Beginning in the 2026-2027 season, WorldStage Sports launched a partnership with ATLAS to form a global high school basketball league. 6 teams from North America and 5 teams from Europe will take a part in the league:
By: Southeast Hoops Report
Over the last couple of seasons, high school basketball has transformed into quite a shift in the landscape. More and more players are opting to go to prep schools along with circuits such as Overtime Elite and The Grind Session. The all new ATLAS league has now entered the conversation in a press release on Thursday. ESPN’s Paul Biancardi was the first to report the news:
The new International high school league will feature five teams from the United States and six teams from across the globe:
Team List
Sunrise Christian Academy (Kansas)
What Will This League Entail?
The new ATLAS league will allow fans from across the world to get to see the future stars of tomorrow, featuring Jordan Page (UConn commit), five-star combo guard King Gibson (LSU commit), five-star center Lewis Uvwo, five-star small forward Malachi Jordan, and five-star power forward Moussa Kamissoko (Syracuse commit).
247Sports Released A Statement On The League: The league will bring together elite global high school and academy basketball programs in one international platform, where the next generation competes to be crowned the champion in front of a worldwide audience. Led by Chief Basketball Officer Kevin Boyle and Commissioner Mike Morreale, the league boasts decades of basketball experience and success at all levels.
ATLAS will feature eleven of the best high school and academy basketball teams from around the globe with track records that represent the most respected programs in the world. The biggest talents in youth basketball around the world will clash on this new premier stage to showcase their talent, dedication, and drive in front of a global audience. These elite squads will compete for the ATLAS title in high-stakes head-to-head regular-season matchups, ensuring every ATLAS matchup matters as each team strives to make the playoffs.
When Will The Season Start?
The regular season will be hosted in both North America and Europe from November until February, with playoffs starting in March. The league’s inaugural season will begin at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, November 11-13. There will be 5 high-intensity regular-season weekends starting December 5 in Miami, Florida. The ATLAS playoffs will begin in March 2027 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2026-2027 Inaugural ATLAS League Schedule and Dates
November 11-13: Bradenton, FL (IMG Academy)- All teams are in action
November 19: Daytona Beach, FL (DME Academy)– IMG Academy at DME Academy
December 2: Fort Lauderdale, FL– (Two teams in action)- IMG Academy at Prolific Prep
December 6: Miami, FL– Four teams in action: DME Academy, Prolific Prep, SPIRE Academy, and Sunrise Christian
December 14-16: Varese, Italy– (Five teams in action)– Zalgiris, Ulm, Mega Superbet, Varese, and Orange1Bassano
January 4-7, 2027: Kaunas, Lithuania– All teams are in action
February 5-7, 2027: Geneva, Ohio (SPIRE Academy)– Five teams in action: DME Academy, IMG Academy, Orangeville Prep, SPIRE Academy, and Sunrise Christian Academy
February 18-20, 2027: Phoenix, Arizona (Arizona Athletic Grounds)- All teams are in action
March 4-7, 2027: Toronto, Canada- All teams are in action
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