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Apply to Inspiring Young Minds (IYM) first—only students who are accepted will receive an invitation to our exclusive showcase.
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Event Details
Basketball Showcase
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About the Basketball Showcase
Dear Prospective Candidate,
Inspiring Young Mind's (IYM) Eighteenth Annual Prep School Basketball Showcase will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10 am, at Riverbank State Park. This premier event brings together both boys and girls and is attended by more than 50 prep school coaches and representatives from across the country. The showcase provides selected student-athletes with the chance to display their basketball skills and talents in front of the prep school coaches. The final selection of candidates will be based on the timely submission of past and current grades, recommendations, and any other requested documents. Please note that a minimum B average is required for consideration.
Annual Prep School Fair
Our Annual Prep School Fair will be held on Saturday September 13. This fair is attended by over 85 prep schools from across the country and Canada. It is an excellent opportunity for you to explore different educational options and connect with representatives from top prep schools.
Fair Details
Please Keep in Mind the Following Valuable Information
- ⚠️The showcase is open to players by special invitation only.
- 📧Accepted candidates will be notified before the showcase.
- 🚨MANDATORY attendance at the "Prep School Fair" on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, is required for all accepted showcase participants.
- 👔Proper business attire is required for all fair attendees. Further details will be provided once a candidate is accepted to the IYM Prep Scholar Program.
Showcase Details
Contact Information
Boys Basketball Director
Matthew Mucius
mmucius@inspiringyoungminds.orgGirls Basketball Director
Xavier Allen
xallen@inspiringyoungminds.orgParticipating Schools
- Avon Old Farms School
- Berkshire School
- Blair Academy
- Brewster Academy
- Bridgton Academy
- Canterbury School
- Cheshire Academy
- Choate Rosemary Hall
- Cushing Academy
- Deerfield Academy
- The Gunnery
- Hotchkiss School
- Hun School of Princeton
- Kent School
- Kimball Union Academy
- Loomis Chaffee School
- Millbrook School
- Miss Porter's School
- New Hampton School
- Northfield Mount Hermon
- Phillips Academy Andover
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Pomfret School
- Portsmouth Abbey School
- Proctor Academy
- St. Andrew's School
- St. George's School
- St. Mark's School
- St. Paul's School
- Salisbury School
- Suffield Academy
- Tabor Academy
- Taft School
- Trinity-Pawling School
- Vermont Academy
- Westminster School
- Williston Northampton School
- Woodberry Forest School
38 schools attending
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