
Tournaments & Special Events Calendar
If you've got a tourament that's not listed below, let us know, either by e-mail or by posting it up to the SoCalHoops Message Board. For past tournaments, check out the Tournament Articles Archives, including the 1999 Tournament Listings Archives, the 1998 Tournament Listing Archives or the 1997 Tournament Listing Archives. These archives should be useful for future planning, since many of these events are annual; if you don't see one you are interested in for the current year, check the archives.
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| July 2000 | August 2000 | September 2000 | October 2000 | November 2000 | December 2000 |
| January 2000 |
| January SoCal Events: |
High School Tournaments
Carson, CA: 2nd Annual adidas-Double Pump Hoop Challenge
When: Jan 15, 2000 at Cal State Dominguez Hills.
By invitation only. Limited to High School teams. Los Al, Mayfair, Simi Valley, Serra,
Bellflower, Artesia, mater Dei, Univesity, Jurupa, Corona Centennial, Fairfax,
Westchester, Bishop Montgomery, Washington Union, Long Beach Poly, Long Beach Jordan,
Inglewood, Redondo Union. For further information contact Double Pump, Inc.
Telehphone 530-256-2862; further information at Double
Pump.
Los Angeles, CA: 6th Annual Nike Dream Classic
When: January 17, 2000. At Long
Beach State's Pyramid. Highly prestigious high school invitational tournament. Featuring
the top local high school teams and players. Hosted by Compton Dominguez High, this year's
tentative lineup of teams includes Dominguez, Mater Dei, Compton, Inglewood, Crenshaw,
Redondo Union, Simi Valley, Fairfax, Long Beach Jordan, Long Beach Poly, Glendora,
Artesia, and more. For additional information contact Russell Otis.
Riverside, CA 3rd Annual
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Girls' Basketball Classic
When: January 17, 1999. At UC
Riverside. Teams participating include: Don Lugo,
JW North, Moreno Valley, Troy, Washington/LA, Mountain Pointe(Az), La Quinta &
Murrieta. Games will be played at UCR on Monday, January 17th. For more info contact
Michael Watson @ (909) 875-9077 or PassShoot@juno.com
Long Beach/Los
Angeles: Artesia-Long Beach Poly "SoCal Classic"
When: January 29, 2000. Exhibition
(league) games to be played at LA Southwest College, a premier venue. Games will
feature Poly, Artesia, Pasadena, Dominguez, and several others in 4 games featuring 8 of
the top teams in SoCal. For additional information
call Long Beach Poly HSs Boys' Basketball Booster Club at (562) 924-5314.
Youth Tournaments & Leagues
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Winter Developmental League
When: January 10 through March 1, 2000. High School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th,
7th & 8th grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further
information contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310)
326-3060, fax (310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Martin Luther King Classic
When: Approximate date: January 14-17, 2000. High School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th,
7th & 8th grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further
information contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310)
326-3060, fax (310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Santa Barbara, CA: EYC Martin
Luther King Classic
When: Approximate date: January 14-17, 2000. For boys grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 (14U). Separate divisions for each grade;
games played at UC Santa Barbara. Games played at UC Santa Barbara. For registration
information contact Cliff Lambert, (805) 564-5495 or (805) 730-3348.
Los Angeles, CA: Top Prospects,
Inc., King Day Classic
When: January 14-17, 2000. Boys'
Teams only, grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. If you have a competitive team, this tournament will
give you all you can handle. Played in Los Angeles, CA. Featuring separate divisions for
each grade level. Contact: Top Prospects Inc., D'artgnan Stamps, (310) 641-9039
Long Beach, CA: Roaddoggs MLK
Classic
When: January 14-17, 2000. Age groups 10/u, 11/u, 12/u, 13/u & 14/u. Fee of $325.00 due on January
10, 2000. Discounted fee of $295.00 if paid on or before January 4, 2000. Games will be
played at Long Beach Jordan High School. Expecting teams from throughout the state. For
additional information, contact Grady at (310)537-1673 off, or (310)637-8779 hm. Submit
entry fees to Roaddoggs Traveling Basketball at P. O. Box 5483, Long Beach, CA 90805.
North Orange County,
CA:
Razorback AAU Tournament
When: January 14-17, 2000. The Razorback Basketball Club will be hosting an AAU Tournament which will be
a prelude to the SPA-AAU Association Championships. Age groups: 9U-14U. All coaches,
teams and others participting must be registered as AAU Club teams, and all players must
be members of AAU to participate. For additional information on the tournament, contact
Pat Christian at 714-283-3326.
