The Black Cager Invitational — June 20, 2026 — Executive Fieldhouse, Allentown, PA
Coach,
Let’s cut through the noise.
On June 20, 2026, the inaugural Black Cager Invitational will transform the state-of-the-art Executive Fieldhouse into the most efficient, recruit-rich environment small college basketball has ever seen. This is not a high-major sideshow. This is your gym. Your evaluations. Your prospects.
We are issuing a direct invitation to every Division II, Division III, NAIA, and JUCO head coach, assistant coach, and program recruiter within driving distance of Allentown, Pennsylvania. This is the Live Period event where you are the main attraction.
NO D1 COACHES. NO DISTRACTIONS. NO PORTAL DRAMA. The high-major world has made its pivot abundantly clear. Rick Pitino said it. Others have followed. Division I coaching staffs are funneling their resources into the transfer portal, leaving an extraordinary collection of talented, coachable, academically qualified high school seniors and post-graduates overlooked and under-recruited. That reality is your program’s competitive advantage — but only if you can find those players.
The Black Cager Invitational is the only Live Period event that exclusively prohibits Division I attendance. We didn’t water down the invitation list. We eliminated the gatekeepers. When you walk into the Executive Fieldhouse, every prospect in the building is there because they want to be evaluated by you. Every conversation, every handshake, every follow-up phone number exchanged belongs to the small college ecosystem.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN ALLENTOWN:
A Curated Talent Pool: The Mid-Atlantic region’s most promising unsigned seniors and qualified post-graduates. City guards who can create their own shot. Long, athletic wings who defend multiple positions. Skilled bigs who run the floor. These are players who can contribute to a winning rotation as freshmen — not projects, not reaches, but immediate-impact small college athletes.
Academic Fit: We prioritize prospects positioned to succeed at institutions that emphasize the student in student-athlete. You will meet recruits with the transcripts, test scores, and character profiles that match your admissions standards.
Unfettered Access: The Executive Fieldhouse features multiple competition courts, designated viewing areas, and on-site meeting space. Coaches will receive a digital team packet upon registration, including verified measurables, academic summaries, and game schedules. You arrive prepared to evaluate, not to wander.
THE ECONOMICS OF THE MOMENT BELONG TO YOU. While Division I programs gamble millions on one-year rentals through the portal, your program can secure a four-year cornerstone — a player who grows in your system, graduates from your institution, and builds your culture. Those players are here. They need a coach willing to look them in the eye and believe in them. That coach is you.
EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION:
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location: Executive Fieldhouse — Allentown, PA (centrally located at the intersection of the PA/NJ/DE recruiting triangle)
Eligibility: Invitation extended exclusively to accredited Division II, Division III, NAIA, and Junior College coaching staffs. Institutional identification and coaching credentials required at check-in.
Cost to Coaches: $20.00 – Complimentary team packet and hospitality suite access.
Registration Deadline: June 6, 2026 (space is limited to maintain a premium evaluation environment)
Secure your staff’s credentials today by contacting Delgreco Wilson at blackcager@gmail.com or 856-366-0992.
The Black Cager Invitational was built on a simple belief: small college basketball is not a fallback plan. It is the destination for serious coaches who develop serious men. On June 20, the spotlight belongs to you.
Come find your next program pillar.
Sincerely,
Delgreco Wilson
Founder, Black Cager Invitational
blackcager@gmail.com
856-366-0992
The Black Cager 