Hoop Culture announced the Capital All-Star Team for the 50th Annual Hoop Culture Capital Classic presented by Events DC today. The nation’s most legendary high school basketball All-American Game will be played on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC.
“We are thrilled to bring the Capital Classic back to the Entertainment & Sports Arena this April,” said Raj Rajkotia, CEO and founder of Loot Mogul.
“The Capital All-Star Team represents the best and the brightest that the DMV has to offer,” said Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates. “The Entertainment & Sports Arena is a spectacular venue for these athletes and their fans as they represent the District of Champions!”
The Capital All-Stars will be led by Maryland Gatorade State Player of the Year and University of Illinois commit Amani Hansberry, as well as St. Frances Academy star and University of Maryland commit, Jahnathan Lamothe.
“It is important that we bring this game back to national prominence,” Hansberry said. “I am thrilled to be a part of it, and look forward to earning a victory for the Capital All-Stars.”
Ricky Goings, director of Player Engagement and Alumni Relations for the Capital Classic, added, “The Capital All-Stars are well positioned to defend the DMV’s turf against what will be a strong U.S. All-Star team. We look forward to hosting a competitive game as part of our 50th Anniversary.”
Hayfield Secondary School Head Coach Carlos Poindexter accepted the invitation to coach The Capital Team. His Hayfield teams are 62-1 in the last two years, winning two straight Virginia State Championships.
It will also be the first look at Braden Pierce, the seven-foot tall, University of Maryland commit, who will be on the court with his future Terrapin teammates for the first time.
The roster is rounded out with Austin Ball (Miller School of Albemarle/George Mason University), Carlton Carrington (St. Frances Academy/University of Pittsburgh), Carter Lang (St. Anne’s-Belfield School/Vanderbilt University), Greg Jones (Hayfield/American University), Jacoi Hutchinson (IMG Academy/George Washington University), Jamie Kaiser (IMG Academy/University of Maryland), DCIAA (District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association) Player of the Year Lafayette Williams (Coolidge High School/Undecided), D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year Malik Mack (St. John’s College High School/Harvard University), Thomas Batties (Gonzaga High School/Harvard), and IAC Player of the Year Tyler Perkins (Landon School/University of Pennsylvania).
The United States All-Stars will be announced later this week.
For more information about the game, visit thecapitalclassic.com.
To purchase tickets to the game please visit ticketmaster.com.
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About Capital Classic
THE GAME THAT STARTED IT ALL!
Established in 1974, the Capital Classic has been a beacon in the Washington, DC community, showcasing some of the nation’s top high school basketball talent. The game has become a steppingstone for many college All-Americans, NBA All-Stars and Pro Basketball Hall of Fame recipients, such as Moses Malone, Magic Johnson, Ralph Sampson, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Klay Thompson.
About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in direct economic impact and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKFields.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter (@TheEventsDC) — and on our new hub for live and on-demand event programming on GATHER by Events DC at www.gatherbyeventsdc.com
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