The Josh Level Classic
The premiere national non-profit showcase basketball event in NC and beyond.
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The 9th annual Josh Level Classic will be played at Grimsley High School on May 11 at 7pm. Doors open at 3 pm. You don't want to miss the show!
The Story The Story
Josh Level was a tremendous human being who tragically passed away playing the game he loved. The basketball community of North Carolina came together to create this annual event to honor Josh’s life.
Josh Level Classic Through the YearsJosh Level Classic Through the Years
2022 2022
#1 Nationally Ranked Player GG Jackson puts on an absolute show, but Top 30 Freddie Dilione gets the last laugh with 26 Points and 11 Rebounds earning MVP in the win. Trey Parker was spectacular in both his dunk contest win and in game performance while 5 Star Cam Scott put on a spectacular shooting display.
2019 2019
Duke Star Wendell Moore shines while Nick Farrar (NC State) breaks out on the national stage. Both were outshined by underdog El Ellis, who stole the show with 40 points.
2018 2018
Coby White sets scoring record with 41 points. Jaden Springer and Patrick Williams show why they are so highly regarded.
2017 2017
Coby White (Chicago Bulls), Jaylen Hoard (Portland Trailblazers), Aaron Wiggins (Maryland), and Wendell Moore (Duke) headline the event but Ian Steere (St. John’s) goes viral with an electric dunk display.
2016 2016
Preview of future SEC battle as Bam Adebayo and reigning SEC of the year Grant Williams go at it.
2015 2015
Dennis Smith, Harry Giles, and Jerome Robinson steal the show with the help of internet sensation Kwe Parker.
2014 2014
Inaugural Year: Headlined by Top 10 Phenom Theo Pinson. Every participant was a personal friend of Josh.
Alumni and Former PlayersAlumni and Former Players
8 Years
17 NBA Players
33 ACC Players
100+ Division-I Signees
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Our mission is to transform the lives of inner-city youth with community events, athletics, and mentorships as well as raise awareness of cardiac health risk in high school student-athletes through education and advocacy. We are a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in honor of Joshua Christian Level.