EXCLUSIVE: MADE Hoops is taking youth basketball global.
The grassroots basketball brand announced a new partnership with FIBA to launch the MADE Hoops Global Games, the first-ever middle school basketball championship. The inaugural event is set for June 12-14 in Springfield, Massachusetts, with teams from around the world competing under official FIBA rules.
For MADE, it’s another signal that the company is thinking way bigger than the traditional AAU playbook. Founded by Chad Babel and backed by names like Boardroom, 35V, SC Holdings, LRMR Ventures, Paolo Banchero, and European basketball power broker Misko Ražnatović — the founder of BeoBasket and one of the sport’s most influential agents — MADE is building toward a more global future for the next generation of players.
@birdrightsnba@HPbasketball Not discussed enough. The adaptability the G-league requires with strategy and with communication builds unique coaching muscles in ways most other leagues don’t require
🎉 Welcome Ben Resner!
We’re thrilled to announce Ben as our new Southeast Events Manager. With 10 years in the G League and experience with USA Basketball, Ben brings elite-level insight and leadership to MADE Hoops.
The Southeast is in great hands. Let’s get to work! 💪🏀
@BenResner
🎉 Welcome Ben Resner!
We’re thrilled to announce Ben as our new Southeast Events Manager. With 10 years in the G League and experience with USA Basketball, Ben brings elite-level insight and leadership to MADE Hoops.
The Southeast is in great hands. Let’s get to work! 💪🏀
@BenResner
Excited to work with @CoachAndreCook as part of @SEUMBasketball. Happy to be back home and on The Hilltop. Looking forward to working with our Team 🏀 🐐 📈
Marcus Garrett is league-bound! Congrats to the @greensboroswarm star on earning a 10-day contract with the @hornets, making him the 65th #NBACallUp of the season. ✍️
Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-way deal with Jalen Crutcher. He’s averaged 18.1 points, 6.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds for the Birmingham Squadron, G League affiliate of the Pelicans.
Two-way guard Brandon Boston Jr. will be converted to a standard NBA deal
15 PTS 🔥 5 REB 🔥 6/12 FG
Nick Smith Jr. shined in his FIRST NBA START last night for the @hornets! This was the second highest scoring game of the season for the #GLeagueAlum.