The Throne will take place March 27-29 at American Dream in East Rutherford, N.J. with games airing across NBA TV, NBA YouTube, and the NBA App 

NEW YORK (March 6, 2025) — The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and Gold Level Sports and Entertainment (GLSE) today announce the eight boys’ and girls’ teams set to participate in The Throne high school basketball national championship tournament. Tickets to see the top-ranked high school basketball teams compete in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament for the title of National Champions are now on sale. While some of the participating teams will play under their club program name, the players are all students at the same high school.  

Day one game schedule: March 27

• Girls’ bracket 
  • Game 1 (10:00 a.m.) - (4) Quakers vs (5) Cavaliers 
  • Game 2 (11:40 a.m.) - (2) Lady Mustangs vs (7) Lady Pirates 
  • Game 3 (1:20 p.m.) - (3) Lady Monarchs vs (6) Cardinals 
  • Game 4 (3:00 p.m.) - (1) Crusaders vs (8) Lady Royals  
• Boys’ bracket  
  • Game 5 (4:40 p.m.) - (4) Eagles vs (5) Justices 
  • Game 6 (6:20 p.m.) - (3) Bears vs (6) Rams 
  • Game 7 (8:00 p.m.) - (2) Crusaders vs (7) Hawks 
  • Game 8 (9:40 p.m.) - (1) Mustangs vs (8) Cardinals 

Day two game schedule:  March 28 

• Girls bracket 
  • Game 9 (4:00 p.m.) - Winner of game 2 vs winner of game 3 
  • Game 10 (5:40 p.m.) - Winner of game 1 vs winner of game 4 
• Boys’ bracket 
  • Game 11 (7:20 p.m.) - Winner of game 6 vs winner of game 7 
  • Game 12 (9:00 p.m.) - Winner of game 5 vs Winner of game 8

Day three game schedule: March 29

• Girls’ bracket 
  • Game 13 (2:00 p.m.) - Girls National Championship 
• Boys’ bracket 
  • Game 14 (4:00 p.m.) - Boys National Championship 

Among the 16 participating teams, The Throne will feature players selected for the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games* and nationally ranked players in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 classes. 

• Top players in the boys' bracket: *Brayden Burries (Mustangs), Caleb Holt (Rams), Dylan Mingo (Crusaders), Jacob Wilkins (Rams), Kayden Mingo (Crusaders), Kingston Flemings (Bears), Kiyan Anthony (Crusaders), Moussa Kamissoko (Crusaders), and *Nate Ament (Hawks). 

• Top players in the girls’ bracket: *Addison Deal (Lady Monarchs), Amirah Anderson (Cardinals), Autumn Fleary (Quakers), *Jaida Civil (Pirates), Jordyn Jackson (Quakers), Kaeli Wynn (Lady Monarchs), *Mia Pauldo (Crusaders), Micah Ojo (Cavaliers), Mya Pauldo (Crusaders), *Nyla Brooks (Cardinals), Olivia  Vukosa (Lady Royals), Qandace Samuels (Lady Mustangs), and Zhen Craft (Lady Mustangs). 

Note – Participating teams, game schedules, and players are subject to change.  

Launched in 2023 by the NBPA and under the guidance of GLSE’s player advisory board, including Danny Green, Harrison Barnes, Fred VanVleet, Dwight Howard and Rudy Gay, The Throne was designed as a curated platform for elite high school basketball players to compete on a high-level and develop important life skills off the court. The championship teams in the boys’ and girls’ bracket will also receive a grant from the NBPA Foundation to support their respective athletic programs. 

The Throne is supported by sponsors and partners, including Capelli, Connor Sports, Hospital for Special Surgery, JD Sports, JPMorganChase, Mitchell & Ness, NBA 2K, Panini, SportProsUSA and the WNBPA. 

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About the NBPA 

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA’s mission is to protect and advance the rights of our players. They are the game. 

The NBPA advocates on behalf of the best interests of all NBA players, including through the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, the filing of grievances on behalf of the players, and counseling players on benefits, educational and post-NBA career opportunities. Business opportunities are generated by THINK450, the group licensing and partnership engine of the NBPA. With more than 80 active partnerships, THINK450 is dedicated to uncovering shared interests between players and leading brands to build more engaging collaborations. 

The NBPA Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members by supporting and assisting people, communities and organizations worldwide. It spotlights and amplifies the global initiatives of professional basketball players, driving positive change through community building, charitable endeavors and social entrepreneurship. 

For more information, visit www.nbpa.com and follow @thenbpa on social. 

About Gold Level Sports and Entertainment  

Gold Level Sports and Entertainment (GLSE) is a premier event and entertainment company committed to delivering transformative, youth-focused experiences. Specializing in high-profile sports events, GLSE partners with leading organizations to create impactful platforms that merge competition, education, and community development. For more information, visit www.goldlevelse.com and follow @goldlevelse on social media. 

About Capelli Sport 

Capelli Sport is a global multi-sports brand based in New York City, specializing in team sports. Our passion for creating products from lifestyle apparel to footwear and performance match kits enables athletes and teams to maximize their success on the field and beyond. Capelli Sport supports all athletes through a unique global sports ecosystem with a focus on service excellence. Learn more at capellisport.com and find Capelli Sport on Instagram (@CapelliSport). 

Media contacts 

• Game coverage requests: info@goldlevelse.com 

• NBPA: communications@nbpa.com