Boys and girls high school basketball showcase on April 4 will be available to fans throughout DMV region on MNMT and Monumental+
MSE Foundation to donate $25,000 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2026) – Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) announced today that the network will air the 53rd year of the Hoop Culture Capital Classic presented by Events DC on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The Capital Classic, The Game That Started It All!, is one of the most prestigious high school basketball All-American games in the nation, bringing together the next generation of basketball superstars for a showcase between the best players in the DMV region versus the best players throughout the rest of the United States.
For the first time since 2017, this year’s event will be played at Capital One Arena – the marquee basketball venue which is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NCAA’s Georgetown Men’s Basketball and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The broadcast will begin at 10:30 AM with the Vicki Brick-Zupancic DMV Girls All-Star Game, featuring the top high school girls basketball talent from the D.C. and Baltimore area, and will conclude with the Boys Capital Classic Game at 12:00 PM, featuring the Capital All Stars and U.S. All Stars.
“We’re proud to once again bring the energy and tradition of the Hoop Culture Capital Classic to fans throughout the DMV,” said Friday Abernethy, General Manager of Monumental Sports Network. “This event is our commitment to celebrate and highlight our local talent, and the role basketball plays in our community. It reflects our on-going dedication to telling meaningful sports stories and highlighting the next wave of stars. We’re excited to deliver an engaging broadcast and honor the legacy of this iconic game.”
Millions of households in the network’s coverage area can watch this highly anticipated event on MNMT. Local basketball fans can watch the games through their Pay TV subscription, on monumentalplus.com, or by downloading the state-of-the-art Monumental+ app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV and using an eligible TV Everywhere log-in.
Fans without a TV provider who are interested in watching MNMT’s programming and receiving other outstanding benefits can purchase an annual direct-to-consumer membership priced at $179.99 per year at monumentalplus.com (savings of $59.89 per year compared to 12 months of a monthly subscription). Monthly memberships with access to all live games on MNMT, original programming, and app-exclusive features are also available at $19.99 per month.
2026 Capital All-Stars Roster
| Name | Height | Position | High School | College |
| J.J. Addison | 6’5″ | SG | Wings Academy | Undecided |
| Darius Bivins | 5’10” | PG | Bishop O’Connell | Undecided |
| Lawrence Brown III | 6’0″ | PG | Paul VI | FGCU |
| Anthony Brown Jr. | 6’1″ | PG | Archbishop Carroll | Vanderbilt |
| Chase Foster | 6’7″ | PF | IMG Academy | Pittsburgh |
| Armani Fowlkes | 5’10” | PG | Blake | Undecided |
| Favour Ibe | 7’1″ | C | Mount Zion Prep | Undecided |
| Prince-Alexander Moody | 6’5″ | SG | Bishop McNamara | Indiana |
| Baba Oladotun | 6’10” | PF | Blake | Maryland |
| Shane Pendergrass | 6’8″ | PF | Mt. Zion Prep | George Mason |
| Marcis Ponder* | 6’11” | C | The Gillion Academy | Florida State |
| BJ Ranson | 6’3″ | PG | Mount Saint Joseph | St. Joseph’s |
| Qayden Samuels* | 6’5″ | SF | Bishop McNamara | Alabama |
| Jordan Smith | 6’2″ | SG | Paul VI | Arkansas |
| Adama Tambedou | 6’7″ | PF | Putnam Science Academy | Maryland |
| * Player is injured and will not play in game but will participate in all events. | ||||
2026 U.S. Boys All-Stars Roster
| Name | Height | Position | High School | College |
| Julius Avent | 6’7″ | PF | Bergan Catholic | Michigan State |
| Chris Bolte | 6’7″ | SF | St. Ignatius Prep | Yale |
| Justin Caldwell | 6’9″ | PF | Fayetteville Academy | Georgetown |
| Jaen Chatman | 6’1′ | PG | Blair Academy | Rhode Island |
| Quinn Costello | 6’9″ | C | The Newman School | Michigan |
| Moustapha Diop | 6’10” | C | Overtime Elite | Georgia Tech |
| Coleman Elkins | 6’10” | C | Blair Academy | Texas |
| Anthony Felesi | 6’5″ | SF | Utah Prep | Pittsburgh |
| Ladarius Givan | 6’9″ | PF | Petersburg | Mississippi State |
| Sammy Jackson | 6’7″ | SF | Roman Catholic | VCU |
| Jack Louridas* | 6’3″ | SG | Albany Academy for Boys | Yale |
| Lucas Morillo | 6’6″ | SF | The Newman School | Illinois |
| Louis O’Keefe | 6’3″ | SG | The Newman School | Princeton |
| Gavin Placide | 6’9″ | PF | Family Faith Academy | Wake Forest |
