Wisconsin’s Top High School Basketball Talent Returns to Fiserv Forum for Third Annual Deer District Prep Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 2
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MILWAUKEE (Nov. 10, 2026) – Wisconsin’s next generation of basketball stars will take center court at Fiserv Forum on Saturday, Jan. 2, as the third annual Deer District Prep Showcase returns for a full day of high school basketball action. Hosted by Fiserv Forum and Bound Wisconsin, the event will bring together 12 of the state’s top boys basketball teams for six exciting matchups, giving student-athletes the opportunity to compete at Milwaukee’s premier sports and entertainment venue. From thrilling finishes to standout individual performances, the showcase has quickly become an exciting annual event for players, coaches and basketball fans across the state.
General admission tickets are $20 and valid for all matchups. Fans can purchase a courtside seat for one game for $50, or all six games for $75. A special $10 student ticket offer will also be available at the door on the day of the event with a valid student ID. Tickets are on sale now at www.fiservforum.com.
Deer District Prep Showcase Schedule:
11 a.m. – Altoona vs. Kenosha St. Joseph
12:45 p.m. – Aquinas vs. Darlington
2:30 p.m. – DeForest vs. Hartford
4:15 p.m. – Beaver Dam vs. Onalaska
6 p.m. – McFarland vs. Nicolet
7:45 p.m. – Bay Port vs. Homestead
“Over the past two years, the Deer District Prep Showcase has delivered incredible moments and highlighted the tremendous talent across Wisconsin high school basketball,” said Travis Wilson, Bound Wisconsin Manager. “We’re excited to build on that momentum with another outstanding lineup of teams and players. Competing at Fiserv Forum is a special opportunity for these student-athletes, and we’re looking forward to another memorable day of basketball.”
“One of the things that makes Fiserv Forum special is the opportunity to bring basketball fans together at every level of the game,” said Michael Belot, Milwaukee Bucks Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Chief Real Estate Development Officer. “The Deer District Prep Showcase gives young athletes from across Wisconsin the chance to experience playing on an NBA court, creating memories that will last well beyond the final buzzer. We’re proud to continue building this tradition alongside Bound Wisconsin and welcome these teams, their families and fans to Milwaukee.”
Press Conference Photos: High-resolution photos from today’s press conference are available for download Media
About Bound Wisconsin
Bound Wisconsin is the new home for high school sports in Wisconsin, with unparalleled high school sports news and information, including stats, standings, schedules, rosters, and stats leaders for teams around the state as well as expert analysis through original content such as player rankings, conference and season previews, in-depth playoff breakdowns, and much more. Bound is an all-in-one Athletics Management System (AMS) designed specifically to help high school athletic administrators lead more and manage less. The platform is developed by former athletic administrators and coaches to streamline processes like scheduling, ticketing, registration, facility management, communication, and 15+ other tasks in one place. Trusted nationwide, Bound helps athletic administrators simplify operations, save time, and efficiently manage their day-to-day.
About Deer District
Deer District is Milwaukee’s newest neighborhood and is redefining the city’s downtown. Anchored by the world-class Fiserv Forum, a preeminent sports and entertainment venue and home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, the 30-acre Deer District is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play, and is a hub for the city’s vibrant future. A year-round destination, Deer District features a myriad of dining and entertainment options in addition to Fiserv Forum, including The Deer Garden presented by Michelob ULTRA, Landmark Credit Union Live, Explorium Distilled, Tom’s Watch Bar, Drink Wisconsinbly Pub, Fat Tuesday, The New Fashioned and Insomnia Cookies. Deer District also features a large plaza which serves as an ideal setting to enjoy live music, festivals, outdoor movies, fitness classes and other events. Additionally, Deer District includes GATHER at Deer District, the Bucks’ state-of-the-art training center, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center, the 550 Ultra Lofts apartment building, Signature Dentistry, and The Trade Milwaukee, a 200-plus room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, which are located directly across from Fiserv Forum. Future developments for Deer District include an AC Hotel by Marriott, a five-story mixed-use development in partnership with J. Jeffers Co., and further commercial, office space, and real estate. For more information on Deer District, visit DeerDistrict.com.
About Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum is a preeminent sports and entertainment arena in downtown Milwaukee that opened on Aug. 26, 2018. Designed by Populous, Eppstein Uhen Architects and HNTB, the venue offers incomparable sightlines, customer service, technology and amenities. Fiserv Forum includes 17,341 seats for basketball, 15,178 for hockey and up to 18,000 for concerts, with 34 luxury suites and three clubs. The world-class arena is home to the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University’s men’s basketball team and was selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention and the 2024 Republican National Convention. Fiserv Forum hosts a diverse variety of year-round events, including major concerts, family shows and other sports and entertainment events. Fiserv Forum is the anchor of the surrounding 30-acre Deer District neighborhood, which is Milwaukee’s premier location for people to live, work and play. In 2025, Fiserv Forum was awarded LEED Platinum Certification for sustainability performance. Founding Partners for Fiserv Forum include Fiserv, BMO, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Johnson Controls, ULINE, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino and Beechwood Sales and Service / Anheuser-Busch. For more information, please visit www.fiservforum.com.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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