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PHOENIX – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2023 Hoophall West, an annual high school basketball showcase now in its 11th year. The event will take place at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale from Wednesday, November 29 to Saturday, December 2.
“Over the last 11 years, Hoophall West has grown a reputation as a premier showcase that brings together top talent on the local and national levels,” said John L. Doleva, President & CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are excited to see what the 11th edition of Hoophall West has in store, as this year features several of the top 100 players in both the girl's and boy's Class of 2024 rankings. This year also brings a new level of excitement surrounding our regional games, with three local rivalries on the docket for Thursday.”
Marquee high school games for 2023 include the girls matchup Desert Vista (AZ) vs. Mater Dei (CA), and the boys matchups Perry (AZ) vs. Archbishop Stepinac (NY), Arizona Compass Prep (AZ) vs. Wasatch Academy (UT), and the local rivalry games Sunnyslope vs. Millennium, Desert Mountain vs. Notre Dame Prep, and Boulder Creek vs. Liberty. A full schedule can be found below, and broadcast details will be released at a later date.
Sponsors of Hoophall West include Nike, Grand Canyon University, Gatorade, and the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association. Tickets for the 2023 Hoophall West are on sale now at etix.com/ticket/v/15429/hoophall-west. For more information, visit hoophall.com.
Media applications for the 2023 Hoophall West are now open at hoophall.com/media.
2023 Hoophall West Schedule
Wednesday, November 29
| 4:00 PM | Chaparral High School (Girls), AZ | Salpointe Catholic High School (Girls), AZ |
| 5:30 PM | Millennium High School (Girls), AZ | Perry High School (Girls), AZ |
| 7:00 PM | Desert Vista High School (Girls), AZ | TBA |
| 8:30 PM | Dream City Christian Academy (Boys), AZ | Bella Vista Prep (Boys), AZ |
Thursday, November 30
| 4:00 PM | Chaparral High School (Boys), AZ | Santa Barbara High School (Boys), CA |
| 5:30 PM | Sunnyslope High School (Boys), AZ | Millennium High School (Boys), AZ |
| 7:00 PM | Desert Mountain High School (Boys), AZ | Notre Dame Prep (Boys), AZ |
| 8:30 PM | Boulder Creek High School (Boys), AZ | Liberty High School (Boys), AZ |
Friday, December 1
| 4:00 PM | Canyon International Academy (Boys), AZ | Veritas Academy (Boys), CA |
| 5:30 PM | Basha High School (Boys), AZ | Campbell Hall High School (Boys), CA |
| 7:00 PM | Perry High School (Boys), AZ | Archbishop Stepinac High School (Boys), NY |
| 8:30 PM | Arizona Compass Prep (Boys), AZ | Wasatch Academy (Boys), UT |
Saturday, December 2
| 10:00 AM | Canyon International Academy (Boys), AZ | Wasatch Academy (Boys), UT |
| 11:30 AM | Arizona Compass Prep (Boys), AZ | Veritas Academy (Boys), CA |
| 1:00 PM | Basha High School (Boys), AZ | Coronado High School (Boys), NV |
| 2:30 PM | Archbishop Stepinac High School (Boys), NY | Corona Centennial High School (Boys), CA |
| 4:30 PM | Desert Mountain High School (Boys), AZ | Sierra Canyon School (Boys), CA |
| 6:00 PM | Sunnyslope High School (Boys), AZ | St. John Bosco High School (Boys), CA |
| 8:00 PM | Perry High School (Boys), AZ | Harvard-Westlake School (Boys), CA |
2023 Hoophall West Players to Watch
ESPN Top 100 – Class of 2024
| #10 | Carter Bryant | Corona Centennial High School (Committed to Arizona) |
| #18 | Johnuel Fland | Arichbishop Stepinac High School |
| #26 | Jamari Phillips | AZ Compass Prep (Arizona) |
| #32 | Vyctorius Miller | AZ Compass Prep |
| #42 | Trent Perry | Harvard Westlake High School |
| #44 | John Mobley | Wasatch Academy (Ohio State) |
| #53 | Isaiah Elohim | Sierra Canyon School |
| #66 | Del Jones | AZ Compass Prep |
| #91 | Sammie Yeanay | AZ Compass Prep |
| #95 | Emmanuel Stephen | Dream City Christian |
ESPN Top 60 – Class of 2025
| #3 | Koa Peat | Perry High School |
| #8 | Isiah Harwell | Wasatch Academy |
| #16 | Chris Nwuli | Wasatch Academy |
| #21 | Jeremiah Fears | AZ Compass Prep |
| #28 | Elzie Harrington | St. John Bosco High School |
| #30 | Davion Hannah | AZ Compass Prep |
| #34 | Jaion Pitt | Dream City Christian |
ESPN Top 25 – Class of 2026
| #6 | Brandon McCoy | St. John Bosco High School |
| #23 | Cameron Holmes | Millennium High School |
HoopGurlz WESPN Top 100 – Class of 2024
| #44 | Wrenwyck Ijiwoye | Desert Vista High School (Committed to Stanford) |
HoopGurlz WESPN Super 60 – Class of 2025
| #29 | Destiny Lunan | Millennium High School |
| #33 | Taliyah Henderson | Salpointe Catholic High School |
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.