How rankings work

Four steps

1. 1Find Your PlayersBrowse players in your class and region.
2. 2Tag Your PlayersChoose the players you believe deserve recognition.
3. 3Verify Your AccountComplete your profile so your tags count.
4. 4Players Get MoreVerified players can build their profiles, log reps, and connect through Open Runs where eligible.

Tagging rules

• You may tag up to three different players per graduating class, per gender, per region.
• Tagging requires a verified profile — full name, email, phone, and your role in the game.
• Tags from verified players are worth 3 points when tagging within their own category. Parents, coaches, fans, and players tagging outside their own category count as 1 point.
• You can change your tag anytime — see a better player later and switch to them.
• Tag the player you believe is the best player, regardless of school or team.
• Don't see a player who should be included? Nominate them from the rankings page.

Frequently asked questions

What is HooperTag?

HooperTag is a free, community-driven ranking of basketball players — from middle school through adult leagues. Players, coaches, parents, and fans tag the best boys and girls players by class and category, and the leaderboard updates live.

How are the rankings decided?

Rankings are decided entirely by community tags. Each person may tag up to three different players per graduating class, per gender, per region, and tags from verified players are worth 3 points while everyone else counts as 1 point. There are no scouts, panels, or pay-to-play placements.

Who can tag players in the rankings?

Anyone with a free account and a completed profile — full name, email, phone, and your role in the game — can tag players. You can change your tags at any time.

How do I add a player who isn't listed?

Use the nomination form on the rankings page. Enter the player's name, school, graduation year, and division. Nominations are screened and approved before they appear in the rankings, and you don't need an account to nominate.

How do I claim my player profile?

Go to the Claim page, search for your name, and verify that you're the player. Once verified you can add your photo, Hudl, FieldLevel, MaxPreps, Instagram and YouTube links, position, and college offers or commitment.

What are Reps?

Reps is a separate workout log for verified players. Players log their own basketball sessions — skill work, shooting, lifting, pickup, and anything else that counts as putting in work. The Reps Leaderboard shows who's most active, but Reps never affects the HooperTag tag totals or player weighting.

How do I log my Reps?

Once your player profile is verified, open the Reps page from the mobile tab bar or main menu and tap Log a Session. You can record what you worked on, how long you worked, and keep your log private or public.