What is the Nike Hoop Summit, and when does it take place in 2023? Looking at event Bronny James has made USA roster for

Bronny James, the son of LA Lakers star forward LeBron James, has been named in the USA Basketball men’s roster for the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit.

The Nike Hoop Summit is an annual event sponsored by Nike that showcases the USA’s top high school seniors against international competition. This year, the USA men’s and women’s teams will be competing against the best under-19 players from around the world.

That will include players representing FIBA Africa, FIBA Americas, FIBA Asia, FIBA Europe and FIBA Oceania.

The Nike Hoop Summit offers players an additional opportunity to impress scouts as they prepare for their potential basketball careers. Countless NBA players have participated in the event since its inauguration in 1995. That includes past and present NBA stars like Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving and Bradley Beal.

This year’s Nike Hoop Summit will take place on Saturday, April 8, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The women’s game will start at 4:00 pm, while the men’s game will be at 7:00 pm. This year will mark the first year the USA women's team will be participating in the event.

As for Bronny James, the event will mark the Sierra Canyon School senior’s first taste of USA basketball. James is ranked as the 28th-best recruit in the 2023 class by ESPN.

For more on Bronny James' selection, click here.

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Which other players will represent USA in 2023 Nike Hoop Summit?

Camden High School senior DJ Wagner

Bronny James is one of 26 players who have been named to the men’s and women’s USA Basketball rosters for the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit.

Outside of James, the USA men’s roster will include the following 12 players:

Justin Edwards (Philadelphia)

DJ Wagner (Camden, New Jersey)

Jared McCain (Corona, California)

Sean Stewart (Windermere, Florida)

Omaha Biliew (Omaha, Nebraska)

Blake Buchanan (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)

Isaiah Collier (Marietta, Georgia)

Eric Dailey Jr. (Tampa, Florida)

Ron Holland (Duncanville, Texas)

Jackson Shelstad (West Linn, Oregon)

Ja'Kobe Walter (McKinney, Texas)

Cody Williams (Gilbert, Arizona)

Meanwhile, the USA women’s roster will include the following 13 players:

Breya Cunningham (Chula Vista, California)

Jada Williams (Kansas City, Missouri)

Kamorea "KK" Arnold (Germantown, Wisconsin)

Ashlynn Shade (Noblesville, Indiana)

Aalyah Del Rosario (Danbury, Connecticut)

Mikaylah Williams (Bossier City, Louisiana)

Jadyn Donovan (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)

Zoe Brooks (Plainfield, New Jersey)

Hannah Hidalgo (Merchantville, New Jersey)

Sahara Williams (Waterloo, Iowa)

Judea "Juju" Watkins (Sylmar, California)

Sunaja "Nunu" Agara (Minneapolis)

Madison Booker (Ridgeland, Mississippi)