Inaugural acquisition creates youth basketball content and premium events platform spanning middle school and high school athletics

MINNEAPOLIS,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Prep Network, a leading youth sports platform focused on live events, subscription content, and collegiate athlete recruitment, today announced the acquisition of Coast 2 Coast Preps (“Coast 2 Coast”), a national leader in middle school basketball events and coverage. The acquisition expands Prep Network’s growing basketball platform and creates a pathway for young athletes focused on access, competition and exposure to seamlessly continue their athletic journey from the middle school level into the high school ranks with Prep Hoops, Prep Network’s existing basketball content, rankings, and events brand.

Coast 2 Coast, which marks Prep Network’s inaugural acquisition, adds meaningful scale and reach to the Company’s basketball ecosystem, with plans for dozens of new showcases and tournaments in the coming year as a result of the combination. Together, Prep Hoops and Coast 2 Coast will offer athletes and families a connected experience that blends top-tier competition with high-impact storytelling and evaluation—supporting long-term development and visibility during the most formative years of a player’s journey.

“The acquisition of Coast 2 Coast marks an important step in building a truly end-to-end grassroots basketball experience that spans the full arc of a player’s development,” said Nick Carroll, Chief Growth Officer at Prep Network. “In today’s youth sports landscape, engaging content and visibility drive opportunity and extend the memories sports help create. Coast 2 Coast is an industry leader in digital media and storytelling, and its influence in the market is undeniable. Together, we are building a more connected ecosystem, where unparalleled athlete content, showcase events, and access to national exposure work in tandem to create new and better pathways for young athletes.”

“The Prep Hoops ecosystem operates at the top of the market, and we are thrilled to have Coast 2 Coast be part of the Prep Network family,” said Ben Perkins, National Analyst at Coast 2 Coast. “We are excited for the expanded network and high-quality digital capabilities this partnership will offer our current users, as well as players and teams in every corner of the country.”

Prep Network’s acquisition of Coast 2 Coast follows the establishment of the Company’s strategic partnership with Maple Park Capital Partners and the appointment of Jason Kidd to its Board of Directors.

About Prep Network

Prep Network is the nation’s leading authority for youth and high school sports analysis, rankings, tournaments, and showcases. Through its eight owned-and-operated media properties and expansive schedule of events, Prep Network creates opportunities for athletes of all levels to compete, improve, and gain exposure. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Prep Network publishes over 4,000 articles each month and hosts more than 450 premier events annually across the United States. To learn more, visit https://prepnetwork.com/.

About Coast 2 Coast Preps

Coast 2 Coast Preps is a national leader in middle school basketball events and coverage. Based in Dallas, Texas, Coast 2 Coast provides exposure, competition, rankings and media visibility for youth players across the United States.

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Source: Prep Network