Academy Sports + Outdoors Teams Up with Nike and Jordan Brand to Present the H-Town Classic 3v3 Basketball Tournament

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Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) is partnering with Nike and Jordan Brand to host the H-Town Classic 3v3 youth basketball tournament in Katy, Texas. The two-day event runs October 17–18, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., for boys’ and girls’ junior high and high school divisions.

According to Academy, the tournament celebrates Houston’s basketball legacy and community spirit. Proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, with two free team entries provided to club participants. Registration is open through October 9, 2026, or until divisions reach capacity.

Market Context

A four-event partnership history averaged -2.35%, adding context beyond the tournament announcement....

Analysis

A four-event partnership history averaged -2.35%, adding context beyond the tournament announcement. Earlier partnership events included both positive and negative reactions, while recent insider activity was net selling and short positioning was moderate.

Key Figures

Athlete grades: Grades 6-12 Event duration: Two days Event dates: October 17–18 +4 more

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Athlete grades Grades 6-12 Youth basketball competition

Event duration Two days H-Town Classic tournament

Event dates October 17–18 Tournament schedule

Daily hours 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Each event day

Competition format 3-on-3 Registered team competition

Free team entries Two free team entries For Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston participants

Registration deadline Friday, Oct. 9 2026 H-Town Classic registration

Previous Partnership Reports

4 past events · Latest: Aug 25 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 25	Partnership expansion	Positive	-5.8%	Expanded Ariat partnership added 200 branded in-store shops across select Academy locations.
Jul 29	Student support partnership	Positive	-2.7%	French Toast and BEAR partnership supported 1,000 Houston-area students during back-to-school season.
Jun 23	Youth sports partnership	Positive	-4.2%	Boys & Girls Clubs partnership expanded youth access through events and nearly $250,000 in support.
Apr 17	National youth partnership	Positive	+3.3%	New Boys & Girls Clubs partnership supported sports access across more than 5,400 clubs.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

ASO's partnership-tagged news produced three negative reactions and one positive reaction, with an average move of -2.35%.

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Two-day event will center around a youth basketball competition for athletes grades 6-12

KATY, Texas, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, in partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand, is hosting the Academy Sports + Outdoors H-Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament this fall. The event is designed to pay homage to Houston's basketball legacy while also bringing together athletes of all skill levels as part of the company's commitment to providing fun for all.

The two-day event will take place at Academy's Katy, TX store located at 23155 Katy Freeway, from October 17–18 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day and will feature junior high and high school divisions in both boys' and girls' brackets. Registered teams from across the Houston area will compete in a 3-on-3 format throughout the weekend.

"Houston's basketball tradition runs deep, and we're proud to partner with Nike and Jordan Brand to continue the legacy with the H-Town Classic," said Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer. "This tournament captures the excitement and community spirit that make basketball such an important part of our city while creating opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to participate, compete and have fun."

Additionally, proceeds from the event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, with Academy Sports + Outdoors, Nike and Jordan Brand providing two free team entries to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston participants.

Registration for the 2026 H-Town Classic is open through Friday, Oct. 9., or until each division reaches capacity. Players, families and fans interested in learning more about the tournament can visit academy.com/htownclassic for competition information, eligibility requirements and event updates.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiaries include Converse, which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories, and Jordan Brand, which creates athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories.

About Jordan Brand
Jordan Brand is a signature athletic and lifestyle brand within the NIKE, Inc. portfolio inspired by the vision and legacy of Michael Jordan. The brand creates premium footwear, apparel and accessories for athletes and consumers around the world.

Media Contact: Kelley Jones, Sr. External Communications Specialist, PublicRelations@academy.com 

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SOURCE Academy Sports + Outdoors

FAQ

What is the H-Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament hosted by Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO)?

The H-Town Classic is a two-day 3v3 youth basketball tournament hosted by Academy Sports + Outdoors with Nike and Jordan Brand. According to Academy, it celebrates Houston’s basketball legacy and invites junior high and high school athletes of all skill levels to compete and have fun.

When and where will the 2026 H-Town Classic 3v3 tournament take place for ASO?

The 2026 H-Town Classic will take place October 17–18 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. According to Academy, the event will be held at its Katy, Texas store at 23155 Katy Freeway, serving teams from across the Houston area.

Who can participate in the Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) H-Town Classic 3v3 tournament?

The H-Town Classic is open to youth basketball athletes in grades 6–12 across the Houston area. According to Academy, the event features junior high and high school divisions with separate boys’ and girls’ brackets in a 3-on-3 competition format across the weekend.

How do proceeds from the 2026 H-Town Classic benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston?

Proceeds from the 2026 H-Town Classic will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston. According to Academy, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Nike and Jordan Brand will also provide two free team entries specifically for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston participants in the tournament.

What is the registration deadline for the 2026 H-Town Classic hosted by ASO?

Registration for the 2026 H-Town Classic is open through Friday, October 9, 2026, or until divisions fill. According to Academy, players, families and fans can visit academy.com/htownclassic for registration details, eligibility requirements and the latest event updates.

How are Nike and Jordan Brand involved in the Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) H-Town Classic?

Nike and Jordan Brand are partnering with Academy Sports + Outdoors to present and support the H-Town Classic 3v3 tournament. According to Academy, they are event partners and are also contributing to community impact by helping provide free team entries for Boys & Girls Clubs participants.