Josh Level
Classic Sponsor

The Josh Level Classic / Greensboro, NC

EST. 2014

The game
brings
us here.

The talent. The people. The feeling of being in the gym. An annual basketball showcase with Josh Level at the heart of it.

STEP INSIDE THE CLASSICTHROUGH THE YEARS / THE FILM / 04:26
A player dribbling through defenders at the 2026 Josh Level ClassicLIVE FOR TODAY.
THE NEXT GENERATION. THE SAME PURPOSE.2026 / Photo: Basil Edwards Jr.

11SEASONS TOGETHER
2014–2019 · 2022–2026

NCGREENSBORO ROOTS.
A BIGGER BASKETBALL STORY.

01REASON WE GATHER.
JOSHUA CHRISTIAN LEVEL.

01 / The film · 2013–2026

Live for
today.

Josh’s own words, the first Classic, and the people who have kept it going.

Eleven seasons, told through the archive and the voices of the people who were there.

Explore every season
11 SEASONS / 04:26 / SOUND ONFilm sources & credits Archival footage and voices. Music: Kanye West — 24.

The Classic, beyond the gym

The game
travels.

The plays. The personalities. The courtside moments people keep sharing.

A few of the most-watched Classic clips in our verified archive—from Instagram to YouTube.

5.5M
APPROX. COMBINED VIDEO VIEWS

Across verified 2023–2026 Instagram & YouTube coverage.

Explore every season

Public views checked October 2, 2026. Instagram displays rounded counts. Combined views are approximate, not unique viewers. Collaboration posts are counted once.

Put your brand in the picture

02 / How it began

It started
with Josh.

The first Classic brought Josh’s friends, teammates and community together in Greensboro in 2014.

Eleven seasons later, new players join familiar faces in the same spirit: to celebrate Josh’s life and share the game he loved.

Read Josh’s story
Josh Level smiling in his basketball jersey
JOSHUA CHRISTIAN LEVELThe reason we gather.

Before the biggest stages, they shared ours.

Explore the alumni
  • Bam AdebayoCLASSIC 2016
  • Coby WhiteCLASSIC 2017 / 2018
  • Aaron WigginsCLASSIC 2017 / 2018
  • GG JacksonCLASSIC 2022
  • Grant WilliamsCLASSIC 2016

03 / A tradition, built together

One night became
eleven seasons.

Every year adds something.
These are a few of the chapters.

  1. 2014
    An archival film still from the first Josh Level Classic
    Film: BallislifeEast

    The first gathering.

    Kanayo Obi-Rapu brings Josh’s friends, teammates and community together for the inaugural Classic.

    EXPLORE THE YEAR
  2. 2018
    A player preparing to shoot in front of the crowd at the 2018 Classic
    Classic photo archive

    The names keep growing.

    Coby White and Aaron Wiggins are part of a generation that takes the Classic’s story to the NBA.

    EXPLORE THE YEAR
  3. 2022
    The 2022 Classic players and coaches gathered on the court
    Classic photo archive

    Back in the gym.

    After a pause in 2020 and 2021, the Classic returns. A new generation joins the tradition.

    EXPLORE THE YEAR
  4. 2026
    A player finishing at the rim during the 2026 Classic
    Photo: Basil Edwards Jr.

    The story is still moving.

    May 30 at Grimsley High School. Another season of basketball, familiar faces and new memories.

    EXPLORE THE YEAR
11 SEASONS / 2014–2019 & 2022–2026The full story, Through the Years

04 / Be part of what comes next

A place
for your
purpose.

Help bring the next Classic to life.

Put your organization alongside a Greensboro tradition, exceptional young players, and a community that keeps showing up for Josh.

Event sponsorship. Community partnerships. In-kind support. Let’s find a way for you to be part of it.

Become a SponsorMeet our partners
The next Classic

May 2027

When

Exact date to be announced.

Where

Greensboro, North Carolina

Venue details to follow.
Who’s playing

Roster announcements coming closer to the event.

From the Classic archives

Video hosted on YouTube.