LOS ANGELES – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced The Chosen-1’s Invitational, a high school event in partnership with Nike and four-time NBA champion LeBron James, will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, December 16, at the Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC).
The four-game showcase, now in its third year, will feature the following high schools: Coronado High School from Henderson, Nev. (boys), Fairfax High School from Los Angeles, Calif. (boys), Fairmont Prep from Anaheim, Calif. (girls), St. Paul VI Catholic High School from Fairfax, Va. (girls), St. Vincent-St. Mary’s from Akron, Ohio (boys and girls), and Sierra Canyon from Chatsworth, Calif. (boys and girls).
The event will also feature on-site activations by Nike, providing all fans in attendance with the opportunity to take home select Nike-branded items.
"The Basketball Hall of Fame is delighted to continue our partnership with Nike and LeBron James for the third consecutive year of this dynamic event. We are excited to build upon the success of the past two years and bring even more excitement to the city of Los Angeles," said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “We thank USC for their constant support and unshakable dedication to providing an experience that is unmatched for both high school programs and their fans as the Galen Center hosts this thrilling event once more.”
TICKETS
Tickets for The Chosen-1’s Invitational can be purchased HERE, at the USC Ticket Office, or at usctrojans.evenue.net.
CREDENTIALS
Media credentials for The Chosen-1’s Invitational are available at HOOPHALL.COM/MEDIA.
SCHEDULE
3:00 PM - St. Vincent-St. Mary's vs. Fairmont Prep (Girls)6:00 PM - Sierra Canyon vs. Paul VI (Girls)
8:00 PM - Sierra Canyon vs. Coronado (Boys)
THE CHOSEN-1’S INVITATIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH
ESPN Top 100 – Class of 2024
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#53 |
Isaiah Elohim |
Sierra Canyon (Committed to Arkansas) |
ESPNW Top 100 – Class of 2024
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#21 |
Mackenly Randolph |
Sierra Canyon |
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#87 |
Izzy Arenas |
Sierra Canyon (Louisville) |
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#89 |
Laura Williams |
Paul VI (USC) |
ESPNW HoopGurlz Terrific 25 – Class of 2026
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#1 |
Jerzy Robinson |
Sierra Canyon |
About The Chosen 1’s Invitational
The Chosen-1’s Invitational was created in partnership with superstar LeBron James, Nike, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The showcase is one in the Hall of Fame’s series of high school basketball events, which continues to grow, celebrate, and promote the game at all levels around the world. The Chosen-1’s Invitational held its inaugural occurrence on December 4, 2021, at STAPLES Center, featuring Christ the King High School (Queens, N.Y.), Fairfax High School (Los Angeles, Calif.), Sierra Canyon School (Chatsworth, Calif.), and St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron, Ohio).
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith 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 hoophall.com, follow @hoophall @hoophallclassic or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.