Hooplandia Day at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame brings a can’t-miss 3x3 basketball experience to the Court of Dreams with a skills clinic, street team activities, professional individual and team photos, an exclusive merch giveaway and more. All these perks are free with one-day admission to the Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 22, from 1-4pm.

Join Coach Drew Dawson—two-time New England Prep School Coach of the Year, Ireland U20 Men’s National Team Coach and Head Prep Coach at Choate Rosemary Hall—for a clinic focused on the fundamentals, pace and strategy of 3x3 basketball (recommended for ages 8 and up). Free play and activities are open for all ages.

As one of the fastest growing formats in the game and an Olympic sport, 3x3 basketball is quickly becoming the best way to play. With fewer players on the court, athletes get more touches, exercise more discretion and get significantly more playing time than they often would in traditional 5-on-5 AAU, helping them develop faster and become more competitive players.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from Coach Dawson, hone your skills alongside other athletes, and play on the Court of Dreams at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

EVENT SCHEDULE

12:30-1pm Check-in

1pm Street team activation, professional photos, Player Spotlight video station

1:15pm Opening remarks

1:30pm 3x3 Focused Skill Development Clinic

2:30pm Post-clinic contests

2:45pm Free play, participate in activities and tour the museum

4pm Basketball Hall of Fame closes

While touring the museum, be sure to pop by the second floor to see the names of our Hooplandia 2025 champions on our Wall of Champions. Once you’ve tapped into your skills and tightened up your technique on the Court of Dreams, head to Hooplandia.com to register for the tourney, June 19-21, 2026.