Written by Will Johnson June 19, 2025
Why You Can’t Miss the TABC Showcase in Dallas This Weekend
Basketball fans, coaches, scouts, and hoop dreamers — Dallas is the place to be this weekend. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) Showcase is hitting the court, and if you care at all about the future of basketball in Texas (and beyond), you need to be there. One of the best things to ever happen to the state of Texas hoops is the TABC Showcase; the original showcase was held in 2021. It featured 174 boys‘ teams, almost 300 college coaches, and Texas coaches coaching their own teams for the first time.
Fast forward to now, I hear over 500 teams will be in attendance. All games will be either at Duncanville HS, Duncanville FieldHouse , Lake Ridge HS, Mansfield HS, Mansfield Fieldhouse, Summit HS, Timberview HS, and Legacy HS,
Here’s why this event is more than just another tournament:
🔥 The Top Talent in the State — All in One Place
The TABC Showcase consistently draws the best high school players from across Texas. We’re talking about D1 prospects, future NBA stars, and hidden gems ready to break out. If you’re a college recruiter, media member, or just a fan of high-level hoops, you’ll want front-row seats. Since its inception, teams seem to use this event to catapult themselves into a successful season. 2 years ago, Plano East HS used this event to launch themselves into a historic undefeated run to the 2024 State Championship. Which school will be next to follow suit?
🎯 A Prime Scouting Opportunity
This isn’t just a flashy exhibition — it’s a critical stop on the recruiting trail. Coaches and scouts from all levels (NCAA, NAIA, JUCO) know the TABC Showcase is where stars are discovered. Whether you’re a rising player looking to get noticed or a coach hunting for your next standout, this is your arena.
🏀 Real Competition, Real Stakes
Unlike casual AAU games, the TABC Showcase is known for its intensity and team-oriented play. With official UIL coaches on the sideline and organized matchups, players get to show what they can do in real game situations — not just highlight reels.
🤝 Networking, Community, and Culture
Basketball is about more than just what happens on the court. The TABC Showcase is a meeting ground for the Texas basketball community. Coaches connect, players bond, families cheer, and fans soak it all in. If you love the game, this is your tribe.
Final Word:
Whether you’re chasing a scholarship, scouting your next
recruit, covering the future of the game, or just living and breathing basketball — the TABC Showcase is the place to be this weekend.
Don’t miss it. Dallas. This weekend. Be there.
