The Basketball Summit 2027
The Basketball Summit™ is the premier platform dedicated to assessing, analyzing, and advancing the future of basketball in the United States, from grassroots development to the global stage. Through candid dialogue, cross-level collaboration, and actionable strategies, the Summit brings together key stakeholders to tackle pressing issues, foster unity across all levels of play, establish year-round task forces, and celebrate the innovators shaping the game’s next era.
September 15, 2027 • Atlanta, GA
Focus Conversations
Grassroots
Focuses on grassroots development, accessibility, and player retention to build a strong foundation for the future of the game.
Scholastic
Addresses competitive balance, recruitment, and academic-athletic alignment to ensure integrity and opportunity in high school basketball.
Collegiate
Explores NIL impact, scheduling, and athlete welfare to strengthen the college basketball experience for players, programs, and fans.
International
Examines pathways, player support, and market growth to expand opportunities for American players abroad.
National
Collaborates on talent development, international competition strategies, and program alignment to maintain global excellence.
Pro
Focuses on league innovation, player empowerment, and community engagement to drive the future of professional basketball at its highest level.
Speakers
Grassroots Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
Scholastic Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
Collegiate Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
Collegiate Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
National Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
National Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
International Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
Pro Conversation
Coming Spring 2027
Schedule
02:00
15 Sep
Doors Open
Access begins.
03:00
15 Sep
Opening Keynote • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
03:10
15 Sep
Introduction
Welcome from Leigh Gayden, Founder & Host
03:15
15 Sep
Grassroots Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
03:40
15 Sep
Scholastic Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
04:05
15 Sep
Collegiate Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
04:30
15 Sep
Collegiate Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
04:55
15 Sep
Break
05:10
15 Sep
National Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
05:35
15 Sep
National Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
06:00
15 Sep
International Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
06:25
15 Sep
Pro Conversation • Presented by
Speaker will be announced in spring 2027
06:55
15 Sep
Closing Remarks
State of the Game preview from Leigh Gayden
07:00
15 Sep
Networking Reception • Presented by
Connecting and relationship building.
09:00
15 Sep
Event Concludes
The summit adjourns.
Annual Report
State of the Game • Presented by
The State of the Game serves as basketball’s definitive “State of the Union,” delivering a comprehensive and data-driven assessment of the sport across all levels, from grassroots to the global stage. This report will provide an honest evaluation of the game’s current landscape, highlighting areas of strength, identifying challenges, and outlining critical opportunities for growth and improvement. What’s Working, Innovations, success stories, and positive trends shaping the game. What’s Broken, Issues and obstacles impacting players, programs, and stakeholders. What’s Next, Forward-looking insights, projections, and recommendations for the future of basketball.
State of the Game Release Calendar
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September 13 — State of the Game 2027 Executive Summary Released
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September 15 — The Basketball Summit 2027
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September 15 — State of the Game 2027 Full Report Released
Our Partners
Venue
Location
Coming Soon
Event Hours
3 pm - 9 pm
FAQs
An annual, invite-only leadership summit that brings together leaders from every level of the game: professional, collegiate, scholastic, grassroots, international, media, technology and business. It is anchored by the annual State of the Game Report.
The Basketball Summit’s annual research report on the challenges, opportunities and trends shaping basketball. It is presented at the closing State of the Game Address.
Six focus conversations: Grassroots, Scholastic, Collegiate, International, National and Pro. Plus opening and closing keynotes, executive panels and research insights.
No. It’s a curated, closed-room gathering built for candid dialogue, relationships and action. Attendance is limited to 300 guests.
Attendance is by invitation only. Please apply below to obtain an invitation.
League and team executives, NCAA leadership and athletic directors, elite youth and grassroots operators, international federation representatives, and media, technology, investment and brand leaders.
$595 per guest.
Full interviews and mainstage conversations are regularly streamed and archived on The Basketball Summit's Youtube Channel.
Coming Soon
Free on-site parking
Coming Soon
Apply
Attendance at The Basketball Summit is highly limited, and spots fill quickly. If you’re interested in joining this transformative conversation, we encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible.
Summit participants include influential leaders and decision-makers from every level of basketball, youth, scholastic, collegiate, professional, and international, as well as executives from sports business, media, technology, brand partnerships, athlete representation, and policy.
If you are interested in joining us in-person for this event and have not received an invitation, please apply. If your request is approved, the cost to attend is $595.
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