Hillcrest Academy’s DeAndre Ayton highlights Culligan City of Palms Classic field at Florida Southwestern State

#1 senior in the nation & a new arena!

Photo by Sam Forencich/Getty Images, Bleacher Report.

For first time in seven years, two Lee County teams will compete in the Culligan City of Palms Classic

Mariner, Lehigh both on the big stage

Photo by Gregg Pachkowski, The News-Press.

Culligan City of Palms bringing Bishop Verot’s popular ‘Backcourt Café’ along to new venue in December!

Donny O’s to move to FSW

The Nation’s #1 High School Basketball Tournament

One of Southwest Florida’s most exciting events is the City of Palms Basketball Classic. 2016 marks the forty-fourth year of the top tournament in the nation featuring the highest ranked players and teams. This year’s tournament will move to the Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College. Learn More

DECEMBER 16-21, 2016

Classic Basketball Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation created for the purpose of managing the City of Palms Classic-the number one high school tournament in the nation.

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September 9, 2016 | Culligan City of Palms Classic reveals 2016 tournament lineup

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August 31, 2016 | Culligan City of Palms Classic tickets are now on sale

The nation’s top high school basketball tournament moving to the new Suncoast Credit Union Arena at FSW As the USA Basketball teams celebrate their Rio gol...Read More