{"id":442568,"date":"2026-10-30T14:14:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T14:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442568\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T14:14:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T14:14:35","slug":"miami-tip-off-2026-basketball-schedule-img-academy-prolific-prep-headline-14-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442568\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Tip-Off 2026 Basketball Schedule: IMG Academy, Prolific Prep Headline 14 Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">Some of the nation&#8217;s most recognizable high school and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/basketball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">high school basketball<\/a> programs will converge on Miami in November for three days of competition at the 2026 Miami Tip-Off.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6t\">The MADE Hoops showcase is scheduled for Nov. 20-22 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/stats\/florida\/schools\/14799-miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Miami Senior High School<\/a>, featuring 14 games and a lineup that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/stats\/florida\/schools\/506-columbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Columbus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/stats\/florida\/schools\/3974-img-academy-national\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMG Academy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/stats\/florida\/schools\/6135-prolific-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prolific Prep<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/stats\/ohio\/schools\/36696-spire-academy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SPIRE Academy<\/a> and several prominent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/high-school\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Florida<\/a> programs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6y\">Three matchups are scheduled to air nationally on NBA TV, including Columbus against IMG Academy and two games involving Prolific Prep.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"73\">The event opens Friday night with Miami Northwestern facing host Miami Senior, followed by seven games Saturday and six Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Faces IMG Academy and SPIRE Academy<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">Columbus will face two nationally recognized prep programs during the weekend.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7i\">The Miami program opens against IMG Academy at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in one of the showcase&#8217;s three NBA TV matchups.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">Columbus returns Sunday for a 2 p.m. game against SPIRE Academy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">IMG Academy also has a second game scheduled, facing Iowa United at 12:15 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\">The Columbus-IMG matchup is among the weekend&#8217;s most anticipated contests and gives the Miami-area program an opportunity to compete on a national stage.<\/p>\n<p>Prolific Prep Plays Two NBA TV Games<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Prolific Prep will be featured in two of the showcase&#8217;s three nationally televised games.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8c\">The program faces Iowa United at 4 p.m. Saturday before returning Sunday to meet Bella Vista College Preparatory School at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">Both games are scheduled for NBA TV.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">Sunday&#8217;s lineup also includes Riviera Prep against Dynamic Prep at 3:45 p.m., giving fans several notable matchups during the final day of competition.<\/p>\n<p>Florida Teams Well Represented<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8w\">The Miami Tip-Off will also feature a strong collection of programs from South Florida and elsewhere in the state.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">Miami Northwestern and Miami Senior open the event at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"96\">Saturday&#8217;s schedule includes Miramar, Oak Ridge, Riviera Prep, The Villages and SLAM Miami.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9b\">DME Academy and Wellington Sports Academy meet in Saturday&#8217;s final game at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9g\">On Sunday, Prolific Florida and Pines Charter close the showcase at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9l\">The lineup includes programs from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, along with visiting teams from outside Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Full Miami Tip-Off 2026 Basketball Schedule<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9v\">All times Eastern. All games are scheduled at Miami Senior High School.<\/p>\n<p>Friday, Nov. 207 p.m. \u2014 Miami Northwestern vs. Miami SeniorSaturday, Nov. 2111 a.m. \u2014 WCPA vs. Miramar12:45 p.m. \u2014 Oak Ridge vs. Riviera Prep2:30 p.m. \u2014 Columbus vs. IMG Academy (NBA TV)4 p.m. \u2014 Iowa United vs. Prolific Prep (NBA TV)5:30 p.m. \u2014 The Villages vs. Dynamic Prep7:15 p.m. \u2014 SLAM Miami vs. SPIRE Academy9 p.m. \u2014 DME Academy vs. Wellington Sports AcademySunday, Nov. 2210:30 a.m. \u2014 SLAM Miami vs. WCPA12:15 p.m. \u2014 IMG Academy vs. Iowa United2 p.m. \u2014 SPIRE Academy vs. Columbus3:45 p.m. \u2014 Riviera Prep vs. Dynamic Prep5:30 p.m. \u2014 Prolific Prep vs. Bella Vista (NBA TV)7 p.m. \u2014 Prolific Florida vs. Pines CharterHow to Watch the Miami Tip-Off<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"az\">Three games are listed for national television coverage on NBA TV:<\/p>\n<p>Columbus vs. IMG Academy \u2014 Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2:30 p.m.Iowa United vs. Prolific Prep \u2014 Saturday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m.Prolific Prep vs. Bella Vista \u2014 Sunday, Nov. 22, at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"b9\">MADE Hoops also lists streaming coverage through NBA Rising Stars.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"be\">Fans should check the event organizer&#8217;s latest schedule for any changes to game times or broadcast availability.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Tip-Off Venue and Tickets<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bo\">The Miami Tip-Off will take place at Miami Senior High School, located at 2450 SW First Street, Miami, FL 33135.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"bt\">According to MADE Hoops, presale tickets start at $15, with presale pricing scheduled to end Nov. 6.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"by\">The organizer also lists free parking at the school.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" preventdefault:click=\"\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\" on:click=\"q-CvtL2phq.js#s_lDqay9E5m5g[0]\" q:id=\"c4\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some of the nation&#8217;s most recognizable high school and high school basketball programs will converge on Miami in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":442569,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-442568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=442568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442568\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/442569"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=442568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=442568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=442568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}