High school hoops fans can delight in the return of a slam-dunk event, according to La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.
The La Porte Invitational returns for its fifth year Jan. 9 through Jan. 11, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium. The three-day, nationally recognized basketball showcase will feature 12 of the best high school programs in the nation, with dozens of ESPN’s top-ranked players.
“If there’s one thing Hoosiers know, it’s good basketball,” Dermody said in a press release. “This event gathers the best of the best from across the nation and draws the attention of greats like Carmelo Anthony and Coach Calipari, all in a gym that replicates the energy and atmosphere of the classic basketball film Hoosiers.”
Dermody said the event has welcomed over 25 McDonald’s All-Americans and over 20 NBA Draft picks, including 2025 first overall selection Cooper Flagg.
“You’ll be hard-pressed to find an event like this anywhere else in the Midwest,” Dermody said. “This is one basketball fans of all ages won’t want to miss.”
