Open Court Male Youth Summit
Beyond the Game. Building Futures. Creating Opportunities.
February 18, 2027 | Phoenix, Arizona
Location and Time: Coming Soon
The Open Court Male All-Star Youth Summit is a national youth empowerment initiative held annually during NBA All-Star Weekend. Since 2019, the Summit has introduced young men to the business and career side of professional sports, helping them discover that opportunities in the sports industry extend far beyond becoming a professional athlete.
Through engaging conversations with professional athletes, sports executives, business leaders and industry professionals, students explore career pathways in sports management, marketing, media, technology, entrepreneurship and more. Our mission is to inspire young men to dream bigger, discover new career possibilities and prepare for success in college, careers and life.
Founded by Dr. Chance W. Lewis of UNC Charlotte, the late Jerry Duncan of Rise2Impact and Charles Paul of Fathers and Men of Professional Basketball Players, the Summit connects young men with influential leaders committed to expanding opportunities for the next generation.
Experience the Impact
You Don’t Have to Play the Game to Be Part of the Game.
Professional sports offers exciting careers far beyond the basketball court. From team executives and sports agents to marketing professionals, broadcasters and entrepreneurs, the Summit exposes young men to the people and careers that make the sports industry successful. Through these experiences, students gain a broader understanding of how their interests and talents can translate into future careers.
Partnering with Rise2Impact and the Father’s and Men of Professional Basketball Players.
Media Gallery from the 2026 Summit
Media Gallery from the 2025 Summit