Daily Summary
Sports Illustrated is set to debut the SI Women's Games in Fall 2025, a new biennial event showcasing elite female athletes in six sports with prime time broadcast deals and ticket sales starting in spring 2025. Meanwhile, top basketball recruit Mikel Brown Jr. has been selected for the 2025 McDonald's All-American Boys Game and the Nike Hoop Summit, and he has committed to playing college basketball at Louisville. These developments highlight increased investments in women’s sports and the emergence of promising young talent in college basketball.
Mikel Brown Jr. Named to 2025 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game
Consensus five-star recruit Mikel Brown Jr. has been selected for the 2025 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game while also earning a spot on Team USA for the Nike Hoop Summit. The top recruit, who committed to Louisville, showcased his talent at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup last year.
Sports Illustrated to Launch SI Women's Games in Fall 2025
Sports Illustrated is launching the SI Women's Games in fall 2025 to showcase elite female athletes across six sports, with ticket sales beginning in spring 2025 and live prime time broadcasts via a deal with Scripps Sports and ION.