Location
Wintrust Sports Complex
Ages
15U-17U Teams
Gender
Boys
What to Expect
This is a Prep Hoops Circuit qualifying event. If you're a current Prep Hoops Circuit program and already committed to this event, you do not need to register online.
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Tournament Structure
- This event schedule format is 3 pool games into 1 cross-pool game, meaning all teams will play 4 games.
- Open to all 15U-17U boy's teams
- All games streamed LIVE on BallerTV.com
- Media coverage provided by PrepHoops.com and other outlets
Spectator Tickets
Weekend passes and day passes will be offered. Weekend passes can be pre-purchased online below or on-site via debit or credit card. Day passes will be offered on-site only. Cash transactions will NOT be allowed.
Hotel Information
Traveling teams looking for the most cost-effective hotels that are closest to the venues can book their hotels through Prep Network’s SaveToPlay HERE.
Please note that teams traveling more than 90+ miles will be required to book 6 rooms per night per team. You can set up a block of rooms for your team(s) using the hotel booking link.
Please reference our hotel policy HERE if you have any questions or email support@prepnetworksupport.zendesk.com.
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Venues
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Romeoville Athletic & Event Center
Ages: 15U-17U
View Address55 Phelps Ave, Romeoville, IL 60446
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Wintrust Sports Complex
Ages: 15U-17U
View Address5499 W 65th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638, USA
Your Event Director
Venue: Wintrust Sports ComplexDarnell is an Army Veteran from North Chicago Illinois who has a deep love for sports. He possesses his Masters of Science in Sport Management and has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge within the sports industry. Darnell has worked for ESPN along with playing an integral role in launching the National Lacrosse Association. He’s been a football scout with Prep RedZone for the past 3 years and is excited to expand his role with Prep Network as a Basketball Tournament Director. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.
Darnell is an Army Veteran from North Chicago Illinois who has a deep love for sports. He possesses his Masters of Science in Sport Management and has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge within the sports industry. Darnell has worked for ESPN along with playing an integral role in launching the National Lacrosse Association. He’s been a football scout with Prep RedZone for the past 3 years and is excited to expand his role with Prep Network as a Basketball Tournament Director. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.
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Darnell Clay
Event Director
Your Site Director
Venue: Romeoville Athletic & Event CenterEric played HS basketball at Morgan Park Academy in Chicago, IL where he was a 3 time all conference performer and conference player of the year as a senior. He went on to play college basketball at Beloit College in Beloit, WI.
Eric has been coaching basketball since 2005 and is currently a head varsity basketball coach in the Chicago area.
Eric played HS basketball at Morgan Park Academy in Chicago, IL where he was a 3 time all conference performer and conference player of the year as a senior. He went on to play college basketball at Beloit College in Beloit, WI.
Eric has been coaching basketball since 2005 and is currently a head varsity basketball coach in the Chicago area.

Eric Kelly
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