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East Rutherford Today
By the People, for the People
Top High School Basketball Teams Set to Face Off at The Throne National Tournament
The annual event features some of the nation's best boys and girls programs competing in New Jersey next month.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Throne High School National Championship, a premier annual basketball tournament, is set to take place March 19-21 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event will feature eight of the top high school boys and girls basketball programs in the country, including powerhouses from Florida, Arizona, Washington, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and more. Games will be broadcast on NBA TV, NBA YouTube, and the NBA App.
Why it matters
The Throne tournament has become a must-see event for high school basketball fans and scouts, showcasing some of the nation's top talent and future college and professional prospects. The tournament's national platform and broadcast coverage provide increased visibility for the participating teams and players.
The details
The Throne High School National Championship is in its fourth year, having been launched in 2023 by the National Basketball Players Association and Gold Level Sports and Entertainment (GLSE). The 2026 edition will feature eight boys teams and eight girls teams, including Calvary Christian (Fla.), Sunnyslope (Ariz.), Rainier Beach (Wash.), Wheeler (Ga.), Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.), Bergen Catholic (N.J.), Columbus (Fla.), Frisco Heritage (Texas) on the boys' side, and Etiwanda (Calif.), Princess Anne (Va.), Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.), St. John Vianney (N.J.), Tualatin (Ore.), St. John's College (D.C.), Friends Central (Pa.), and St. Frances Academy (Md.) on the girls' side.
- The Throne High School National Championship will take place March 19-21, 2026.
- The tournament was launched in 2023.
The players
Samad Hines
The organizer of The Throne High School National Championship.
National Basketball Players Association
The co-organizer of The Throne High School National Championship.
Gold Level Sports and Entertainment (GLSE)
The co-organizer of The Throne High School National Championship.
What they’re saying
“New Jersey will again be home to some of the nation's top high school basketball teams — and prospects — next month.”
— Keegan Pope, Author (on3.com)
What’s next
This developing story will be updated with additional details as the tournament approaches.
The takeaway
The Throne High School National Championship has become a premier event for showcasing the top high school basketball talent in the country, providing a national platform for players to showcase their skills and gain exposure for college and professional opportunities.
