Ohio Lima Senior sophomore Shawn Foster (11) against Grand Rapids Catholic Central during at the 2K24 Showcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 (Jake Szetela)

The 2K Showcase returns for its 11th year on Saturday, January 25, 2025 and will continue Saturday, February 1, 2025 and it is shaping up to be yet another competitive field. The 2K Showcase will feature teams from Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.

The event has star power, including the nation's No. 18 ranked high school player, along with the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio, along with six more players that are Mr. Basketball candidates, and 25 prospects who have either committed to Division 1 schools or currently hold Division 1 offers.

Details are below:

The 2K Showcase will be played at Aquinas College on Jan. 25, 2025 and Feb. 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of 2K Showcase)

SCHEDULE

January 25, 2025

1:00 p.m.- Benton Harbor (9-3) vs. Godwin Heights (5-5)

2:45 p.m.-Hamtramck (10-6) vs. Kalamazoo Central (9-2)

4:30 p.m.- Detroit King (9-2) vs. Grand Rapids Catholic Central (8-3)

6:15 p.m.-Chicago Hyde Park (9-10) vs. Warren Lincoln (7-4)

8:00 p.m.-Ohio Lima Senior (11-1) vs. Grand Rapids Northview (10-2)

February 1, 2025

1:00 p.m.- Ferndale (6-9) vs. East Kentwood (7-6)

2:45 p.m.-Detroit Cass Tech (7-1) vs. Grand Rapids Christian (9-4)

4:30 p.m.- Detroit Renaissance (8-5) vs. East Lansing (12-1)

6:15 p.m.-Orchard Lake St. Marys (8-5) vs. Grand Rapids Northview (10-2)

8:00 p.m.-Ann Arbor Huron (9-3) vs. Muskegon (10-2)

VENUE, TICKETS, AND PARKING

The 2K Showcase will return to Aquinas College for the 3rd consecutive year in a row, 1580 Fulton ST E Grand Rapids, 49506.

Tickets are currently on sale for $10 online at www.2kshowcase.com/tickets and will also be available at the gate the day of the event for $15 (cash only).

The 2K25 Showcase anticipates a consistent and steady flow of fans throughout the entire event. There will be no-rentry allowed.

A Campus Map has been provided to help you navigate parking and walking routes for the event. Click here to view the map.

The map includes color-coded zones for parking and access:

Red: Bus parking and route, located in the Brown Center Lot across from the library.
Purple: Walking paths to Sturrus for attendees who park in accessory lots on campus.
Blue: Spectator parking in the Athletic Facility and Brown Center lots. Available for both 1/25 and 2/1 event dates.
Blue Dashed: Overflow parking available in the Performing Arts Center and Library lots. For 1/25 only.

Ann Arbor Huron senior Macari Moore (21) against Northview at the 2K24 Showcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 (Jake Szetela)

THE FIELD

The field has a balance of competitive matchups throughout both events.

*Game 1-Benton Harbor and Godwin Heights both are cornerstone programs of the 2K Showcase. Although this game would have produced a sell out crowd in the 2010 era, the game still shapes up to be a good match up for both teams.

*Game 2-Hamtramck has recently won 4 of its last 5 games while Kalamazoo Central is off to another strong start. You can expect this game will be won on the defensive side of the floor.

*Game 3-Two teams riding the momentum. Detroit King has won 4 of its last 5 games while Grand Rapids Catholic Central has won their share of 4 games in a row.

*Game 4-The defending Division 2 state champs, Warren Lincoln, have regained their rhythm with Moses Blackwell back in the lineup. Chicago Hyde Park has started to find its stride as both teams have played some of the toughest schedules in Michigan and Illinois this season.

*Game 5- Lima Senior comes in as the No. 2 team in Division 2 in Ohio and is on a 9 game win streak. Grand Rapids Northview recently picked up a big win vs Warren Lincoln and has won 7 games in a row.

*Game 6-Ferndale and East Kentwood both produce two of the state's youngest rosters. Both programs have strong 2027 classes.

*Game 7-Detroit Cass Tech, currently ranked as a top 10 team in Division 1 and currently won 6 games in a row, will take on a young and rising Grand Rapids Christian have won 4 in a row.

