The Jimmy Carnes Invitational is an annual high school boys’ basketball tournament held in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1985, it is one of the most prestigious high school basketball tournaments in the nation, attracting top teams from across the country. The tournament is named after the late Jimmy Carnes, a legendary high school basketball coach in Memphis.
The Jimmy Carnes Invitational provides a unique opportunity for high school basketball players to compete against some of the best teams in the country. The tournament also serves as a showcase for some of the top college basketball recruits in the nation. Many of the players who have participated in the Jimmy Carnes Invitational have gone on to play in the NBA.