The Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF) officially launched HoopRave 2025 at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School on March 8, 2025, as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations.
The event brought together top basketball stakeholders, school representatives, and the sporting community to unveil Ghana’s biggest high school 3×3 basketball and entertainment festival.
The launch was graced by the Assistant Headmistress of Aburi Girls’ SHS, past students, parents, Women in Basketball, key executives of the Ghana Basketball Federation, and other distinguished guests. A major highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the 42 participating schools (18 female and 24 male teams), setting the stage for an intense and entertaining tournament from April 10-12, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
HoopRave is a dynamic movement dedicated to advancing high school basketball and youth sports engagement in Ghana.
Organized by the Ghana Basketball Federation in collaboration with IUNGO World and officially recognized by FIBA 3×3 Africa, HoopRave serves as a premier platform for young athletes to refine their skills, showcase their talent, and compete at a structured, high-energy level.
This festival seamlessly fuses basketball, school rivalries, entertainment, and fashion, creating an electrifying atmosphere that unites students, alumni, and passionate sports fans from across the nation.
This year, 42 of Ghana’s best high schools will compete for ultimate glory, including, Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi (KASS), Opoku Ware School (OWASS), Prempeh College (Prempeh), Adisadel College (ADISCO), Mfantsipim School (KWABOTWE), St. Augustine College (AUGUSCO), Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Legon (PRESEC) and other esteemed schools. St.
The 18 Schools for the female competition include Kumasi Girls Senior High School (KUGISS), St. Louis Girls Senior High School, Holy Child School (HOLICO), Mfantsiman Girls’ Senior High School (Syte), Wesley Girls Senior High School (Wey Gey Hey), and 12 other schools.
Each of these schools will battle for supremacy, pride, and the championship title, making HoopRave a true national festival of basketball and school spirit.
In his address, Mr. Ato Van-Ess, President of the Ghana Basketball Federation, emphasized the significance of HoopRave as a game-changer for high school basketball in Ghana. He highlighted basketball as a tool for education, discipline, teamwork, and leadership, underscoring the Federation’s commitment to structured programs and investment in youth sports development.
“Talent exists in abundance across Ghana, but talent alone is not enough. It takes investment, mentorship, dedication, and the right environment to nurture excellence. HoopRave is not just a competition—it is a movement that will unearth and refine the future stars of Ghanaian basketball,” he stated.
He also commended the efforts of all stakeholders, including school coaches, sponsors, and partners like IUNGO World, Sporty FM, Ghana Education Service, iGive Foundation, High School Clique, and Digital Narrative Consult, for making this event a reality.
The launch was not just about basketball, it was a celebration of school spirit, culture, and entertainment. High School Clique led a series of hype sessions, school Jama performances, and engagement activities, ensuring an electrifying atmosphere.
The event also featured an exhibition match between the Aburi Girls’ Basketball Team and the Women’s National Team, a thrilling game that highlighted the growing dominance of female basketball in Ghana.
The President of the Ghana Basketball Federation will embark on a nationwide tour to visit the participating schools starting from March 10, 2025, engaging with students and coaches in preparation for the main event.
The main tournament is set for April 10-12, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena, where Ghana’s best high school teams will go head-to-head in an action-packed 3×3 showdown.
