The Hoophall Classic features the top high school basketball teams in the nation meeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the 2024 edition includes the top five teams and over half of the teams in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national boys basketball rankings. The event, which started with five games on Jan. 11 and ends with five marquee matchups on Jan. 15, is set to be televised on ESPNU with additional games available on other platforms. Some of the standout performances from the 2024 Hoophall Classic include Markell Alston's impressive performance for Christ the King, Brandon Benjamin's near triple-double for Mater Dei, and Mia Pauldo's stellar play for Morris Catholic.

By the Numbers
  • Markell Alston: 11-for-13 from the field, 24 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks
  • Brandon Benjamin: 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists
  • Cooper Flagg: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks, and 2 steals
  • Brannon Martinsen: 21 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals
  • Mia Pauldo: 30 points, 6 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals
  • Brandon Stores Jr.: 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks, and 3 steals
  • Ryan Tolliver: 20 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists
State of Play
  • The Hoophall Classic features the top high school basketball teams in the nation, showcasing the next generation of basketball talent
  • The event is highly anticipated and has generated significant interest among fans and college scouts
Bottom Line

The Hoophall Classic gathers the best high school basketball talent in the country, providing a platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills and potentially secure opportunities at the college and professional levels.