Prep Network, a youth sports platform focused on live events, subscription content, and collegiate athlete recruitment, has acquired Coast 2 Coast Preps, a national leader in middle school basketball events and coverage.
The deal marks Prep Network’s inaugural acquisition and expands its basketball platform by creating a more unified pathway for athletes progressing from middle school into high school competition. Coast 2 Coast will integrate with Prep Hoops, Prep Network’s existing basketball content, rankings, and events brand, enabling young athletes to continue their development with greater access to exposure and competition.
The combined platform is expected to add meaningful scale and reach to Prep Network’s basketball ecosystem, with plans to launch dozens of new showcases and tournaments over the coming year. By bringing together Prep Hoops and Coast 2 Coast, the company aims to offer athletes and families a connected experience that blends high-level competition with storytelling and evaluation, supporting long-term development and visibility during key formative years.
The acquisition follows Prep Network’s strategic partnership with Maple Park Capital Partners and the recent appointment of Jason Kidd to its Board of Directors.
Prep Network is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, and operates eight owned-and-operated media properties. The company publishes more than 4,000 articles each month and hosts over 450 events annually across the United States.
Coast 2 Coast Preps is based in Dallas, Texas, and provides middle school basketball events, rankings, media coverage, and exposure opportunities for youth players nationwide.
KEY QUOTES
“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. 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.”
Nick Carroll, Chief Growth Officer at Prep Network
“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. 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.”
Ben Perkins, National Analyst at Coast 2 Coast
