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PHILADELPHIA, PA – August 22, 2023 – Black Cager Sports Media is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the Black Cager Fall Classic, showcasing a prestigious lineup of national and international high school basketball teams. The event is scheduled to take place at William Allen High School and the East Side Youth Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania from October 7-9, 2023.

This year’s tournament boasts an impressive field of teams, featuring perennial contenders that consistently rank nationally. The participating schools include Archbishop Ryan (Philadelphia, PA), Immaculate Conception (Montclair, NJ), Gwynn Park (Brandywine, MD), Archbishop Wood (Philadelphia, PA), St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD), Brooklyn Collegiate (Brooklyn, NY), Canada Top Flight Academy (Ottawa, Ontario), and Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia, PA). These powerhouse teams will converge in Allentown for a weekend of fierce competition and unparalleled talent

An astounding total of eighty teams will gather to compete in this year’s event, representing five states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The Black Cager Fall Classic has historically held a prominent place in the national high school basketball calendar, and its return to Allentown, Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone. Over the course of eight years, the tournament has consistently showcased some of the nation’s most exceptional players. Alumni of the event include luminaries such as Collin Gillespie (Villanova/NBA), Ace Baldwin (VCU/Penn State), Donta Scott (Maryland), Hakim Hart (Maryland/Villanova), Eric Dixon (Villanova), Lucas Monroe (Pennsylvania/Drexel), Jalen Duren (Memphis/NBA), DJ Wagner (Kentucky), Lance Ware (Kentucky/Villanova), Hysier Miller (Temple), Ruben Rodriguez (Rider), Lynn Greer III (Saint Joseph’s), Zion Stanford (Temple), and Derek Simpson (Rutgers), many of whom have gone on to achieve success in college basketball and even the NBA.

This year’s Black Cager Fall Classic promises to be a spotlight for the emerging stars of tomorrow, providing an unparalleled platform for young talents to shine. For the past eight years, the event has played a pivotal role in shaping the path to college basketball success. Impressively, nearly eighty percent of Philadelphia-area players who secured Division 1 scholarships within this period have participated in at least one Fall Classic.

Mark your calendars for the Saturday, October 7th through Sunday, October 8th timeframe, as the Black Cager Fall Classic prepares to captivate basketball enthusiasts with exhilarating matchups and extraordinary talent on display. Team registration is already underway, and anticipation for the event is building as teams gear up to showcase their skills on this prestigious stage.

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