Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
Every year I try to compile a list of some of the most high-profile high schools hoops tourneys. These events feature some of the top recruits and coaches in the nation and are great stops to see future Big East and other college standouts.
Here is a preliminary list; click on the name of the event for schedule and details.
If I’ve missed anything, shoot me an email at zagoria@hotmail with the tourney info and link.
NATIONAL PREP SHOWCASE, Nov. 16-18, Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT
MARSHALL COUNTY HOOPFEST, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Benton, KY
PLAY BY PLAY CLASSICS, Dec. 8-9, Coatsville, Pa. & Philly
HOOP GROUP TIP-OFF, Dec. 15-16, West Orange, N.J.
CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC, Dec. 18-22, Fort Meyers, Fla.
KREUL CLASSIC, Dec. 19-22, Coral Springs, Fla.
BEACH BALL CLASSIC, Dec. 26-31, Myrtle Beach, Fla.
JINGLE BELLS JUBILEE, Dec. 27-30, Paterson, N.J.
HOLIDAY HOOPS FOR TROOPS, Jan. 2-3. Roselle (N.J.) Catholic
CANCER RESEARCH CLASSIC, Jan. 3-5, Wheeling, WV
SFIC BOYS BASKETBALL FESTIVAL Jan. 4-6, Kean University (N.J.)
NEW YEAR’S JUMP-OFF, Jan. 6, Hackensack, N.J.
LIVING HOPE FESTIVAL, Jan. 12, Pope John XXIII, Sparta, N.J.
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, Jan 17.-19, Springfield, Mo.
SPALDING HOOPHALL CLASSIC, Jan. 17-21, Springfield, Mass.
DAN FINN CLASSIC, Jan. 19, Jersey City, N.J.
BIG APPLE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL, Jan. 19 & 21, Baruch College (Manhattan)
FREEDOM FIGHTERS HOOP CHALLENGE, Jan, 21, Paterson, N.J.
SNY INVITATIONAL featuring St. Anthony, Cardinal Hayes, Boys & Girls and Long Island Lutheran, Jan. 25-26, New York
NEWARK NATIONAL INVITATIONAL featuring St. Anthony vs. St. Benedict’s Prep, Feb. 1, Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.
HOOP DREAMS MAG.COM PREP CLASSIC, Feb. 9-10, Milton, Mass. (Curry College)
PRIMETIME SHOOTOUT, Feb. 9-10, Roselle, N.J.
ESPN RISE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP, April 4-6, Gonzaga Prep, Washington, D.C..
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