PRESS RELEASE

Monday, July 15, 2024

ALLENTOWN, PA – In a significant move aimed at accommodating its expanding reach, the prestigious Black Cager Fall Classic, one of the nation’s premier pre-season boys’ basketball events, will be held at the newly opened Executive Education Field House in Allentown, PA. This marks a new chapter for the beloved fall tradition, now celebrating its 10th year, with team registration currently open for the event scheduled on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Previously hosted at William Allen High School and the East Side Youth Center since 2022, the Black Cager Fall Classic has outgrown these venues, which hosted the event after its initial eight-year stint in Philadelphia. The move to the Executive Education Field House, a 28,200-square-foot facility, signifies a commitment to future growth, with expectations to host 96 teams in its inaugural year at this new location.

“The continued success of the Fall Classic is a reflection of Allentown’s pride and commitment to providing youth with first-rate modern athletic facilities,” said Delgreco Wilson, Executive Director of Black Cager Sports. “Participating coaches and players were blown away by the accommodations. With four brand-new hardwood regulation courts and highly visible scoreboards for each court, the basketball facilities are on par with high major Division 1 programs,” Wilson added.

The Executive Education Field House is uniquely equipped to handle such a large event, boasting over 2,000 parking spaces and elevators for disabled or injured patrons. The collaboration between Executive Education Academy Charter School and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has resulted in a facility that serves as a major asset not only to the school and Allentown but the entire region.

“The Field House hosted the Black Cager Pre-Live Summer Classic featuring over 30 teams in June. The positive feedback from that event confirmed that this facility is perfect for our growing needs,” Wilson noted.

The Fall Classic is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and has a storied history of featuring players who have gone on to become McDonald’s All-Americans and NBA draftees, including Jalen Duren, Seth Lundy, and Bub Carrington. Since 2015, over 100 participants have progressed to play NCAA Division 1 basketball.

For more information on the tournament, including visitor details, ticket sales, schedules, team information, sponsorship opportunities, and more, please visit delgrecowilson.com.
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For more information on the Black Cager Fall Classic and related events, visit delgrecowilson.com.