| * Player is injured and will not play in game but will participate in all events. | ||||
2026 DMV Girls All-Stars Roster – East
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Number | Name | High School | College |
| 2 | Bailey Harris | St. Mary’s | Rhode Island |
8 | Jameela James | St. Mary’s Ryken | Undecided |
0 | Mariah Jones-Bey | Pikesville | Undecided |
9 | Alana Joy | CH Flowers | Undecided |
6 | Promise Njoku | Mt. Zion | UNC-Wilmington |
7 | Kai Powell | Bishop McNamara | American |
1 | Kiki Scott | Rosedale Christian | Rhode Island |
5 | Alex Vandiver* | St. Mary’s | ECU |
4 | Diamond Waters | Mt. Zion | Towson |
3 | Savannah Whitley | St. Vincent Pallotti | Elon |
| * Player is injured and will not play in game but will participate in all events. | ||||
2026 DMV Girls All-Stars Roster – West
Number | Name | High School | College |
1 | Labrea Carter | Eastern | Temple |
2 | Katie Diao | Richard Montgomery | Yale |
0 | Rylie Hite | Kings Fork | ECU |
3 | Sravya Janapati | Paul VI | Brown |
4 | Reneyia Pickering | Elizabeth Seton | Lafayette |
5 | Tristan Rickenbacker | Princess Ann | ECU |
6 | Alexis Riggs | Mt. Zion | VCU |
7 | Ava Sewell | The Potomac School | Maine |
8 | Audriana Williams | Elizabeth Seton | Hofstra |
The Vicki Brick-Zupancic DMV Girls All-Star Game will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, while the Boys Capital Classic Game will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington – including a $25,000 contribution from the MSE Foundation to support the organization’s youth basketball program – reflecting a shared commitment to leveraging the game’s historic platform to support meaningful community causes. By partnering with the Capital Classic Youth Foundation—the nonprofit arm of the Capital Classic, which has committed $50,000, beneficiaries can raise awareness and rally community support, creating a lasting impact in the lives of young children. The Capital Classic is the latest addition to a robust 2025-26 high school basketball slate on MNMT. At the end of 2025, MSE announced Monumental Varsity, a new umbrella platform that elevates and unifies all high school sports programming across the organization – anchored by its expansive basketball initiatives led by Monumental Basketball and MNMT. The platform brings together signature events, such as “Basketball Day in the DMV”, to strengthen MSE’s deep investment in celebrating DMV-area student athletes, expanding access to sports industry opportunities, and deepening MSE’s presence in the local high school athletics community. Capital Classic tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster starting at $25.
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About Monumental Sports Network
Monumental Sports Network is wholly owned and operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). The network holds exclusive local television media rights for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics games. MNMT is also the TV and digital home to the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League’s Wizards District Gaming, as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content and original sports and entertainment programming. The network also boasts the most comprehensive regional high school and collegiate sports programming in the greater Washington D.C. metro area. For more, visit: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com.
About the Capital Classic THE GAME THAT STARTED IT ALL! Established in 1974, the Capital Classic has been a beacon in the Washington, D.C. community, showcasing some of the nation’s top high school basketball talent. The game has become a steppingstone for many college All-Americans, NBA All-Stars and Pro Basketball Hall of Fame recipients, such as Moses Malone, Magic Johnson, Ralph Sampson, Dominique Wilkins, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Klay Thompson. For more, visit: www.thecapitalclassic.com/. Capital Classic tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster, starting at $25.
About the Capital Classic Youth Foundation The Capital Classic Youth Foundation was created with the purpose of empowering every child to reach their fullest potential, both in basketball and in life. We are committed to building a supportive and dynamic community where all young athletes can flourish, creating a legacy of excellence, inclusivity, and positive impact for years to come. In partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, we hope that individual and company donations can support attendance of its members to the Capital Classic.