WHERE THE
DREAM BECOMES
A REALITY

Welcome to The Dream Classic!

Join us in celebrating the incredible talent of young athletes at The Dream Classic! Experience thrilling games and unforgettable moments as we unite in our love for basketball. Let the games begin!

MEET THE TEAMS

Get ready to witness the next generation of basketball stars! Discover the talented teams battling it out at The Dream Classic, each bringing their unique style, passion, and determination to the court. From seasoned veterans to rising newcomers, these athletes are ready to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level.

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GAME SCHEDULE

6:00PMTAKEOVER 2031 (MD) VS TEAM PURPOSE 2031 (MD)
7:40PMLEGACY SCHOOL SPORTS & SCIENCE (TX) VS RIVERDALE BAPTISE (MD)
11:00AMHAYFIELD (VA) VS ISCHOOLOFLEWISVILLE (TX)
12:40PMPOTOMAC SCHOOL (VA) VS RIVIERA PREP (FL)
2:20PMJACKSON REED (DC) VS LEGACY SCHOOL SPORTS & SCIENCE (TX)
4:00PMMT. ZION NATIONAL (MD) VS ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (NJ)
5:45PMSOCAL (CA) VS ARCHBISHOP CARROLL (DC)
7:15PMGEORGETOWN PREP (MD) VS PENN CHARTER (PA)
10:00AMISCHOOL OF LEWISVILLE (TX) VS ST. FRANCES (MD)
11:45AMARCHBISHOP CARROLL (DC) VS WASATCH ACADEMY(UT)
1:30PMWESTTOWN (PA) VS SOCAL (CA)
3:15PMLAWRENCE WOODMERE ACADEMY (NY) VS JOHN MARSHALL (VA)
4:45PMBISHOP MCNAMARA(MD) VS ARTS SCHOOL(NJ)
6:30PMSIDWELL FRIENDS (DC) VS RIVIERA PREP (FL)

WHERE THE BEST PLAYERS
SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT

More than just a game, the Dream Classic is an unforgettable experience both on and off the court. This year’s event includes:

Premier access to historic venues: A visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial

Panel discussions on topics that matter: Mental health and finding balance. Financial literacy and building wealth. NIL opportunities and navigating endorsement deals. NCAA qualification and securing your next step. Social media etiquette and personal branding.

And more!

ABOUT US

Over the course of MLK Weekend top high schools from the DMV and beyond compete on the court in exhibition match ups. The mission of the weekend is high level competition while educating players to leveraging sports to create opportunities through employment, philanthropy, policies and partnerships. Participants also tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. King delivered his “I Have a Dream” address in 1963.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

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OSMAN
BANGURA

FOUNDER & CEO

The Big Bang Sports Group was founded by Osman Bangura in 2022 to empower communities through sports. Quiet as it’s kept, Osman’s fingerprints are all over the game at every basketball level—high school, college and even the NBA. At different points over the past two decades, he coached one of the nation’s best basketball programs in Virginia’s Paul VI High School, and at Howard University for a stint. He’s also helped build Team Durant and Team Takeover, respectively, to become two of the premier Nike EYBL programs in the country. When it comes to coaching and basketball, you name it and Osman has done it. He’s played many roles, both big and small, in helping a multitude of hoopers achieve their dream of playing Division I basketball and some to the league. He has unequivocally become THE guy in the DMV grassroots basketball landscape.
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