ACES IN THE PRESS
What makes this year’s games even more special is that ACES is spotlighting the players who got next and right now—not only will seniors play, but incoming juniors and sophomores have also been invited to compete in the All-American Games.
Sheryl Swoopes won an NCAA championship, three Olympic gold medals and four WNBA championships, but the star isn’t planning to rest on any laurels. Off-court business and marketing opportunities in women’s basketball are growing.
The Hustle & Heart Classic hosted by ACES will take place next month in Manhattan and will feature Class of 2024 recruits committed to North Carolina, Syracuse and St. John’s competing against teams from Overtime Elite.
ACES is celebrating Penny Hardaway‘s head coaching career at the University of Memphis. Ahead of his final home game of the season, the brand has collaborated on a 1-of-1 Nike Air Max Penny 1 to commemorate the occasion. Currently, the team is ranked third best in the American Athletic Conference with Hardaway leading the Tigers to five straight 20-win seasons and an NIT Championship upon returning the NCAA Tournament for the first time in eight years.
Nation’s Best to Compete in the ACES Elite Classic in NYC
ACES is bringing another star-studded high school basketball showcase to the Mecca of Basketball this month with The ACES Elite Classic (AEC) presented by Google Pixel. On May 10th, the top ranked national boys and girls basketball prospects will compete in the ACES annual All-American Games, which are set to take place at the legendary Gauchos Gym.
Brian Kortovich took his Rucker Park nickname and turned it into a brand platform that spans from high school all-star games to the custom kicks of the NBA’s best.
Between the hundreds of parks, schools, and gyms in New York City, you can’t walk too far in the five boroughs without finding somewhere to play basketball. But in a city that views the game more as a way of life than a sport, there are a few courts whose names hold extra weight.
Penny Hardaway Honored with 1-of-1 Custom Nikes
Penny Hardaway has been known to wear special Nike sneakers while coaching his Memphis Tigers basketball team. Today he will continue that tradition with a custom Air Max Penny 1 created by Brand Aces.
