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Duncanville's Thanksgiving Hoopfest: A Premier HS Basketball Event

November 25, 2025
Top-ranked Prolific Prep headlines 17th annual Hoopfest

Glenn Smith founded the Thanksgiving Hoopfest 17 years ago, and the event has grown into one of the premier high school basketball showcases in the nation. This year's field includes Prolific Prep, currently ranked as the top team in the country.

Former Duncanville coach David Peavy returned with his Southeastern Prep squad, adding an emotional storyline to the event. The girls' division features one of its deepest fields yet, while local powerhouses Duncanville, Frisco Heritage, and Melissa will compete against national competition. The event continues to attract elite talent and passionate fans from across the country.