The Palm Beach Coastal Classic is a strictly invitation-only event reserved for the most elite youth basketball programs in the nation. No open registration. No exceptions. Every team on the floor has earned their place.
Tournament Director Brandon McThay built this event to fill a gap at the top of the youth circuit — a weekend that matches the intensity, professionalism, and atmosphere of the biggest stages in the game, across 7 divisions from 4th grade through Varsity.
Set at the world-class Wellington Sports Complex in Palm Beach County, competing programs will play in front of scouts, coaches, and a national audience in an atmosphere unlike anything else on the youth circuit.
The Coastal Classic draws exclusively from the highest levels of youth basketball — programs whose players compete on the nation's most prestigious grassroots and showcase circuits. If you're here, you belong among the best.
College coaches, national recruiting services, and scouts in attendance every session. Every game is a live showcase opportunity.
Live scoring, play-by-play commentary, professional production and a full championship ceremony on a national platform.
Division MVPs, All-Tournament teams, and skill champions recognized on a national stage in front of the entire hoops world.
Elite coaching clinics and skills sessions run alongside tournament play for a complete developmental weekend.
Curated hotel packages, beach access, and South Florida experiences — a trip that players and families remember forever.
Hand-selected by Director Brandon McThay. No open registration. The Coastal Classic is earned, not bought.
Brandon McThay built the Coastal Classic with one vision: a youth basketball weekend that matches the caliber of the players who earn an invitation. A stage that respects the work programs put in, delivers a professional experience, and creates moments that families and athletes carry with them for years. This is that event.
Think your program belongs at the Coastal Classic? Submit your contact below and Director Brandon McThay's selection committee will reach out. Spots are strictly limited across all 7 divisions.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis · May 14, 2027 · Wellington, FL · elitehoopsnation.com