Horace Neysmith, motivated by his own battle with Type 2 Diabetes, established the UnderClassman All American Game in 2016. This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness and educating individuals about the crucial role of diet and exercise in both preventing and effectively managing diabetes.
In addition to its primary focus on diabetes prevention and management, the UCAAG has also incorporated Mental Wellness and Financial Literacy into its program. This expansion is a result of the advent of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) and the participation of elite-level players in the game.
Hoops for Diabetes: Underclassman All-American Game (UCAAG)
The Underclassman All-American Game (UCAAG) stands out as a premier event in the elite basketball circuit, showcasing the exceptional talents of some of the nation’s top freshmen and sophomores.
This event goes beyond the excitement of basketball, serving a greater purpose of raising awareness about diabetes and promoting the importance of healthy dietary habits, especially for student-athletes. The alarming projections by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) underline the critical need to address this issue, and the UCAAG is dedicated to contributing positively to this cause.
Proceeds from the event are donated to the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the ADA, organizations leading the charge in diabetes research and advocacy.
Event Highlights
The UCAAG is known for its thorough preparation, national scope, and comprehensive experience. Key features include:
1st Annual Game (2016)
2nd Annual Game (2017)
2018 Game
2019 Game
2020 Game
2022 Rising Star Game
2023 Game Highlights
Upcoming Event: March 2024
Over the years, the UCAAG has produced numerous elite athletes, many of whom have gone on to successful NBA careers.
#11 Charles Bassey
PF/C | 6’10 | St. Anthony’s | San Antonio, TX
Class of 2019
#5 Kevin Easley
SF | 6’6 | Lawrence North | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2018
#3 Tyger Campbell
PG | 5’11 | La Lumiere | La Porte, IN
Class of 2019
#10 Emmitt Williams
PF | 6’8 | IMG Academy | Bradenton, FL
Class of 2018
#1 Zion Williamson
SF | 6’7 | Spartanburg Christian | Spartanburg, SC
Class of 2018
#6 Antwann Jones
W | 6’6 | Oldsmar Christian | Oldsmar, FL
Class of 2018
#7 Romeo Langford
G | 6’4 | New Albany | New Albany, IN
Class of 2018
#12 Franklin Agunnane
PF/C | 6’9 | Denton | Denton, TX
Class of 2018
#8 Marcedus Leech
WG | 6’6 | Poplar Bluff | Poplar Bluff, MO
Class of 2019
#2 Ousmane Ndim
C | 7’0 | St. Louis Christian | St. Louis, MO
Class of 2018
#4 Rechon Black
PG | 6’7 | Concord | Concord, NC
Class of 2018
#9 Keion Brooks
SF | 6’7 | Fort Wayne – Northside | Fort Wayne, IN
Class of 2019
#6 Caleb Brown
WG | 6’5 | North Central High School | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2018
#7 Aaron Henry
F | 6’5 | Ben Davis High School | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2018
#5 Isiah Moore
PG | 5’10 | Park Tudor High School | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2019
#3 Noah Smith
CG | 6’0 | Hamilton Southeastern | Fishers, IN
Class of 2019
#10 Dexter Shouse
WG | 6’5 | Lawrence North | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2019
#1 Cameron Alford
PG | 5’10 | Brownsburg High School | Brownsburg, IN
Class of 2019
#11 Kevin Zhang
F | 6’8 | La Lumiere | La Porte, IN
Class of 2018
#4 Brandon Vernon
G | 6’4 | Pike High School | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2019
#12 Ousmane Ndim
C | 7’0 | St. Louis Christian | St. Louis, MO
Class of 2018
#12 Nazreon Reid
PF | 6’9 | Roselle Catholic | Roselle, NJ
Class of 2018
#4 DJ Jeffries
SF | 6’7 | Olive Branch | Olive Branch, MS
Class of 2019
#11 Jontay Porter
PF | 6’10 | Father Tolton | Columbia, MO
Class of 2018
#9 James Wiseman
PF | 6’10 | Ensworth | Nashville, TN
Class of 2019
#10 Matt Van Komen
C | 7’4 | Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove, UT
Class of 2019
#3 Jairus Hamilton
SF | 6’8 | Cannon School | Concord, NC
Class of 2018
#7 Joe Wieskamp
SG | 6’4 | Muscatine High School | Muscatine, IA
Class of 2019
#6 Dwayne Cohill
SG | 6’3 | Holy Name Catholic | Cleveland, OH
Class of 2018
#8 Damezi Anderson
SG | 6’6 | Riley | South Bend, IN
Class of 2018
#1 Jamie Lewis
PG | 6’2 | Westlake | Atlanta, GA
Class of 2018
#10 Sydney Curry
PF | 6’8 | Bishop Leurs | Fort Wayne, IN
Class of 2019
#3 John Michael Malloy
F | 6’8 | Carmel High School | Carmel, IN
Class of 2019
#2 Isaiah Thompson
PG | 6’0 | Zionsville High School | Zionsville, IN
Class of 2019
#9 Eric Hunter
G | 6’2 | Tindley High School | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2018
#4 Juwan Gary
WG | 6’6 | Gray Academy | Fishers, IN
Class of 2019
#5 Shamar Dillard
SF | 6’4 | Riley | South Bend, IN
Class of 2018
#6 Antwaan Cushingberry
PG | 5’9 | Lawrence North | Indianapolis, IN
Class of 2018
#1 Grant Bueler
G | 6’11 | La Lumiere | La Porte, IN
Class of 2018
#8 Deavion Washington
G | 6’0 | Terra Haute South | Terra Haute, IN
Class of 2018
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• Game tickets to be used for giveaways
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• (8) video commercials during live broadcast TBD
• Live reads & mentions on-air by broadcast commentators TBD
• Logoplacement onwebsite (under construction)
• VIP access to event, hospitality etc.
• Product/Marketing at event
• Product signage at event
• Logoonplayer backpacks
• Logoincorporated into the design oft-shirts
• (6) video commercials during live broadcast TBD
• Live reads & mentions on-air by broadcast commentators TBD
• Logoinclusion in live broadcast pre-roll
• Game tickets for giveaways
• Product signage at event
• Product/Marketing at event
• VIP access to event, hospitality
• Logoplacement onwebsite (under construction)
• Logoincorporated into the design oft-shirts
• (3) video commercials during live broadcast TBD
