Basketball Hall of Fame to Host 7th Annual Hoophall West in Scottsdale

Four Players Ranked in ESPN’s Top 10 for Class of 2020 to Participate

Phoenix, Ariz. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2019 Hoophall West, an annual basketball showcase now in its seventh 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 nearly 20 years. Hoophall West game action will take place at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale from Wednesday, December 4^th to Saturday, December 7^th.

“Each December we look forward to hosting Hoophall West in beautiful Arizona, bringing together top local talent and national programs,” said John L. Doleva, President & CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “This year, our event will feature a dozen players recognized by ESPN as being one of the Top 100 players in this year’s class. Hoophall West is truly a unique opportunity to see the brightest stars in the game at the prep level.”

Marquee matchups for 2019 include, Hillcrest Prep (AZ) vs. Prolific Prep (CA), Perry (AZ) vs. Mater Dei (CA), Christ the King (NY) vs. Rancho Christian (CA), Millennium (AZ) vs. Sierra Canyon (CA), and Hillcrest Prep (AZ) vs. Hamilton Heights Christian (TN). New to the event this year is a full day of girls’ matchups, featuring top tier talent from Arizona. A full schedule can be found below and broadcast details will be released at a later date. 

This year’s games will feature four athletes ranked in ESPN’s Top 10 for the Class of 2020: #1 Evan Mobley (Rancho Christian, USC), #3 Jalen Green (Prolific Prep, Undecided), #5 Ziaire Williams (Sierra Canyon, Undecided), and #9 BJ Boston (Sierra Canyon, Kentucky).

Supporting sponsors of Hoophall West include Nike, Grand Canyon University, Gatorade, Attitude is Free and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Hoophall West pre-sale tickets are available for just $15 starting October 10. For more information on Hoophall West, visit TheHoophallClassic.com/West.

2019 Hoophall West Schedule

Wednesday, December 4

Thursday, December 5

Friday, December 6

Saturday, December 7 – Session 1

Saturday, December 7 – Session 2

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 #HoophallWest  or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.