2026 Tournament Recap
The inaugural National Prep Tournament brought five elite programs to FCP Sports for three days of basketball in March 2026. Here's how it unfolded.
Looking Back: The 2026 National Prep Tournament
The inaugural National Prep Tournament brought together five high school and post-graduate basketball programs from across the Southeast for three days of competitive basketball at FCP Sports in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Programs traveled from Texas, Georgia, and the broader Southeast to compete in pool play and championship brackets across both divisions.
The tournament served as the launching point for a national event that will return in March 2027 with an expanded field, expanded broadcast coverage, and continued investment in the recruiting and broadcast experience for athletes and college coaches alike. Final placements, championship results, and full bracket information from the 2026 tournament will be published as official records become available.
Programs That Competed
Five programs took the floor at the 2026 National Prep Tournament. Each represented a different region and a different approach to prep basketball development.
FCP Select
Host program for Florida Coastal Prep Sports Academy. Played in front of a home crowd in Fort Walton Beach.
Frisco Prep
Texas-based prep program traveling east for tournament competition.
Middle Georgia Prep
Central Georgia program drawing from the Peach State's deep talent pool.
New Rock Sports Academy
Sports academy program focused on academic and athletic development.
Omega Academy
Prep academy bringing a competitive roster to the inaugural tournament field.
2026 Bracket Results
Full bracket placements, game scores, and individual award recipients from the 2026 National Prep Tournament will be published here as the tournament records are finalized. Winners and full bracket coming soon.
What's Coming
- Final bracket standings and game scores
- Game MVP recipients
- All-Tournament Team selections
- Tournament MVP for both divisions
- Highlight reels and broadcast archive links
For the most current archived broadcasts from the inaugural event, visit our YouTube channel or browse the tournament gallery.
Looking Ahead: 2027
The 2027 National Prep Tournament expands on the foundation laid in 2026. Date is March 5-7, 2027 at the same FCP Sports venue in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The 2027 event will feature expanded division play, additional broadcast coverage, and an expanded recruiter credentialing program.
Programs interested in competing in 2027 should register their team as early as possible. Bracket spots are limited and historically fill quickly once registration opens. For full event details, see the tournament format and rules page or contact tournament staff with any questions.
Compete at the Highest Level
Limited spots available for March 5-7, 2027. Reserve your team's place at the National Prep Tournament at FCP Sports in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Register Your Team — $500