NBC Sports Next, in partnership with NXTPRO Sports, is thrilled to showcase some of the highest-ranked college basketball prospects in the U.S. across more than 10,000 games this spring and summer. Most games will be streamed live, with all available on-demand via SportsEngine Play, NBC Sports Next’s groundbreaking streaming platform for youth and amateur sports.
Exclusive Streaming Partnership
As the exclusive streaming and video partner of NXTPRO Sports, SportsEngine Play provides a comprehensive suite of video services for each of the PRO16 league’s 35 tournaments. Utilizing SportsEngine Play’s cutting-edge video technology, NXTPRO Sports enhances the experience for players and their families with live streaming, video-on-demand, highlights, and more.
Showcasing Elite Talent
The NXT/PRO16 league is featuring over 15 of the nation’s top 2024 recruits expected to advance to the highest levels of Division I basketball. In its inaugural year in 2023, the league showcased 19 nationally ranked players, with more than 1,000 athletic scholarships awarded to participating athletes.
One highlight of the season includes University of South Carolina commit Eli Ellis’ last-second shot, clinching Hickory, N.C.’s TLBA club team victory against BTI from Pasadena, Calif., on May 11. This thrilling finish exemplifies the exciting action available on the PRO16 circuit, which can be viewed on SportsEngine Play, ROKU, and the NBC Sports Channel on Peacock.
Featured Athletes
- Chris Cenac Jr. – Isidore Newman School, New Orleans, La. (Rank 15, Class of 2025)
- Xavion Staton – Sierra Vista H.S., Las Vegas, Nev. (Rank 22, Class of 2025)
- Kingston Flemings – William J. Brennan H.S., San Antonio, Texas (Rank 25, Class of 2025)
- Nikolas Khamenia – Harvard Westlake H.S., North Hollywood, Calif. (Rank 32, Class of 2025)
- Eric Reibe – Bullis H.S., Potomac, Md. (Rank 48, Class of 2025)
- Eli Ellis – Moravian Prep, Hudson, N.C. (Rank 66, Class of 2025)
- Cameren Paul – South Grand Prairie H.S., Dallas, Texas (Rank 87, Class of 2025)
Upcoming Tournaments
The next PRO16 tournaments will be held from May 24-26 in Norman, Okla., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Phoenix, Ariz., with all games streamed live and on-demand on SportsEngine Play. The league’s schedule runs through July 28, featuring live periods where college coaches can watch athletes in person. Other key markets hosting tournaments include Memphis, Tenn., Atlanta, Ga., Philadelphia, Pa., and Las Vegas, Nev.
Leading the Way in Youth Sports Streaming
SportsEngine Play has established itself as a leader in youth and amateur sports streaming, recently simulcasting the All-American Bowl alongside NBC and Peacock. The platform offers the most comprehensive collection of player development and training content, including exclusive instructional videos from world-class athletes like Michael Phelps, Shaun White, Maria Sharapova, and Justin Jefferson.
SportsEngine continues to dominate youth basketball as a provider of club and team management technology, partnering with organizations like National Junior Basketball, National Wheelchair Basketball, and M14 Hoops. Its TourneyMachine technology is utilized by the largest youth basketball tournament operators, and the National Center for Safety Initiatives is the leading background screening provider for USA Basketball’s National Team.
