Additional Teams and Matchup Adjustments Announced for 18th Annual Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay

Springfield, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today matchup adjustments and the addition of Spire Institute (OH) and Our Savior New American (NY) to the field of teams for the 2019 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay. The event is an annual basketball showcase now in its eighteenth year at Springfield College. Games will be played at Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College Jan. 17-21, 2019, during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

The nation’s premier basketball event will once again showcase the country’s top high school basketball teams. This year’s elite matchups include The Ranney School (N.J.) vs. Federal Way High School (Wash.), McEachern High School (Ga.), vs. Rancho Christian School (Calif.), Montverde Academy (Fla.) vs. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) and DeMatha Catholic (Md.) vs. LaLumiere School. Oak Hill Academy (Va.) vs. IMG Academy (Fla.) will be televised by ESPN on Sunday, January 20^th and a number of games will be available on ESPNU and ESPN+. A full schedule and broadcast details can be found below.

Over the past 17 years, Hoophall Classic spectators have been treated to more than 100 future NBA players and an abundance of rising talent, including NBA superstars Anthony Davis (2011), Kevin Durant (2006), Kyrie Irving (2010), Ben Simmons (2015) and Jayson Tatum (2016). Last year’s Spalding Hoophall Classic games were highlighted by R.J. Barrett (Duke), Zion Williamson (Duke), Cam Reddish (Duke), Bol Bol (Oregon) and Keldon Johnson (Kentucky), among others.

Fans can expect to see more rising stars with this year’s contest featuring 10 of the top 15 seniors as ranked by ESPN including: Cole Anthony (Oak Hill), Anthony Edwards (Holy Spirit), Isaiah Stewart (La Lumiere School), Jaden McDaniels (Federal Way High School), Josh Green (IMG Academy), Kahlil Whitney (Roselle Catholic High School), Precious Achiuwa (Montverde Academy), Bryan Antoine (The Ranney School), Scottie Lewis (The Ranney School), and Isaiah Mobley (Rancho Christian). A total of 31 players out of the ESPN Top 100 in the Class of 2019 will participate.

Standouts in the Class of 2020 include Evan Mobley (Rancho Christian), Jaden Springer (IMG Academy), and Cade Cunningham (Montverde Academy). The girls’ games on Friday will be highlighted by UConn commit Aubrey Griffin (Ossining High School).

Supporting sponsors of the 2019 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay include Nike, Springfield College, Gatorade, Big Y, MGM Springfield and the Air Force Reserve. Tickets for the 2019 Spalding Hoophall Classic are available at  tickets.hoophall.com.
 With the addition of the Spire Institute and Bella Vista matchup, ticket prices remain the same and all previously purchased Saturday tickets will include entrance to this game.

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.

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