San Diego, CA: Future Stars Basketball Club Dream Classic
When: Late January, 2000 (TBA). AAU & Club Teams, Boys and Girls Ages 12-14. Played in San Diego,
CA. Entry fee $200, guarantee of three games. Up to 16 teams in each division. Contact:
Future Stars Basketball Club, San Diego, CA, (619) 969-0727
| January NorCal Events: |
Carmichael, CA: Jesuit Junior
Classic
When: Early January. For boys
grades 7 and 8 (13U, 14U). Played at Jesuit High School in Carmichael, the tournament
features 32 Catholic school teams. $75 per team. Contact Jerry Lane, 1200 Jacob Lane,
Carmichael, CA. (916) 482-6060
Woodland, CA: Woodland
Christian School Tournament
When: Early January. For boys,
grade 8 or 14U AAU club and/or school teams. Hosted by Woodland Christian School. Entry
fee is $85 per team. Contact: Doug Brown (916) 666-6615
Brentwood, CA: Bristow Bears
Winter Classic
When: January 15-17. For boys
Grade 8 (14U). 16 Team tournament. $135 per team. 3 game guarantee with winners' and
consolation brackets. Hosted by Bristow Middle School, located on Highway 4 between
Stockton and Antioch, CA. For further information, contact Dave Flores, 855 Minnesota
Ave., Brentwood, CA., (510) 516-8720 Ext.109 Email: dflores@cccoe.k12.ca.us
South Lake Tahoe, CA: South Lake
Tahoe 8th Grade BBall Tourney
When: January 15-17. For boys
Grade 8 (14U). For middle school teams only. Previously sponsored by South Tahoe Middle
School, South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club, and Parks and Recreation Dept. $100 entry fee.
Limited to 16 teams. Played at South Tahoe Middle School. For further information contact
Don Radford, Optimist Club, PO Box 9715 South Lake Tahoe, CA (916) 542-6055
Foster City, CA: Bowditch MLK
Birthday Bash
When: January 15-17. For boys
Grade 7 (13U). Held in Foster City, CA, 4 games guaranteed, entry fee of $100 per team.
Typically 8 to 12 teams participating. For further information contact Herb Yaptinchay,
902 Lido Lane, Foster City, CA (415) 855-2499.
Corcoran, CA: John Muir
"A" Boys & Girls Tournament
When: Approximate date: January 21, 2000. Boys and Girls, 8th grade (14U) Guaranteed three games, trophies to 1st,
2nd, Consolation, individual medals to 1st place team. $100.00 per team. For entry form or
further information to confirm dates, contact Scot MacAllister, 707 Letts Avenue,
Corcoran, CA., (209) 992-4167 Email: smacalli@kings.k12.ca.us
San Jose, CA: St.
Christopher's Basketball Classic
When: Late January. Boys and
Girls, 8th grade tournament, played at St. Christopher's School in San Jose. 21st year for
this great tournament. 8 teams per division, $85 per team. For further information contact
Norm Gould, 2278 Booksin Ave., San Jose, CA., (408) 723-7223
| January Other States: NCAA Certified Events: |
Toronto, Canada: North
American Invitational
When: January 13-16, 2000, at
Centennial College. Contact Christopher VanZyl 416/620-5204
Chicago, ILL: MLK
Dream Classic
When: January 15, 2000, at the De LaSalle Institute. Contact Robert
Roberts 312/842-4784
| February 2000 |
| February SoCal Events: |
High School Tournaments
Long Beach, CA: The 1998 Nike
Extravaganza III Tournament
When: February 5, 2000. Games will be played at the Long Beach State Pyramid. Great games and a full
day of hoops action featuring some of the best high school teams in SoCal, the West Coast
and the US. This year's line up features two sessions.
| The Morning Session: 10:00 a.m. Servite vs Ocean View 11:30 a.m. St. John Bosco vs Villa Park 1:00 p.m. Santa Margarita vs Glendora 2:30 p.m. Mayfair vs Fontana |
The Evening Session: 4:30 p.m. Durango (Las Vegas) vs Fairfax 6 p.m. Long Beach Poly vs Los Alamitos 7:30 p.m. Mater Dei vs Concord De La salle 9:00 p.m. Oak Hill Academy vs Dominguez |
Youth Tournaments & Leagues
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Winter Developmental League
When: Continuing: January 10 through March 1, 1999. High School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th
& 6th, 7th & 8th grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For
further information contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone
(310) 326-3060, fax (310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Santa Barbara, CA: 38th Annual
Valentine Classic
When: Early February Boys &
Girls, Grades 4-8 (10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U). This is one of SoCal's oldest youth
tournaments. Boys teams between grades 4 and 8, and girls 8th grade teams. For
registration and date confirmation contact David DePonce, P.O. Box 1485, Santa Barbara,
CA, (805) 569-2071.
