Steve Smith Classic “Battle 4 the Crown” 2025
Thu, Nov 20
|West Mecklenburg High School
Experience the excitement of future basketball stars clashing in Charlotte. A tribute to Coach Steve Smith's legacy While we honor Charlotte area players that have played for Coach Smith at Oakhill.
Time & Location
Nov 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 PM
West Mecklenburg High School, 7400 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214, USA
About the event
The “Battle for the Crown” is a celebration of Coach Steve Smith’s legendary influence on high school basketball, bringing together Oak Hill Academy, a program known for producing NBA stars like Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. The tournament will showcase local talent and demonstrate the powerful legacy of Coach Smith, while reinforcing the city’s basketball pedigree.
Charlotte,
a city celebrated for its vibrant basketball culture and top-tier talent, will host the inaugural “Battle for the Crown” Steve Smith Classic. This tournament honors Coach Steve Smith’s monumental impact and the numerous Charlotte natives he’s mentored, many of whom achieved stardom, including Jeff McInnis, Corey Baker, Jr Burrow, Carlos Cofield, Tavares Johnson,Justin gray, Shelton Mitchell, Sindarius Thornwell,Kc rivers, Tyler Lewis, Brett Carey, Cody and Caleb Martin, Dion Dacons, Antwan Robinson Caleb Foster and BJ Mack.
Schedule
4 hoursNov 20th game site
West Meck High school
4 hoursFriday night game site
Charlotte area high school