SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: Ian Jackson of Cardinal Hayes (11) shoots the ball during the Hoophall … [+]
The Hustle & Heart Classic hosted by ACES will take place next month in Manhattan and will feature Class of 2024 recruits committed to North Carolina, Syracuse and St. John’s competing against teams from Overtime Elite.
Ian Jackson (UNC), Elijah Moore (Syracuse) and Jaiden Glover (St. John’s) are confirmed for the event set for Nov. 10-11 at Baruch College. Uncommitted four-star Class of 2024 prospect Billy Richmond and uncommitted Class of 2025 five-star Meleek Thomas are also committed, as is BYU commit Connor Sprattley.
Several other high-profile recruits could be added going forward.
For Overtime, two of their three Atlanta-based teams — RWE and City Reapers — will compete against two all-star teams from the Northeast called “Heart” and “Hustle,” respectively.
Jackson and Moore transferred to Our Saviour Lutheran from Cardinal Hayes and will play this season in Overtime Elite as JellyFam, but will play for the Northeast all-star teams in this event. Glover plays for The Patrick School and is part of Rick Pitino’s 2024 recruiting class at St. John’s.
There will also be a girls’ game featuring Bishop Mcnamara and Luhi.
Event sponsors include Nike
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“At ACES, we’ve positioned ourselves as a premier storytelling platform built around sports, music & entertainment,” said Brian Kortovich, CEO and Founder of ACES.
“Our brand platform has been fortunate to connect with iconic athletes, entertainers, and globally renowned partners, all of whom work with us because we feel they recognize our unique ability to merge corporate goals with cultural authenticity. Our annual Hustle & Heart™️ Classic celebrates and uplifts the upcoming generation of athletes and cultural influencers. Situated in the mecca of basketball, New York City, this showcase offers a distinguished stage for outstanding national high school boys & girls players to shine, network, and truly make their mark.”
Said Damien Wilkins, GM and Head of Basketball at Overtime Elite:
“We are excited to come back to New York to participate in the Heart & Hustle Classic – it’s an opportunity for our players to compete against some top players in the country outside of our league, and the energy of the city and competitive nature of the games is always a great experience for them. We’re looking forward to another year of partnership with Aces as we continue to build platforms for players to achieve the most success on and off the court.”
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, Nov. 10
- Game 1: 7 p.m. – RWE vs. Team Heart
- Game 2: 9 p.m. — City Reapers vs. Team Hustle
Saturday, Nov. 11
- Game 1: 3 p.m. Girls National Game
- Game 1: 5 p.m. RWE vs. Team Hustle
- Game 2: 7 p.m. City Reapers vs. Team Heart
