Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay Announces Loaded Schedule for 20th Annual Showcase in Springfield, Mass.

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Springfield, Mass. — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and game schedule for the 2022 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay, an annual basketball showcase now in its 20^th year at Springfield College. Games will be played at Blake Arena on the campus of Springfield College, the Birthplace of Basketball, from Jan. 13-17, 2022, during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

The nation’s premier basketball event will once again showcase the country’s elite high school basketball teams. This year’s top matchups include Montverde Academy (FL) vs. DeMatha Catholic High School (MD) and IMG Academy (FL), Prolific Prep (CA) vs. Link Year Prep (MO) and Sunrise Christian School (KS) vs. Wasatch Academy (UT). Complete broadcast information will be released at a later date.

“After having to unfortunately cancel last year’s event, the Basketball Hall of Fame could not be more excited to resume its longstanding tradition of hosting the nation’s top prep players and programs to the Birthplace of Basketball,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are bringing back this event in a big way, as we have one of the most talented fields this showcase has ever seen in its 20 years of existence. We greatly appreciate the support of the fans and our partners, Spalding, Eastbay along with our tremendous hosts at Springfield College and other participating sponsors, for continuing to make this event possible. The Hall of Fame is proud to host one of the most storied high school showcases in the country, while celebrating the game and allowing its participants to visit our world-class museum.”

Over the previous 19 editions of the event, Hoophall Classic spectators have been treated to more than 100 future NBA players and an abundance of rising talent, including NBA superstars Anthony Davis (2011), Kevin Durant (2006), Kyrie Irving (2010), Ben Simmons (2015) Jayson Tatum (2016) and Zion Williamson (2018). While last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19, the 2020 event featured six first-round picks in the 2021 NBA Draft, including each of first four selections, in Cade Cunningham (No. 1 overall), Jalen Green (No. 2), Evan Mobley (No. 3), Scottie Barnes (No. 4), Zaire Williams (No. 10) and Jalen Johnson (No. 20). The previous 11 consecutive No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft have played at the Hoophall Classic as high school players.

Supporting sponsors of the 2021 Spalding Hoophall Classic presented by Eastbay include Nike, Springfield College, Gatorade, ShotTracker, Big Y, Hotels.com and the Air Force Reserve. Tickets for the 2022 Spalding Hoophall Classic will be on sale tomorrow, Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM EST. To purchase tickets, log onto tickets.hoophall.com.


About Spalding: SPALDING® is the largest basketball equipment brand in the world. Since its founding in 1876, the iconic American brand has remained one of the most recognized driving basketball today. SPALDING® is a sporting goods leader with high school, collegiate and professional partnerships. The SPALDING® trademark is owned by Russell Brands, LLC. For more information, visit www.spalding.com and the Spalding App.

About Eastbay: Since 1980, Eastbay has been dedicated to providing high school athletes with the footwear, apparel, and equipment they need to take their game to the next level. As part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), Eastbay is focused on serving athletes who know what it takes to win, both on and off the field, through its direct mail catalog and eastbay.com. Through product selection, insider knowledge, and a range of athletes and experts, Eastbay delivers the tools athletes need to win their style of play and post-game looks.

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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©(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 and #HHClassic or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.

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