No. 1 Class of 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes headlines Hoophall Classic
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ
One of high school basketball’s most iconic events of the year has announced its schedule.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the teams set to participate in its 24th annual HoopHall Classic, a showcase of some of the most elite teams in high-school basketball.
“We’re proud to welcome the nation’s premier high school and prep programs back to Springfield for the 24th year of Hoophall Classic,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “This year’s event marks an exciting step forward with an expanded field, new overflow sites, and the addition of Panini as title sponsor, all helping us accommodate a record number of marquee matchups and top-ranked talent. Our gratitude goes out to our fans, sponsors, and our exceptional hosts at Springfield College for continuing to make the Birthplace of Basketball the epicenter of the high school game each January.”
Teams across 17 states will be featured at the event taking place in Springfield Massachusetts.
The teams and prospects expected to make an appearance are as follows:
| Boys | ||
| #1 | Tyran Stokes | Notre Dame (CA) High School |
| #2 | Jordan Smith | Paul VI High School |
| #3 | Cameron Willams | Phoenix St. Mary’s |
| #4 | Christian Collins | St. John Bosco High School |
| #5 | Jason Crowe | Inglewood High School (Committed to Missouri) |
| #6 | Caleb Holt | Prolific Prep |
| #7 | Brandon McCoy | Sierra Canyon School |
| #9 | Dylan Mingo | Long Island Lutheran High School |
| #10 | Qayden Samuels | Bishop McNamara High School |
| Girls | ||
| #3 | Olivia Vukosa | Christ the King High School (UCONN) |
| #5 | Jerzy Robinson | Sierra Canyon School |
| #14 | Olivia Jones | Long Island Lutheran High School |
| #17 | Kaeli Wynn | Mater Dei High School |
| #18 | Kelsi Andrews | IMG Academy (South Carolina) |
| #19 | Savvy Swords | Long Island Lutheran High School (Kentucky) |
12 of the last 15 No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft have participated in the Hoophall Classic. The event will take place from Jan. 15-19 at Blake Arena in Springfield College.
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