The Basketball Festival Launches HOOPS XYZ

The Basketball Festival (TBF) proudly announces the launch of HOOPS XYZ, the official conversation series of The Basketball Festival ecosystem and the definitive audio home for the stories, conversations, and ideas shaping the future of basketball.

Serving as the central voice across TBF properties, including the Midmajor Showcase™, HOOPBOREE®, and GETSEEN®, HOOPS XYZ delivers an unfiltered, inside look at the game through the perspectives of those who live it every day.

Where the Game Is Discussed—Not Just Played

HOOPS XYZ goes beyond the box score, diving into the topics that matter most to today’s basketball community. From the evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) to recruiting insights, industry trends, and the broader state of the game, the conversation series creates a platform for meaningful dialogue and real perspective. “This is where the real conversations happen,” said TBF leadership. “HOOPS XYZ expands The Basketball Festival beyond the court, giving the game a voice and a place for insight, storytelling, and connection.”

Inside the Conversations That Shape the Game

Each episode of HOOPS XYZ will feature candid, fireside-style discussions with the most influential voices in basketball, including:

• Coaches: Breaking down strategy, development, and program-building

• Players: Sharing personal journeys, challenges, and aspirations

• Executives: Offering insight into the business and future of the sport

• Influencers & Culture Drivers: Exploring the intersection of basketball, media, and culture

A Platform for Perspective and Impact

HOOPS XYZ is designed to inform, inspire, and connect, bringing together the entire basketball ecosystem through authentic conversations and thoughtful storytelling. It provides a space where ideas are exchanged, narratives are shaped, and the broader impact of the game is explored.

Part of The Basketball Festival Experience

As the official conversation series platform of TBF, HOOPS XYZ extends the reach of the festival year-round, complementing marquee events like the Midmajor Showcase™, GETSEEN®, HOOPBOREE®, Basketball Village™, The 1891 Club™, and The Kick-Off. Together, these properties create a fully integrated ecosystem that lives on and off the court.

Coming Soon

Launch episodes, featured guests, and platform availability for HOOPS XYZ will be announced in the coming months.