ABOUT HOOPS AFTER DARK:
THE CITY OF CLEVELAND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NBA CLEVELAND CAVALIERS IS HOSTING HOOPS AFTER DARK, A EIGHT-WEEK BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR MALES 18-26 YEARS OLD THAT IS PART OF MAYOR JUSTIN BIBB’S COMPREHENSIVE VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGY.
THIS INITIATIVE HAS RE-IMAGINED THE FORMERLY SUCCESSFUL MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL PROGRAM BY USING SPORTS AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES TO CREATE COMMUNITY, OFFER CUSTOMIZED INTERVENTIONS AND MITIGATE PARTICIPATION IN CRIME.
Hoops After Dark will introduce a new post-game tabling format that replaces the previous requirement for participants to attend career workshops before games. Now, players can focus on the action on the court first, then engage with community organizations and professionals in areas like mental health, career opportunities, financial literacy and health and wellness after their games. This flexible approach ensures that life skills resources are accessible and impactful, while keeping basketball at the heart of the experience.
THE BASKETBALL FORMAT WILL INCLUDE NBA-STYLE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRYOUTS, A DRAFT, A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AND OTHER CELEBRATORY EVENTS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (216) 664-6281
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PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM
AGES:
MEN AGES 18-26
PLAYER TRYOUTS & DRAFT:
JULY 16, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
EAST PROFESSIONAL CENTER
1349 E 79th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
OTHER KEY DATES:
KICKOFF EVENT: JULY 26, 2025
REGULAR SEASON GAMES: MONDAY & WEDNESDAYS JULY 28- SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
(NOTE NO GAMES ON LABOR DAY (9/1) OR PRIMARY ELECTION DAY (9/8)
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
