SLAM Announces SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2

SLAM has officially announced  SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2, the follow-up to last year’s inaugural game.

The SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 1 featured No. 1 ranked James Wiseman and Duke-bound Cassius Stanley and instantly became the must-see game of the year and SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2 will go down the weekend of August 17-18, 2019, and will once again see the best rising sophomores, juniors and seniors step on the concrete at Dyckman Park in New York City and try to make a name for themselves in the city game. T

he first five players who will take part are:

Jalen Green, 6-5, SG, Prolific Prep (Napa, CA), Ranked No. 2 in the Class of 2020

Greg Brown, 6-8, PF, Vandegrift HS (Austin, TX) Ranked No. 4 in the Class of 2020

Brandon Boston, 6-6, SF, Norcross HS (GA), Ranked No. 6 in the Class of 2020

Josh Christopher, 6-4, SG, Mayfair HS (Lakewood, CA), Ranked No. 9 in the Class of 2020

Jaden Springer, 6-4, SG, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL), Ranked No. 10 in the Class of 2020

This year’s Classic will once again feature an elite girls’ game, including top athletes from all over the country.

 

“Last year’s SLAM Summer Classic was unquestionably the most fun high school hoops event of the summer—and this year’s is going to be even better,” says Adam Figman, Head of Content at SLAM. “The weekend is a celebration of New York City basketball culture and a celebration of a group of players who represent the future of the game and are already stars in their own right. We’re excited to run it back and elevate the event into the best hoops event of the year.”

Mark the date NOW.