HOWARD BROWN’S
SKOOLZ CLASSIC
Charity Basketball Tournament
Skoolz Back in Session
The primary fundraiser for the Howard Brown Athletic Scholarship Fund features high school basketball tournaments and a platform form youth to explore careers in sports and entertainment. Since 2000, the event has supported scholarships for more than 20 first generation collegebound student athletes.
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October 12, 2024
Pottstown High School Gym Address: Strom Gymnasium 555 East St. Pottstown PA 19464
9am-4pm
2 games, on-off-on schedule, win both = Skoolz Championship
Competitive from Tip to Chip
Two boys basketball tournaments bring fans premier scholastic talent from across the region. From PA State Champions and State Players of the Year to future NBA players, such as Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson, a long list of talent has graced the Pottstown hardwood.
Basketball Tournament
A one-day tournament for high school boys that features PIAA officials and scholastic teams in two divisions - Big Schools 4A+ and Small Schools 1-3A.
Fixed Schedule + Championship
Two games guaranteed with 20-minute halves, an on-off fixed schedule for qualifying games, and opt-in for teams to enter the championship pool.
Media Coverage
The Classic has been covered by media outlets such as NBC Sports, the Reading Eagle, Pottstown Mercury, Raw Sports Films and more.
Team Fee Covers:
2 games guaranteed. One-day tournament
Fixed schedule for qualifying games
Game video and highlights
Ref fees included
Entry for 2 coaches and 12 players
*All spectators pay $10 entry fee
*Team brings numbered jerseys
Cost per team is $325
Great Ball.
Greater Cause.
Sponsor the Classic
Businesses can activate their brands and friends can show love through a Skoolz Classic sponsorship. Every level supports the Howard Brown Scholarship Fund, provides opportunities for youth to explore careers in sports, and boosts the number of free passes for community members to attend the event through the “Friends of the Classic” social media campaign.
The Skoolz Classic welcomes spectators to great basketball and local flavors with proceeds from all admissions, concessions, and team registrations benefitting the Howard Brown Athletic Scholarship Fund.
The Classic was birthed by grassroots efforts among family and friends. Today, community members, neighbors, and businesses volunteer their time and talents to contribute to the event.
Howard Brown Scholarship Fund
The Skoolz Classic is the primary fundraiser for the Howard Brown Scholarship Fund. The Fund is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for Pottstown Education, a 501(c)3 organization.
The event has supported scholarships for more than 20 first generation collegebound student athletes. Scholarship recipients have made Dean’s list, earned All-American honors, and after graduation, went on to become entrepreneurs, pro athletes and leaders in communities across the globe.
Recent Scholarship Recipients Include:
Daishawnia Dean - Kutztown University
Mia Bumbarger - Alvernia University
Aniya Hoskins - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ebony Reddick - Notre Dame College of Ohio
Alivia Lopez - Alvernia University
Mar Daije Pearson - Chestnut Hill College
Jenna Endy - Ursinus University
Madison Mackiewicz - Seton Hill University
A Brief History of
“The Classic”
The Skoolz Classic was founded in 2000 to celebrate the basketball career of Howard Brown, who helped lead Pottstown to its first ever State Basketball Championship in 1993. Brown was named the PA State Player of the Year in 1995 and went on to become 1000-point scorer and Big East All-Academic Selection at Villanova University. Before playing professionally, Brown’s family launched the Skoolz Classic to raise money for a scholarship in his name at Pottstown High School.
Since 2000, “The Classic” has featured elite talent. From PA State Champions and State Players of the Year to future NBA players, such as Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson, a long list of talent has graced the Pottstown hardwood. A grassroots effort continued to plan and direct the Skoolz Classic until Howard’s retirement from pro basketball overseas in 2013. The event not only featured all-star games for pros to school-aged youth, but there were performances, kids activities, and many other Classic features.
In 2012, Howard founded iBall United, a sports marketing and consulting company that focused on supporting US-based basketball players on their path to professional contracts at the International level. The iBall Pro Combine featured games, athletic tests, and skills assessments for players from across the country. Pro personnel (GMs, coaches, and agents) from the US and oversees would travel to Pottstown, New Jersey, and Maryland to evaluate talent. Covid ceased iBall’s operations as a sports agency.
Today, the Classic is sponsored and produced by iBall. In addition to skills training, marketing, and consulting for aspiring basketball players and coaches, iBall has a history of community service in Pottstown, hosting free youth combines, basketball trainings, and community events such as the Pottstown Sports Carnival. iBall United now returns to produce the Skoolz Classic, and we are excited to have many participants and volunteers from past events contributing in to continue the legacy
Thank You 2023 Sponsors
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State Champs
Lucia Mieres
The Wolfel Family
Kenn & Patricia Picardi
Sunshine Cleaning
Yergey Daylor Allebach Scheffey Picardi
Coleen Fairlamb
Contact Us
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Email us at info@skoolz.us
Call or text at (484)925-0199
Thank you for your interest!
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