The 2025 Nike Hoops Summit Hits Portland: What You Need to Know
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This weekend, Portland becomes the epicenter of high school basketball as the Nike Hoops Summit returns to the Moda Center, uniting the top senior talent from around the world for one of the most prestigious events in the sport.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event — from the format and rosters to how to tune in.
What is the Nike Hoops Summit?
The Nike Hoops Summit is a high-profile, week-long showcase featuring the top high school seniors from the United States and around the world in a USA vs. World matchup. The annual event is hosted in Portland, Oregon, and co-produced by Nike, USA Basketball, and Primetime Sports.
On the men’s side, it’s Team USA’s Junior National Team squaring off against a handpicked group of international prospects. On the women’s side, the best in the U.S. take on the most elite global competitors in a rising tradition that’s gaining momentum each year.
The Summit has served as a launching pad for some of basketball’s biggest stars — including current MVP frontrunners Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Over the years, 94 top-10 NBA picks and 16 No. 1 overall picks have taken the court here, including legends like Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki.
Women’s basketball stars like JuJu Watkins (USC) and Madison Booker (Texas), the 2025 SEC Player of the Year, are also among the Summit’s growing list of elite alumni.
When & How to Watch the 2025 Nike Hoops Summit
📅 Saturday, April 12
📍 Moda Center – Portland, Oregon
🕖 Broadcast begins at 7:00 p.m. ET
🏀 Women’s game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET
🏀 Men’s game tips at 10:00 p.m. ET
📺 Watch on USA Network
💻 Stream on Peacock
2025 Nike Hoops Summit: Players to Watch
Men’s Standouts:
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AJ Dybantsa – The No. 1 overall recruit and BYU commit brings high-flying athleticism and versatility from Utah.
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Cameron Boozer – Son of NBA vet Carlos Boozer and projected 2026 No. 1 pick. He and his brother Cayden Boozer (a top-25 recruit) are both committed to Duke.
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Chris Cenac Jr. – The top-rated center in this class is Houston-bound and brings elite size and mobility.
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Kiyan Anthony – A sharp-shooting guard and son of Carmelo Anthony, Kiyan has committed to Syracuse, keeping the family legacy alive.
Women’s Standouts:
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Aaliyah Chavez – The top-ranked player in the nation and 2025 Naismith Girls HS Player of the Year is headed to Oklahoma.
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Sienna Betts – No. 2 in the class and younger sister of UCLA star Lauren Betts. The two will team up at UCLA next season.
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Jasmine "Jazzy" Davidson – An elite forward and Naismith All-American, Davidson will play for USC.
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Agot Makeer – A standout combo guard from Canada, Makeer is committed to powerhouse South Carolina.
Nike Hoops Summit Alumni: A Legacy of Greatness
The numbers speak for themselves:
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Every NBA champion of the last 20 years has had at least one Hoops Summit alum.
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The 2024 champion Boston Celtics featured four: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, and Payton Pritchard.
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Alumni include 15 No. 1 overall NBA picks, 94 top-10 picks, and six MVPs.
Among the legendary names to grace the Summit:
Kevin Garnett, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Derrick Rose, Kyrie Irving, Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Nikola Jokic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Whether you’re a die-hard NBA fan, a college hoops junkie, or scouting the next wave of stars — the Nike Hoops Summit is must-watch basketball. Keep an eye out. The next big name is about to make theirs known.