Basketball events in United States

 Certainly! Here's an overview of notable USA basketball events scheduled for 2025:

1. 2025 NBA All-Star Game

Date: February 16, 2025

Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California

Format: This year's All-Star Game introduces a new four-team tournament format. Three teams will be drafted by NBA on TNT analysts Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley. The fourth team will comprise the winners of the Rising Stars Challenge, managed by Candace Parker. Each game will conclude when a team reaches 40 points. 

2. Nike Hoop Summit

Date: April 12, 2025

Location: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon

Details: The 26th edition of the Nike Hoop Summit features both men's and women's games, showcasing top American high school athletes against international players aged 19 and under. The event will be broadcast live on USA Network and streamed on Peacock. 

3. U.S. Open Basketball Championships

East Tournament:

Dates: June 6-8, 2025

Location: Rise Indoor Sports, Bermuda Run, North Carolina

Central Tournament:

Dates: June 27-29, 2025

Location: Homefield Showcase Center, Kansas City, Kansas

Details: These premier youth basketball tournaments offer divisions for boys and girls across various age groups, including 12U, 13U, 8th grade, 9th grade, and 10th grade. Teams are guaranteed at least four games and will receive USA Basketball gear. 

4. USA Basketball Coach Academies

New York Coach Academy:

Dates: To be announced

Location: New York

Portland Coach Academy:

Dates: To be announced

Location: Portland

Details: These academies provide valuable professional development for coaches, featuring guest speakers, on-court demonstrations, and networking opportunities. 

5. NABC Convention

Dates: To be announced

Details: Organized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, this convention offers professional development, networking events, and awards ceremonies for basketball coaches. 

These events highlight the diverse basketball activities taking place across the United States in 2025, catering to players, coaches, and fans alike.