) vs. #8 IMG Academy (Fla.) will be televised on ESPN on Sunday, January 19at 7:30 PM ET.  A complete schedule, including games accessible via FloSports, is available below.

Supporting sponsors of the 2020 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay include Nike, Springfield College, Gatorade, ShotTracker, Big Y, MGM Springfield, and the Air Force Reserve. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as limited tickets remain for key match-ups. Tickets for the 2020 Spalding Hoophall Classic are available at  tickets.hoophall.com.

About Spalding: Spalding® is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world with a long-standing heritage in quality and innovation. Spalding is the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as well as the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA.  Spalding also produces softball equipment under the Dudley® brand. The SPALDING® and DUDLEY® trademarks are owned by Russell Brands, LLC. For more information, visit www.spalding.com. 

About Eastbay: Since 1980, Eastbay has been dedicated to providing high school athletes with the footwear, apparel, and equipment they need to take their game to the next level. As part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), Eastbay is focused on serving athletes who know what it takes to win, both on and off the field, through its direct mail catalog and eastbay.com. Through product selection, insider knowledge, and a range of athletes and experts, Eastbay delivers the tools athletes need to win their style of play and post-game looks.

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About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum and events, visit www.hoophall.com, follow @hoophall, @hoophallclassic and #HHClassic or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Friday, January 17, 2020

Saturday, January 18, 2020 – SOLD OUT

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Monday, January 20, 2020