Scouting Basketball Gems Since 2009
Gotham Hoops has been identifying and elevating talent for over 15 years. Through elite showcase events, professional-grade scouting, and a network built over 15 years in the game, we connect players with the opportunities they've earned. More than 250 alumni have gone on to play professionally across 35+ countries.
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OUR EVENTS
GH Classic
Gotham Hoops Classic The Classic is our annual high school and prep showcase, held each January in the Bronx. Now in its seventh year, it has grown into one of the most competitive grassroots events in the Northeast, drawing college coaches, scouts, and media from across the region. Hundreds of Classic alumni have gone on to play at the college level, with the top names now competing in the NBA and premier leagues worldwide.
GH Invitational
The Invitational (2014-19) was a postseason showcase for men's college seniors on the professional radar, modeled after the Portsmouth Invitational. Over six editions, more than 175 players used the event as a launching point to professional contracts in the NBA, G League, and top FIBA leagues around the world. The Invitational concluded its run in 2019, but its legacy is still playing out on courts across the globe.
ALUMNI SUCCESS
Meet the athletes who competed at Gotham Hoops and and gone on to do big things:
Dalano Banton
Texas Legends (NBA G League)
Banton shined at the inaugural Classic, showcasing his size and skill. After a standout college career, he was drafted in 2021 and has spent the last four seasons in the NBA before joining the G League.
A.J. Lawson
Toronto Raptors
Lawson starred in the 2018 Classic and has since played in the NBA Finals. The Toronto native continues to make waves in the NBA, currently suiting up for his hometown team.
Jared Rhoden
Paris basketball
Rhoden’s lone appearance in the Classic left a lasting impression. After a stellar college career, he spent the last four seasons in the NBA before joining Paris Basketball of the LNB Élite and EuroLeague.
Zekei Ziegler
Nanterre 92
Ziegler’s defensive prowess was evident as an underclassmen in the Classic. He became a star on the college level for the University of Tennessee and now plays for Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A (France).
LATEST NEWS
Stay in the loop with our recent updates:
Two standout Gotham Hoops Classic alumni, Andrew Mabry and Yeison Liberato, are taking the junior college route.
The 6th Annual Gotham Hoops Classic delivered an action-packed weekend of high school and prep basketball, featuring intense matchups, standout performances, and thrilling finishes.
Baldwin HS (NY) senior Chase Timberlake made history Friday night, scoring his 1,000th career point in a 74-60 win over Valley Stream Central.
The 5th Annual Gotham Hoops Classic showcased a weekend of intense competition with over 25 high school and prep teams battling it out in The Bronx.
Join us as we break down the anticipated highlights, introducing you to the players and storylines that will define this thrilling basketball showcase in the heart of the Bronx.
From local face-offs to international contests, the event promises a comprehensive showcase of talent.
The 5th Annual Gotham Hoops Classic returns on February 3rd and 4th, 2024, promising a powerhouse display of raw talent and unmatched skill at Adlai Stevenson High School in The Bronx, NY.
The team consists of emerging prospects from the area, spanning from an exceptional eighth grader to standout seniors.
Spotlighting Team Gotham Hoops’ standouts throughout Pool Play and the Playoffs in the 2023 IS8 Spring Tournament.
Team Gotham Hoops got their first taste of IS8 Spring HS Classic Playoffs over the weekend
Team Gotham Hoops marches into 2023 IS8 Spring Playoffs after finishing 2-2 in pool play
The Gotham Hoops Invitational alum earns promotion at the NCAA Tournament’s Cinderella FDU
Team Gotham Hoops faced its’ toughest test yet in IS8 before sealing their second win of the tournament
Muhammed turned heads this year with Xaverian HS and will continue his playing career at NIU
Gotham Hoops enters a team in the prestigious 19U tournament for the first time since 2011.