Built Different. From Day One.
OUR CORE VALUES
Everything NXTPRO does is rooted in five values that guide how we build, compete, and show up — for our players, our programs, and each other.
Servant Leadership
We put others first. Always. Servant leadership isn’t a management style — it’s a belief that the best way to lead is to support and elevate the people around you. Every decision we make starts with that intention.
Greatness
We define greatness as selfless exceptionalism — not just performing at your highest level when it’s easy, but rising in the defining moments of life’s greatest challenges. That’s where character is built. That’s where champions are made.
Think Innovation
We are relentlessly open to change. We bias toward creativity, think big, and embrace the idea that if you’re not failing occasionally, you’re not pushing hard enough. NXTPRO was built to innovate the grassroots model — and we haven’t stopped innovating since.
Deliver Joy and Peace
Results matter. But we go beyond the tangible. We want every player, program, coach, and partner associated with NXTPRO to feel genuine joy and peace in their relationship with us. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.
Self-Starter
We don’t wait for permission. We see what needs to be done and we do it. NXTPRO is built by people who turn ideas into action and challenges into achievements — and we attract players and programs who carry that same energy.
Where NXTPRO Began — And Where We're Going
NXTPRO Is Born
In 2021, NXTPRO was founded with a mission to innovate the grassroots basketball circuit model. The goal was clear: create a platform that gave players of all levels — from NCAA Division I prospects to DII, DIII, NAIA, and JUCO hopefuls — real exposure, real competition, and a real path to the next level.
NXTPRO's First Season of Events
Spring/Summer 2022 marked NXTPRO’s inaugural season of live basketball events. Programs and players from across the country competed on the NXTPRO circuit for the first time, establishing the foundation of what would become one of the most competitive grassroots platforms in the nation.
NXTPRO Camps Launch
In August 2022, NXTPRO hosted its first camps — expanding beyond tournament play to offer players a dedicated development environment and unique exposure to college coaches and scouting vendors. The camps reflected NXTPRO’s commitment to player growth on and off the court, not just competition.
The PRO16 Circuit
NXTPRO Partners with Puma
In August 2023, NXTPRO announced a landmark strategic sponsorship with Puma Hoops — making NXTPRO one of only four true shoe circuits in the country alongside Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour. Puma became the official partner and outfitter of all NXTPRO camps and circuits beginning with the 2024 season, providing players with Puma’s latest performance footwear and apparel and elevating the platform to a national stage.
“Puma’s been all-in since the day it was announced.”
NXTPRO Launches Its First Winter Season Circuit
NXTPRO expanded its calendar in January 2026 with the launch of its first-ever youth winter season circuit, running January through March 2026. The winter circuit extended NXTPRO’s reach beyond the traditional spring/summer grassroots season — giving youth players more opportunities to compete, be scouted, and develop throughout the full calendar year.
NXT150 National Showcase Launches
In July 2026, NXTPRO restructured and rebranded its camp model with the launch of the NXT150 National Showcase — a bold evolution of what player development and exposure events can be. Open to athletes from all circuits, grassroots programs, and high schools nationwide, NXT150 is built around one core idea: elite players deserve elite evaluation on a national stage.
Each NXT150 event features a national ranking analyst who evaluates participants for potential inclusion in the NXT150 Rankings within their graduating class. Athletes compete in four guaranteed games in front of scouts, college coaches, recruiting services, and national evaluators — with premium media coverage, an official NXT150 showcase jersey, and an exclusive pair of lifestyle shoes included for every participant.
With eight events spanning New York, Boston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando, Duncanville, and Los Angeles, NXT150 brings the national showcase experience to every corner of the country.
From a dream in 2021 to a Puma-sponsored national circuit with 50+ scouts, 70+ annual events, and players earning offers from programs at every level — NXTPRO is just getting started.
What will you do NXT?
NXTPRO brings a next level basketball experience nationwide. As Puma's sponsored grassroots circuit, we provide year round scouting and media coverage, an innovative approach to exposure for players and programs, and the platform that helps players reach their goals.
What's It Like to Play in the PRO16
Building the Platform for Opportunities
Journeys from the PRO16 - Click Pictures to See Each Player's Story
Kingston Flemings - Houston Signee
Chris Cenac Jr. - Houston Signee, McDonalds All American
Hear From the Team Directors
The NXTPRO League provides an opportunity to play some of the highest-level competition in the country. It give programs and players the platform to help athletes achieve their goal to play at the net level. The staff, venues, coverage, and exposure are second to none
Liam Woulfe - PAC Basketball
Eris Winder - Prominent Elite
