Basketball Hall of Fame Adds Matchup to 6th Annual Hoophall West

Spire Institute (OH) to take on Bella Vista Prep (AZ) on Friday, December 7th

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the addition of Spire Institute (OH) and Bella Vista Prep (AZ) to the field of teams for the 2018 Hoophall West, an annual basketball showcase now in its sixth year. The event serves as the west coast version of the original Springfield, Massachusetts-based Hoophall Classic – an event that has featured many of the top prep teams and players for more than 15 years. Hoophall West game action will take place at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale on December 6^th, 7^th and 8^th.

Marquee matchups for 2018 include Chicago Simeon (IL) vs. Rancho Christian (CA), Bishop Gorman (NV) vs. Denton Guyer (TX), Spire Institute (OH) vs. Bella Vista Prep (AZ), Hillcrest Prep (AZ) vs. Denton Guyer (TX) and Shadow Mountain (AZ) vs. Chicago Simeon (IL).  Pinnacle (AZ) vs. San Joaquin Memorial (CA) will be televised on ESPN2 on December 6^th and a number of games will be available on ESPN+. A full schedule and broadcast details can be found below.

Last year’s Hoophall West games were highlighted by Timmy Allen (Utah), Keldon Johnson (Kentucky), David McCormack (Kansas) and Shareef O’Neal (UCLA). This year’s standouts from the Class of 2019 include De'Vion Harmon (Denton Guyer, Oklahoma), Jaelen House (Shadow Mountain, Arizona State), Nico Mannion (Pinnacle, Arizona), Isaiah Mobley (Rancho Christian, USC), LaMelo Ball (Spire Institute, Undecided) and 7’7” Robert Bobroczky (Spire Institute, Undecided).

From the Classes of 2020 and 2021, players to watch include ESPN’s #1 ranked player Evan Mobley (Rancho Christian), Jalen Green (San Joaquin), Kyree Walker (Hillcrest Prep) and Jaden Hardy (Coronado).

Supporting sponsors of Hoophall West include Nike, Grand Canyon University, Gatorade, Blacktop Basics and Heated Sole. Heated Sole will be on-site to treat fans to a preview experience of their sneaker culture showcase scheduled to take place at the Jerry Colangelo Classic at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Sunday, December 9. Hoophall West pre-sale tickets are available for just $10 starting November 1. With the addition of the Inspire Institute and Bella Vista matchup, ticket prices remain the same and all previously purchased Friday tickets will include entrance to this game. For more information on Hoophall West, visit TheHoophallClassic.com/West.

2018 Hoophall West Schedule

Thursday, December 6 – Session 1

Friday, December 7 – Session 2

Saturday, December 8 – Session 3

Saturday, December 8 – Session 4

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 #HoophallWest or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.