Westminster, CA: Westminster Orange County Winter Classic
When: Early February Westminster, CA . Boys grade 7 (13U). First through
third place awards, all tournament and MVP awards. Double elimination, two game guarantee.
Enter by end of January. Register early. $100.00 per team. Contact Eric Jensen, 16787
Beach Blvd. #468, Huntington Beach, CA (714) 565-4416 Email: FINN1086PI@aol.com
Carson, CA: Annual Slam-N-Jam Presidential Invitational
When: Early February Separate divisions for boys and girls. Played in
Carson and Torrance, CA. Boys grades 3-9, and girls grades 5/6 and 7/8. Many of the top
traveling all-star teams compete at this tournament, which is used for seeding of the
Southern Pacific Amatuer Athletic Union Regionals. For further information contact Issy
Washington, 19621 Galway St., Carson, CA, (310) 532-0622
| February NorCal Events: |
Foster City, CA: Bowditch President's Day Classic
When: Mid February 6th grade boys (12U) only. 4 game guarantee, $100
per team. 8 to 12 teams participate. For registration or further information contact Herb
Yaptinchay, 902 Lido Lane, Foster City, CA., (415) 855-2499
Fairfield/Vacaville,
CA: Boys' & Girls' Club
Invitational
When: Mid February Tournament for boys and girls, grades 5 through 8
(10U-14U). Played at four different locations in the Vacaville/Fairfield area. For
registration and further information contact Gary Washington, P.O. Box 338, Fairfield,
CA., (707) 426-3443
Sacramento, : NorCal
Tournament of Champions
When: Mid February Features top 8th grade teams
in the Northern California area. 24 to 40 teams participate each year, from as far away as
Oregon, Nevada, and Bakersfield. Teams play 4 to 5 games. Entry fee is $150. This
tournament has been in existence for 21 years. It is held at Mira Loma High School.
Contact Bob McCoy, Sacramento, CA, (916) 971-7862
Tracy & Manteca,
CA: The President's Cup Tournament
When: February 19-20, 2000 Boys 11u,12u,
13u. $225 entry fee, guarantee three games. For more informatin, call Matt Scarlata
209-833-1744, fax 209-835-8312 or matt@courtsidesports.com
| February Other States: NCAA Certified Events: |
Boston, MA: National
Prep School Invitational
When: February 11-13, 2000 at Northeastern University and Boston English High School.
Contact Mike Procopio at 617/465-6074
Phoenix, AZ: USA Junior Nationals Arizona All-State Basketball
Competition
When: February 27, 2000 at Shadow Mountain High School. Contact Gene Edwards.
| March 2000 |
| March SoCal Events: |
High School Tournaments, Recruiting & HS Age-Level Events
Carson, CA: Double Pump Senior HS Boys' Pump Discovery Shootout
When: TBA Mid March at Cal State Dominguez
Hills. NCAA Certified For further information contact Phil or
Jan Bryant at Double Pump, Inc. You can reach Phil or Jan at 530-256-2862 or check out the
Double Pump website at http://www.doublepump.com.
Carson, CA: Double Pump Underclassmen HS Boys' Pump Discovery
Shootout
When: TBA Mid March at Cal State Dominguez
Hills. NCAA Certified For further information contact Phil or Jan Bryant at Double Pump,
Inc. You can reach Phil or Jan at 530-256-2862 or check out the Double Pump website at http://www.doublepump.com.
Carson, CA: Double Pump JC Men's Pump Discovery Shootout
When: TBA Mid March. For further information
contact Phil or Jan Bryant at Double Pump, Inc. NCAA Certified You can reach Phil or Jan
at 530-256-2862 or check out the Double Pump website at http://www.doublepump.com.
Los Angeles, CA: Rockfish Spring League
When: March 4 through April 16 at Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California. NCAA Certified. Top high school players from around SoCal. Contact Dave Benezra
or Mark Mayemura for further information at 818/783-2244
Los Angeles/Inland
Empire, CA: Annual Slam-N-Jam Spring League
When: March continuing through May.
Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. NCAA Certified.
For Boys 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, Future Stars (primarily for high
school freshmen and sophomores) and Varsity (for juniors and senior players with high
school eligibility). Separate Slam-N-Jam leagues will be held in Los Angeles and the
Inland Empire areas. This has been called by some the "Rolls Royce" of boys
basketball Spring Legues." Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious boys
basketball leagues in the country. A key recruiting event for major college coaches. For
more information contact Issy Washington (310) 532-0622.
San Diego, CA: San Diego Super 60 League
When: March 26 through May 16 at Mid-City Gymnasium in San Diego. NCAA sanctioned for April 14-19.
