Some of the best men’s and women’s high school teams in the nation are hoping to make a run to the title at The Throne basketball tournament.
The American Dream in East Rutherford, N.J., will host this year’s edition of The Throne from Wednesday, March 27, through Saturday, March 30. There will be a total of 16 teams in the men’s bracket and six squads in the women’s bracket.
The Throne, which was created by Gold Level Sports & Entertainment and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), has a simple setup. It follows an NCAA Tournament-style format with teams participating in single-elimination games until a champion is crowned.
“It’s such an incredible opportunity for the best high school teams across the country to meet on the court and put on a show,” NBPA secretary-treasurer and Kings forward Harrison Barnes said. “I’m grateful for my high school career successes, which was the catalyst to my NBA career.
“Additionally, these athletes are fortunate to have various platforms available to build and capitalize their brands. I’m excited for them to showcase their skills, but also develop leadership and business principles.”
Here is everything you need to know about The Throne basketball tournament, including the full schedules for the men’s and women’s brackets.
Where to watch The Throne basketball tournament: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling, NBA App
NBA TV will air select games from The Throne basketball tournament (see full game and TV schedule below). Viewers can also stream those games on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
The Throne basketball tournament 2024: Men’s bracket, schedule
Wednesday, March 27 — Round 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: No. 8 Kell (Ga.) 69, No. 9 Central Cabarrus (N.C.) 62 | 10 a.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 2: No. 2 Plano East (Texas) vs. No. 15 Homewood Flossmoor (Ill.) | 11:40 a.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 3: No. 4 Grayson (Ga.) vs. No. 13 Jackson Reed (Washington, D.C.) | 1:20 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 4: No. 5 Ridge View (S.C.) vs. No. 12 Camden (N.J.) | 3 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 5: No. 3 Brotherhood (N.J.) vs. No. 14 Bishop O’Connell (Va.) | 4:40 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 6: No. 7 CHSAA/PSAL (N.Y.) vs. No. 10 Oak Ridge (Fla.) | 6:20 p.m. | NBA App |
| Game 7: No. 1 Explorers (Fla.) vs. No. 16 Blue Knights (Calif.) | 8 p.m. | NBA App |
| Game 8: No. 6 Richmond Judges (Va.) vs. No. 11 The Vale (Calif.) | 9:40 p.m. | NBA App |
Thursday, March 28 — Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 11: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner | 3 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 12: Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 4:40 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 13: No. 8 Kell (Ga.) vs. Game 7 winner | 6:20 p.m. | NBA App |
| Game 14: Game 2 winner vs. Game 6 winner | 8 p.m. | NBA App |
Friday, March 29 — Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 17: Game 11 winner vs. Game 13 winner | 7 p.m. | NBA App |
| Game 18: Game 12 winner vs. Game 14 winner | 9 p.m. | NBA App |
Saturday, March 30 — Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 17 winner vs. Game 18 winner | 2 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
The Throne basketball tournament 2024: List of men’s teams
1. Explorers (Fla.)
2. Plano East (Texas)
3. Brotherhood (N.J.)
4. Grayson (Ga.)
5. Ridge View (S.C.)
6. Richmond Judges (Va.)
7. CHSAA/PSAL (N.Y.)
8. Kell (Ga.)
9. Central Cabarrus (N.C.)
10. Oak Ridge (Fla.)
11. The Vale (Calif.)
12. Camden (N.J.)
13. Jackson Reed (Washington, D.C.)
14. Bishop O’Connell (Va.)
15. Homewood Flossmoor (Ill.)
16. Blue Knights (Calif.)
Some teams will be playing as club programs due to state association rules, but they will be comprised of students from the high schools listed above.
The Throne basketball tournament 2024: Women’s bracket, schedule
Thursday, March 28 — Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 9: No. 4 Desert Vista (Ariz.) vs. No. 5 Bishop Ireton (Va.) | 11:40 a.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 10: No. 3 McDonough (Ga.) vs. No. 6 CHSAA/PSAL (N.Y.) | 1:20 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
Friday, March 29 — Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 15: No. 1 Hebron Christian (Ga.) vs. Game 9 winner | 3 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Game 16: No. 2 Ridgeline (Utah) vs. Game 10 winner | 5 p.m. | NBA App |
Saturday, March 30 — Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Game 15 winner vs. Game 16 winner | Noon | NBA TV, Sling |
The Throne basketball tournament 2024: List of women’s teams
1. Hebron Christian (Ga.)
2. Ridgeline (Utah)
3. McDonough (Ga.)
4. Desert Vista (Ariz.)
5. Bishop Ireton (Va.)
6. CHSAA/PSAL (N.Y.)