our story
NEW YORK ROOTS.
GLOBAL REACH.
Founded in New York City in 2009 by Ray Anczelowicz, Gotham Hoops began with a simple mission: spotlight overlooked basketball talent and help deserving players gain the recognition they had earned.
What started as a platform covering emerging high school prospects quickly grew beyond the sidelines, connecting players, coaches, and programs while documenting the journeys of local talent from high school to college and beyond.
from coverage to the court.
In 2012, we introduced Gotham Hoops Scouting, an NCAA-certified recruiting service providing college programs with firsthand evaluations and insight into emerging talent.
Two years later, we hosted our inaugural Gotham Hoops Invitational, bringing together 36 men's college seniors to showcase their abilities in front of professional scouts, media, and basketball decision-makers.
In 2018, we launched the Gotham Hoops Classic, expanding our reach into high school showcase events featuring programs from across the United States and Canada.
the impact speaks for itself.
Since our first event, more than 415 participants have advanced to the next level of basketball, with alumni competing in over 50 professional leagues across 35+ countries.
From college gyms to professional arenas around the world, their journeys reflect the caliber of talent that has come through our events and the community we've built along the way.
still built for the next.
More than 15 years after our founding, our mission remains the same: recognize talent others might overlook, provide meaningful opportunities to compete and be seen, and help the next generation take its next step.
New York is where we started. The game has taken us everywhere.