Congratulations to Gateway High School’s Mykel Bruce McCrommon as he was selected the 2025-26 Clancy Award winner as Western PA’s top forward (over 6-4)

The award is named after the great Sam Clancy. Long considered one of Western Pa’s top forwards, Sam was the anchor of the great Fifth Avenue and Brashear High School teams of the mid 70’s. As a great scorers and rebounder, Sam was considered one of the top players in not only the state of Pennsylvania, but the entire nation.

He was honored with All City and All State honors as well as a starting position on the Pennsylvania team in Sonny Vaccaro’s legendary Dapper Dan Roundball Classic. Sam was considered one of the top recruits in the nation.

Sam continued his basketball career at the University of Pittsburgh where under Coach Tim Grgurich, he was one of the top performers in the history of the Eastern 8 Conference. As a Senior, Sam led Pitt to the NCAA tournament second round, losing to eventual Final Four participant North Carolina. He was drafted in the 1981 NBA draft in the fourth round by the Phoenix Suns.

Mykel will be honored at the PBC Hall of Fame Brunch II on March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

Congratulations to Lincoln Park guard Josh Pratt for being named the 2025-26 Flenory Award winner as the WPIAL’s top guard.

The award is named for Western PA basketball legend Baron ‘BB” Flenory.

Josh will be honored at the PBC Hall of Fame Brunch II March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

Due to the large number of PBC Hall of Fame nominees that met ALL criteria for the Hall of Fame – We will honor all that have richly earned this distinction. To accomplish this- rather than ask anyone to wait a year-we will hold 2 Hall of Fame brunches this year- March 1 and March 8, 2026 at Montour Heights Country Club.

This allows us to properly honor and recognize all the great careers who have earned this distinction proper without having the event approach length that is somewhat unmanageable.

The PBC Hall of Fame committee is proud to welcome home the following on their respective honoree dates

The 2025-26 PBC-BC Bantam Leagues are underway throughout the Airport and Beaver County areas.

Please see the links below for master and individual schedules and the addresses where games are played. Please note that ALL SCHEDULES are subject to change quickly or with little notice due to weather or facility availability.

The bantam league will culminate with the crowning of champions in Upper, and Lower divisions in grades 3 thru 6 in late February. Playoff information will be posted once venues have been verified.

Please check here for updated standings once the current scores have been turned in and playoff schedules and results1
Best of luck to all!

25-26 Upper Master Schedule

25-26 Upper Division by team 4-5-6

25-26 Lower Division Master

25-26 Lower Division by Team Grades 4-6 

25-26 3rd Grade Master

25-26 3rd Grade by team

We are very pleased to announce our special PBC Hall of Fame Officials, Team, and Remembrance Brunch on February 7, 2026 at Chartiers Country Club.

(the regular PBC Legends Hall of Fame Brunch will take place March 1, 2026)

We are please honor the following Game Officials, High School Team, Community Distinction and Remembrances.

High School Team

1966-67 Ambridge Bridgers

1972-73 Rinngold Rams

1979-82 Cornell Raiders

Game Officials

Dan Robinson-Urban Chapter of Officials

Don Johnson-Urban Chapter of Officials

Charles “Boots” Gabos Greater Pittsburgh Officials

Jim Hobai- Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Bill “Bushy” Rose Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Chris DiNardo Greater Pittsburgh Officials Association

Ric Locaitis-West Penn Chapter of Officials

In Memory of:

Chuck DeVenzio- Ambridge High school

Howie Rupert Shaler/ Northgate High School

Please join us for the 2026 PBC Hall of Fame Classic on Saturday January 24, 2026. This years Hall of Fame Classic will be played in both North Hills High School and returning to  Montour High School. The games from Montour will be televised on Perime Time Tape delay by Sports Net Pittsburgh! Outstanding games through out the day. The schedule is below.

All day game passes are only $10 for adults and $4.00 for students. (No individual game tickets will be sold) Check out the schedule below! Please join us in support of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 at the 2025 Hall of Fame Classic!

2026 Pittsburgh Hall of Fame Classic (2 sites)

The annual Pittsburgh High School Classic returns to the UPMC Arena on the campus of North Allegheny High School on January 25, 2026. Please come support the teams as we support the 2023 Hall of Fame Class. Tickets are only $10.00 for adults and $4.00 for students. ( no individual tickets will be sold)

The schedule is as follows:

The PBC kicks off its Hall of Fame festivities January 10, 2026 with the annual Legends Classic as the PBC returns to Ambridge High School! This year’s event features some great match ups to kick off the Hall of Fame season! 2 gyms will be in action this year!

Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students. Please come out and support a great event! The schedule is as follows:

The Pittsburgh Basketball Club is pleased to announce the 2025 PBC Girls Hall of Fame Classic will return to its original home at Ambridge High School on December 20, 2025. From the best any one can tell- this is the only event that 2 gyms of games are planned dedicated solely to Girls Basketball. A great day of games is planned!

Please plan to join us for some great girl’s basketball action! Some of the area’s top girls players and teams will be in action.