Grow the Game hosted it’s fifth annual event at the 2026 NABC Convention in Indianapolis. In an overflowing room, attendees heard from Alabama head coach, Nate Oats, St Louis head coach, Josh Schertz, and Arkansas State head coach, Ryan Pannone. They shared great insights on their themes to success. We also heard from a panel of young coaches, Casey Crawford (Ohio assistant coach), Jarod Crumpley (Loyola Chicago DOBO), Alex Reilly (Chicago Bulls Video), and Jordan Jacobson (Florida DOBO). Just five years ago, these four were student managers. Grow the Game OG’s, they’ve helped pave the way in their commitment to their journeys.

In partnership with NABC, Grow the Game student manager members received free access to the convention.

Thanks to our generous donors, Grow the Game provided lodging for 24 student managers at this year's Men's Final Four in Indianapolis.