Sponsor: Jordan brand, a division of NIKE, Inc.
Location: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois
Motto: The Legends of Tomorrow Playing Today
Event Namesake: Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan
Boys' Coaches: Robert Smith and Ty Slaughter
Girls' Coaches: Mary Klinger and Brian Cosgriff
Jordan Brand Classic Tickets
The Jordan Brand Classic is an invitation-only, all-star event featuring the top high school senior basketball players in the country. The event is held annually each spring. Previously showcasing boys only, the Classic added its girls game, hosted by Maya Moore, in 2015, creating a double-header exhibition. In 2020, the annual event moved to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. Each game is the equivalent of a continuous highlight reel with a court full of McDonald’s All-Americans and ESPN Top 100 picks. Fans will be treated to dunks, defense, three-pointers and amazing assists. The two-game competition is known to be attended by current and past pro players, along with noteworthy celebrities like Carmelo Anthony, Victor Oladipo, Michael-Kidd Gilchrist, Nicki Minaj, Drake and
Macklemore. The roster of college, NBA and WNBA players who have previously competed in the Jordan Brand Classic is long and impressive, including Kyrie Irving, Jahlil Okafor and Destiny Slocum. Get your tickets at StubHub today and watch tomorrow’s stars take the court.
Who are the top Jordan Brand Classic players?
Each of the players selected for this game has an impressive basketball resume. On the boys' roster, top names include Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes and Jalen Suggs. For the girls' team, the roster includes Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Caitlin Clark and Kamilla Cardoso.
Who are notable NBA players who have played in the Jordan Brand Classic?
NBA greats Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, LeBron James and Chris Paul all played in the Jordan Brand Classic as high school seniors.
Who are notable WNBA players who played in the Jordan Brand Classic as high school seniors?
Arike Ogunbowale, Sophie Cunningham, Asia Durr, Kristine Anigwe, Marina Mabrey, Brionna Jones, Kalani Brown, Napheesa Collier, Katie Lou Samuelson and Jackie Young all played in the Jordan Brand Classic and are currently stars playing in the WNBA.
Who are the past standout players of the Jordan Brand Classic?
Each year, a Most Valuable Player is selected from each team. Most recently in 2019, Haley Jones and Zia Cooke were named girls' MVPs and Cole Anthony and James Wiseman were named boys' MVPs. Jones led the Visitor Team with 23 points and five rebounds. Cooke scored 12 for the Home Team. The Visitors won the girls' contest 87-82. Anthony led the Visitor Team with 25 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals. Wiseman scored 21 points for the Home Team. The Home Team won the boys' contest 132 to 125.
Who holds the records in the Jordan Brand Classic for scoring, rebounds and assists?
Emmitt Williams leads all scorers with 44 points in the 2018 Classic, followed by LeBron James with 34 points in 2003. The girls' scoring leader is Amber Ramirez. She scored 23 points in the 2016 contest. The boys' rebound leader is Amar'e Stoudemire, who had 17 boards in 2002. The top two girls' rebounders each with 15 caroms in the 2016 contest were Erin Boley and Lauren Cox. The boys' assist leader is Brandon Jennings with 14 assists in 2008. Mikayla Coombs led all girls' with seven assists in the 2017 contest.
Are tickets available to the public for the Jordan Brand Classic?
Tickets are available to the public for the two-game event. It is a fun sporting event for fans and families alike. Find Jordan Brand Classic tickets today at StubHub.