*Game 8-Many consider East Lansing a top 3 team in the entire state and is looking to keep their 7 game win streak going while Detroit Renaissance has played a good schedule that will have them battle tested.

*Game 9-Orchard Lake St.Marys has played the toughest schedule in Michigan. Regardless of record, many consider Orchard Lake St.Marys as the state's top team. In a one week span Grand Rapids Northview will take arguably the two top teams in Michigan and Ohio.

*Game 10: Ann Arbor Huron is a top-10 team in Division 1, having won 7 out of its 8 last games and looking to continue its hot streak. Despite dealing with injuries, the Big Reds of Muskegon still remain a top-10 team in Division 1.

THE PLAYERS

Orchard Lake St.Marys senior Trey McKenney (1) against East Lansing at the 2K24 Showcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 (Jake Szetela)

Not only does the 2K Showcase feature some of Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois top teams, but it features some of the most talented players from the respective states.

*Trey McKenney- Trey is one the nation's top players. The 6-foot-4 senior is committed to Michigan. Last season, McKenney led Orchard Lake St.Marys to a state championship, and he is currently listed as the No. 18th in ESPN’s list of top 100 high school basketball players in the nation. The Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year is averaging 24 points 10 rebounds, and 4 assist.

*Macari Moore-Moore, a 3-star guard and the leader of Huron’s squad, is committed to Iowa State and is currently averaging 22 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds.

*Shawn Foster- The sophomore guard out of Lima Senior is currently the No. 2 player in Ohio's 2027 class. Foster is averaging 17.6 points 5 rebounds 3 assist and 2 steals.

*Eden Vinyard- The 6-foot-8 forward out of Ferndale is Michigan’s No. 1 player in the class of 2027. Vinyard is averaging 20 points and 9 rebounds.

*Cam Hutson-The St. Louis commit, has continued to be productive while helping lead the East Lansing Trojans to a 12-1 record. The 2-time All-State wing is averaging 18.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks.

*Markus Blackwell- Blackwell (Eastern Illinois) has arguably been having his best season for Warren Lincoln. The state champion is averaging 19 points 4 rebounds and 3 assist.

*Brady Swartz-Swartz (Western Michigan), has been putting up major scoring numbers all season including a 50 point performance. Swartz is averaging 27 points 10 rebounds and 2 steals for the Wildcats of Northview.

*Lance Stone- Stone, a Renaissance guard, and the PSL player of the year is committed to the University of Detroit. Stone is averaging 23 points 8 assist and 4 rebounds.

PASSING OF THE GUARDS: CLASS OF 2026

Grand Rapids Northview junior Cam Ryans (0) against Ann Arbor Huron at the 2K24 Showcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 (Jake Szetela)

*Grand Rapids Northview’s Cam Ryans, currently holds offers from Iowa State, Toledo, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan. Ryans is not only one of the states top players, but one of the states top scorers.

*Muskegon’s James Martin is considered a top prospect in Michigan's 2026 class. Martin holds offers from Detroit Mercy, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, IU Indy, and Bowling Green.

*East Lansing’s KJ Tolbert recently eclipsed 1,000 points for his career. Tolbert holds offers from Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Detroit Mercy, Bowling Green, Kent State, and Old Dominion and Toledo.

*Detroit Renaissance’s Jordan Sigmon offers include Alabama, LSU, Vanderbilt, Toledo, Akron, Portland, Cal Poly, Old Dominion, and Detroit Mercy.

*Grand Rapids Christian’s Carl Thompson is considered to be the best hidden gem in the state. Thompson is having a breakout season averaging 21 points 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Eagles.

*Chicago Hyde Park’s Kye Ward-Owens holds an offer from Northern Illinois

*Ohio Lima Senior Willie Foster holds offers from Toledo, Kent State, Murray State, Cleveland State, Detroit Mercy, and IPFW.

*Kalamazoo Central’s Isaiah Theodile holds offers from IUPUI, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Detroit Mercy, and Central State.

*Detroit King’s Steven Jones is averaging 19.5 points, 7 rebounds, 5.5 assist, and 2.2 steals.

*Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s Izaya Larthridge is averaging 19.8 points and 7.1 rebounds.

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