Empowering the Hoops Community with Tools to Navigate the Grassroots Journey
Grassroots Hoops Summit
Grassroots Hoops Summit, powered by USG, was birthed with the objective of equipping student-athletes with the knowledge to navigate grassroots athletics on an elite level.
This first-of-its-kind hoops conference will be hosted Sunday, February 26th, in Houston (TX) at Hilton Houston Post Oak. The one-day event will feature a number of informational sessions from 2:00 - 7:00 PM (lunch included), covering an extensive range of youth basketball topics and valuable insight from grassroots industry experts.
Inspired by our signature collection of USG sporting events and community initiatives, GHS23 is intended to celebrate the value and impact of grassroots basketball, while also equipping the hoops community with the tools and resources necessary to maximize the experiences and outcomes for student-athletes, both in the near term and well after their playing days are done.
GHS23 is designed to give parents, trainers and club / high school coaches the information needed to guide their student-athletes in the areas of college preparation, navigating the recruiting process, player development, NIL, mental health and more. This must-attend hoops conference will be a perspective-altering experience that will forever change how the hoops community prepares for the long, challenging and exciting journey known as grassroots basketball.
Speakers & Guests

Rhossi Carron

Paul Biancardi

Kendrick Perkins

Eric Bossi

Lady Jade

Damien Wilkins

Rafael Barlowe

Jim Hicks

Luke Fedlam

Jordan Rogers
SUNDAY, FEB 26
Grassroots Hoops Summit
Event Registration
This ground-breaking event is designed to give the basketball community the tools and insight needed to guide student-athletes along their grassroots journey. The summit will feature guest speakers, Q&A sessions plus panel discussions with grassroots industry leaders.

Why Grassroots Hoops Summit?
Navigating the grassroots basketball landscape is a challenging and daunting process for most student-athletes, parents and coaches. With that in mind, we have created the Grassroots Hoops Summit to establish a youth basketball support system to assist in the development of young athletes along their hoops journey.
- Guest Speakers
- Panel Discussions
- Q&A Sessions
- Food & Giveaways
- Recruiting Process
- Player Development
- Name Image & Likeness (NIL)
- Brand Development & Social Media
- Mental Health
- Life Beyond Hoops
- College Prep
- Marketing & Media Training
OUR MISSION
Providing Value to the Grassroots Space
U-Sports Group has expanded its reach in the sports industry to provide value and services across multiple sports platforms. With the introduction of Grassroots Hoops Summit, USG not only provides marketing solutions to support athletes as they grow their brand in the new world of NIL, but also tools and resources to help student-athletes navigate their youth basketball journey and beyond.

Join Our Grassroots Hoops Community
Dedicated to the Grassroots Basketball Community, USG has created an online playbook program with exclusive monthly content that allows for continued education regarding the youth basketball process. For only 12.99 per month, student-athletes, parents and coaches will have access to premium content, exclusive interviews, Q&A platforms, weekly vlogs, articles and more. This online playbook offers great value to the basketball community by providing ongoing tools and resources needed to navigate the grassroots process and help student-athletes achieve their next level and beyond.
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Contact us today to get more information on attending Grassroots Hoops Summit 2023 or how you can get involved as a special guest, panelist or sponsor!

Rhossi Carron

Paul Biancardi

Kendrick Perkins

Eric Bossi
