THE MIDWEST’S BIGGEST DAY IN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

It’s not a tournament — it’s a tradition.
A single day where the nation’s top teams and players collide on one court, in front of one electric crowd.

The Highland Shootout brings elite high school basketball to Highland, Illinois—seven games, nonstop action, and a stage built for future stars.

But it’s more than just basketball. It’s a celebration of competition, community, and the love of the game that connects us all.

2026 SHOOTOUT SOLD OUT

The Highland Basketball Shootout is officially SOLD OUT — and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to every fan, family, player, coach, and sponsor who helped make this possible. Your support is what turns this event into something special every single year. The energy in the gym is going to be unreal, the matchups are stacked, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best Shootouts yet. We can’t wait to see everyone there and put on an unforgettable weekend of basketball.

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THE  PREMIER DAY OF BASKETBALL IN THE MIDWEST

The Highland, Illinois Optimist ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Shootout is the oldest and widely known as the premier high school basketball shootout in Illinois and the St. Louis area. 

With our rich history, the event will once again bring together some of the top local and national basketball players and teams to one gym for one full day of hoops.

Our Marquee Sponsor

Sponsors for the 2026 Highland Shootout

Imhotep vs. Simeon- 2023

CBC vs. Kenwood - 2022

Whitney Young vs. CBC - 2020

Chaminade vs. Hamilton - 2020

Vashon vs. Simeon - 2020

Belleville West vs. Vashon-2019

Thornton vs. Metamora - 2024

Tolton vs. Peoria Manual - 2016

Nicolet vs. Chaminade - 2019

A RESUME LIKE NO OTHER

The Highland Shootout in Highland, Illinois is a premier one-day high school basketball showcase featuring top teams from across the Midwest. Known for its electric atmosphere and elite matchups, it has hosted future stars like Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, and EJ Liddell. Each year, the event draws packed crowds, college scouts, and media to watch the next generation of basketball talent compete on a big stage.

2026 Player Spotlight

2027 6'4" Chase Branham - nationally #33, committed to Indiana

2027 6'1" Jason Gardner Jr - nationally #26 - Indiana, Ohio St, ND, Texas, Purdue

2026 6’2 Quentin Coleman - #85 nationally, committed to Wake Forest

2027 6'0" Jaxson Davis - #53 nationally - IL, IN, Iowa, Purdue

2026 Highland Optimist Shootout Schedule

10:30 AM – Highland (IL Girls) vs Alton (IL Girls)

12:00 PM – Highland (IL) vs Waltonville (IL)

1:30 PM – Chaminade (MO) vs Logan-Rogersville (MO)

Chaminade (MO)

• 2026 6’3 Jonny Jordan – committed to Omaha
• 2028 6’0 Elijah Poniewaz
• 2029 6’2 Luke Jordan
  

Logan-Rogersville (MO)

• 2027 6’4 Chase Branham – #33 nationally, Indiana commit

3:00 PM – Fishers (IN) vs Cardinal Ritter (MO)

Fishers (IN)

• 2027 6’1 Jason Gardner Jr – #26 nationally (Indiana, Ohio St, Notre Dame, Texas, Purdue)
• 2027 5’10 Cooper Zachary – #173 nationally (EIU, Nevada, Ball St)
  

Cardinal Ritter (MO)

• 2027 6’8 Brock Bonner – Florida St
• 2026 6’1 Jaylen Edwards
• 2026 6’4 Oscar Patterson

4:30 PM – Warren Township (IL) vs Vashon (MO)

Warren Township (IL)

• 2027 6’0 Jaxson Davis – #53 nationally (IL, IN, Iowa, Purdue)
• 2026 6’1 Braylon Walker
• 2026 6’4 Avonn King

Vashon (MO)

• 2027 6’1 Jimmy McKinney III – #113 nationally (Iowa St, Mizzou, SLU)
• 2026 6’1 Kain McCaskill – committed to SIUE
• 2027 Leon Powell Jr – SEMO

6:00 PM – East St. Louis (IL) vs Principia (MO)

East St. Louis (IL)

• 2026 6’8 Jamison White – Penn St commit
• 2026 6’8 Jahadi White Jr – (KSU, Iowa, SLU interest)
• 2026 6’2 Alex Johnson

Principia (MO)

• 2026 6’2 Quentin Coleman – #85 nationally, Wake Forest commit
• 2027 6’9 Sekou Cisse – (IL, ASU, SLU)
• 2027 6’3 Gassim Toure – (IL, UCF, SLU)
• 2026 6’7 Ron Henry

7:30 PM – Inglewood (CA) vs Webster Groves (MO)

Inglewood (CA)

• 2026 6’3 Jason Crowe Jr – #3 nationally, Mizzou commit (one of California’s all-time leading scorers)

Webster Groves (MO)

• 2027 6’4 Scottie Adkinson – #35 nationally, Mizzou commit

Our Marquee Sponser

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