Spartanburg County, in partnership with the North Carolina Coaches Association (NCCA), the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA), and Spartanburg School District 6, will host the Carolinas Classic in 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Played annually since 1998, the Carolinas Classic is an all-star basketball event bringing together the best boys and girls players from across the Carolinas.
The 2026, 2027, and 2028 events will all be hosted at Dorman High School. The 2026 game will be played on Saturday, March 21 with the teams arriving in Spartanburg on Thursday, March 19.
“OneSpartanburg, Inc. is excited to bring another regionally-impactful, top-notch sports event to Spartanburg County,” said OneSpartanburg, Inc. Chief Tourism Development Officer Billy Dunlap. “The Carolinas Classic is the hardwood equivalent of the Shrine Bowl, so it’s only appropriate the tournament be held in Spartanburg for the next three years.”
The Carolinas Classic has a history across the Carolinas, being played in:
- Rock Hill from 1998-2007
- Charlotte in 2008
- Myrtle Beach from 2009-2017
- Wilmington, N.C. from 2018-2025
"We are extremely excited to host the Carolinas Classic at Dorman High School. The event brings the top boys and girls basketball players in North and South Carolina to Spartanburg and gives our local high school fans a chance to see some of the country's best players play at one of the premier high school basketball arenas in the state,” said Dorman Boys Basketball Head Coach Thomas Ryan. “I have been blessed to coach in the game on two occasions, and it truly is a special event for the players and community.”
Each state’s coaching association will select a team of boys and a team of girls based on their on-court success.
“SCACA is thrilled to bring the Carolinas Classic — North Carolina vs. South Carolina All-Star Basketball Game — to Spartanburg. Spartanburg is a true sports town with a rich basketball tradition, and we couldn’t be more excited to host this event at Dorman High, a program known for its legacy, excellence, and state-of-the-art facilities,” said Scott Earley, executive director of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association.
“The NCCA and its basketball coaches were proud of the great run the Carolinas Classic had in Wilmington and are excited to be able to continue the series in Spartanburg,” said Phil Weaver, co-executive director of the North Carolina Coaches Association. “We have heard wonderful comments about the facilities and, having played in Rock Hill and Myrtle Beach, we know the hospitality of South Carolinians is top-notch. We are greatly appreciative of OneSpartanburg, Inc. and those who have made this transition a reality.”
