Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic
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The first annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic took place at Harlem's Rucker Park on September 1, 2006 powered by RISE magazine.
Every year in late March and early April, the top senior high school basketball players are showcased at the McDonald's All American Game, Jordan Classic and Roundball Classic. In July, a broader group is put together at the shoe camps but is split into thirds by the Big 3: Reebok ABCD, Nike All-America and adidas Superstar. The Elite 24 Hoops Classic intends to bring together the best of the best on one court at one time.
The Elite 24 features the 24 best high school basketball players in the nation, regardless of graduating class and regardless of sneaker affiliation. The game brings the top sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school to the most historic playground in basketball, Rucker Park. In the setting where former NBA greats like Dr. J developed their passion for the game, we will all witness the greatest collection of young basketball talent ever assembled in one place.
The game was the culmination of a two-day event that includes a Thursday afternoon scrimmage, shootaround, media day, pre-party, photo shoot, historical Harlem excursion and post-game mixer.
On September 1, O.J. Mayo, Kevin Love, Bill Walker, Tyreke Evans, Brandon Jennings, Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose, Lance Stephenson and 16 others brought their game to what promoters say is the most exciting high school sporting event around.
The two teams were split in an East vs. West format coached by Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets and Ben Gordon of the Chicago Bulls.
