Basketball Hall of Fame’s 8th Annual Air Force Reserve Hoophall West Reimagined for 2021

Event to Virtually Showcase Eight Local Matchups in Arizona with the Support of BHHS Legacy Foundation and Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Ariz. – With the Arizona Interscholastic Association ruling in favor of resuming high school athletics, the Basketball Hall of Fame will be launching a reimagined version of its eighth annual Air Force Reserve Hoophall West. The event was realized through a recently formalized partnership between the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association.

Hoophall West game action will take place at eight Arizona high schools from Tuesday, January 26 to Friday, February 5. The event will feature eight boys and girls teams ranked in The Arizona Republic’s preseason Super 10. A complete schedule can be found below.

All games will be played in accordance with COVID safety regulations set forth by the AIA and local ordinances, such as mask wearing by players, coaches, staff and spectators at all times, social distancing, and limited attendance. With limited attendance in mind, the Basketball Hall of Fame will offer live streams of all eight games via Synergy on TheHoophallClassic.com/West.

“While the pandemic has required us to make modifications to many of our events, we’re proud to continue our support of high school basketball and provide an elevated experience to several teams in Arizona this year,” said Greg Procino, Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “With the support of our tremendous partners, the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, BHHS Legacy Foundation and Grand Canyon University, Hoophall West games will be available virtually to the friends, families and fans of our participating teams at no cost.”

All participating teams will receive Basketball Hall of Fame product and games will be live streamed by Synergy. Sponsors of Air Force Reserve Hoophall West include BHHS Legacy Foundation, Grand Canyon University, the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, Gatorade and Nike. For more information on Hoophall West, visit TheHoophallClassic.com/West.

2021 Hoophall West Schedule

About the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association (ABCA) is a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to develop, connect and serve every coach throughout the state of Arizona. Within its 1,100 members, the ABCA serves youth, high school and club coaches in both the men’s and women’s game. The Association also operates multiple events throughout the year, including an annual Youth Development Academy where over 2,500 players from 3rd-8th grade participate in three separate regions, as well as the Section 7 Summer Team Camp which brings together almost 200 high school teams from 12 different states to compete in front of over 350 Division I coaches. For more information on the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, please visit www.azbasketballcoaches.com or follow @azbballcoaches on Twitter or Instagram.

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.