The Jordan Brand Classic, or as it was once called, the Jordan Brand Capital Classic, is returning to Washington, D.C. for the first time since 2003 to host the 2025 game, showcasing the best young basketball talent in the nation.
The Jordan Brand Classic’s alumni consist of some of the most notable names in basketball, including Lebron James, local legend Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, Julius Randle, and many more.
When is the 2025 Jordan Brand Classic?
The Jordan Brand Classic will be this Friday, April 18th, at 4 pm at the CareFirst Arena in the Saint Elizabeths neighborhood of southern D.C.!
How to get tickets
Tickets can be purchased online, but may sell out as a result of this event’s popularity.
How to get to the CareFirst Arena
The easiest way to get to the CareFirst Arena from the city center is by taking the Green Line on the metro to the Congress Heights stop.
From the Congress Heights metro station, it’s just a five-minute walk to the stadium!
Who is playing this year?
Two teams for both the boys and girls games, Team Air and Team Flight, each of which consists of 13 players, so 52 youth basketball stars in total.
Boys Team Air
- Nate Ament
- Kiyan Anthony (Son of NBA star Carmelo Anthony)
- Cayden Boozer
- Cameron Boozer
- Brayden Burries
- Kingston Flemings
- Nikolas Khamenia
- Acaden Lewis
- Alex Lloyd
- Trey McKenney
- Darryn Peterson
- Jaden Toombs
- Tounde Yessoufou
Boys Team Flight
- Darius Acuff
- Darius Adams
- Chris Cenac
- AJ Dybantsa
- Jerry Easter
- Davion Hannah
- Jalen Haralson
- CJ Ingram
- Jasper Johnson
- Jalen Reece
- Meleek Thomas
- Sadiq White
- Caleb Wilson
Girls Team Air
- Dee Alexander
- Nyla Brooks
- Kaelyn Carroll
- Zhen Craft
- Kelis Fisher
- ZaKiyah Johnson
- Leah Macy
- Agot Makeer
- Deniya Prawl
- Emilee Skinner
- Lara Somfai
- Hailee Swain
- Nylah Wilson
Girls Team Flight
- Sienna Betts
- Divine Bourrage
- Aaliyah Chavez
- Aaliyah Crump
- Jasmine Davidson
- Jaliya Davis
- Addison Deal
- Alexandra Eschmeyer
- Bella Hines
- Grace Knox
- Ayla McDowell
- Aliyahna “Puff” Morris
- Jordan Speiser