Hot-Shot Challenge

 The Kentucky Derby Hotshot Challenge is a thrilling basketball shooting competition that combines the excitement of the Kentucky Derby with the skill and athleticism of high school basketball players. This co-ed event showcases the talent and dedication of young athletes.

Competition Format:

Bracket Style: The competition follows a traditional NCAA-style bracket format, with teams advancing through rounds based on their performance.

Time Limit: Each player has a one-minute time limit to shoot as many points as possible from various designated spots on the court.

Scoring: Points are awarded based on the distance of the shot from the basket.

Pool Rebounders: To ensure players can focus solely on shooting, pool rebounders assist in retrieving missed shots.

Celebrity Coaches and Players: The event features celebrity coaches and players who are divided among the teams, adding excitement and star power to the competition.

Co-Ed Format:

Equal Representation: Each participating school will be represented by both a male and female player.

Team Formation: Teams will be formed by pairing players from different schools, ensuring a balanced and competitive field.

Tournament Structure:

Preliminary Rounds: Teams will compete in a series of preliminary rounds to determine their seeding in the bracket.

Bracket Play: Teams will advance through the bracket, facing off against each other in elimination rounds.

Championship Game: 

The final two teams will compete in the championship game to determine the winner.

Key Features:

Skill and Accuracy: 

The competition emphasizes the players' shooting skills and ability to score points under pressure.

Co-Ed Format: 

The event showcases the talent and athleticism of both male and female basketball players.

Celebrity Involvement: 

The presence of celebrity coaches and players adds excitement and star power to the competition.

Community Engagement: 

The Kentucky Derby Hotshot Classic is a great way to promote basketball in the community and support local athletes.

By combining the thrill of basketball with the excitement of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Derby Hotshot Classic offers a unique and memorable experience for players, coaches, and spectators alike.

Hotshot basketball is a popular shooting competition where players attempt to make shots from various distances. The points awarded for each successful shot are typically determined by the distance of the shot from the basket.

1. Preliminary Round:

Seeding: Teams will be seeded based on a combination of previous performance, player rankings, or a random draw.

Group Stage: Teams will be divided into groups of 50 teams. Each team will play one game against every other team in their bracket.

Scoring: Games will be scored based on the total number of points made by each team.

Advancement: The top teams from each bracket will advance to the knockout stage.

2. Knockout Stage:

Single Elimination: This stage will be a single-elimination tournament.

Rounds: The number of rounds will depend on the number of teams advancing from the preliminary round.

Scoring: Games will be scored based on the total number of points made by each team.

Championship: The final game will determine the tournament champion.