Contact Ollie Goulston for further information at 619/234-5600
Youth Tournaments & Leagues
Los Angeles, CA: ARC Instructional Academy Spring Session
When: March through June Develop the skills to
become a top high school player. Traveling teams will be formed. Any team can enter league
competition. ARC division tournament for all teams after completion of league play, plus
eventual regional and national tournaments. Former ARC players include NBA Stars: Jason
Kidd, Shawn Kemp, Byron Scott, Don MacLean, Trevor Wilson, Tracy Murray, Mitchell Butler,
Chris Mills, Sean Higgins, Steve Kerr, Sean Rooks, Tom Hammonds, Dwayne Schintzius, Ronnie
Grandison, Darrick Martin, and James Cotton. Games and league play at North Hollywood
High, Pierce College in Woodland Hills, various schools in Burbank, Olive Rec Center, and
now in Orange County. For more
information, e-mail hoopstars@archoops.com, or call (818) 995-3761. Snail mail to ARC,
15155 Weddington Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com for more current information.
Los Angeles, CA: Tarheel
Basketball Club's "Tarheel Jam" Tournament
When: March 10-12, 2000. Location yet to be
determined; this is an AAU-SPA Association tournament. Ages 9U-14U. Entry is $250.00
with a four game minimum. For additional information, call 909-247-5880.
San Diego, CA: March Badness
Youth Classic
When: Early March For Boys:
Grades 5, 6, l7, 8 and 9. Played in the San Diego area. Many of the top Southern
California all star traveling teams participated in last year's tournament. Call High 5
America, Ollie Goulston at (800) 676-4872 for further information.
Los Angeles, CA: BBall Spring
Festival
When: Early March For Boys Grades 4th,
5th, 6th, 7th 8th, 9th and Junior Boys (for participants with high school eligibility).
Played in the Carson-Compton area. Contact Sam Minor at (310) 632-6100 or (310) 604-3457
for further information.
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Spring Developmental League
When: Early March through late May. High School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th,
7th & 8th grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further
information contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310)
326-3060, fax (310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Capistrano Valley, CA:
South Coast Stars/One Tuff School of Basketball AAU
Tournament
When: Saturday and Sunday, March 18th & 19th, 2000.
Tournament is open to Boys 11U, 12U, 13U & 14U. Cost of the tournament is $300 per
team. All AAU rules apply. All games will be played at Capo Valley High School in South
Orange County. Any questions, please contact Scott McClain at (714) 576-4801.
Los Angeles/Inland
Empire, CA: Annual Slam-N-Jam Spring League
When: Mid March continuing through Mid May Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. For Boys 4th grade, 5th grade,
6th grade, 7th grade, Future Stars (primarily for high school freshmen and sophomores) and
Varsity (for juniors and seniors with high school eligibility). Separate Slam-N-Jam
leagues will be held in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire areas. This has been called by
some the "Rolls Royce" of boys basketball Spring Legues." Nationally
recognized as one of the most prestigious boys basketball leagues in the country. A key
recruiting event for major college coaches. For more information contact Issy Washington
(310) 532-0622.
Santa Barbara, CA: EYC Tournament of Champions
When: Mid to Late March Boys' Teams only, grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Played at UC
Santa Barbara. For mor information call Cliff Lambert at (805) 564-5495.
| March NorCal Events: |
Alameda & Contra
Costa, CA: NorCal Tournament of Champions
When: Mid-March 6th, 7th, 8th Grade boys and
girls teams. 80 teams from throughout Alameda & Contra Costa.
Oakland, CA;
Pleasanton, CA; Menlo Park, CA: ARC
Instructional Academy Fall Session
When: March 13--Registration; Practice Begins March 20 League Play March 28 through
June 6. Same great instructional leagues and academies
as in SoCal. For more information,
e-mail hoopstars@archoops.com, or call (818) 995-3761. Snail mail to ARC, 15155 Weddington
Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com for more current information.
For specific information at specific sites in NorCal: Oakland
- Rick Goodman, at rdom3@aol.com, or phone (800)
590-7983; Pleasanton - Rick Goodman at rdom3@aol.com or
phone at (800) 590-7983; Menlo Park - Ramon Bustos, at arc4hoops@aol.com
or phone at (650) 692-3628.
Berkeley, CA: East Bay Slam N Jam Spring League
When: March 25 - May 17, 2000. Games played at
Berkeley High School. Various divisions for 6th - 7th, 8th, JV, and Varsity. Games are
played on Saturdays and Sundays. For information on entering a team call 510-222-5916.
Alameda, CA; AAU Region Qualifying Tournament #1
When: March 10-12 various sites throughout
Alameda. For additional information, contact Rick
Lynch at 925-939-9998.
Sacramento, CA; Sacramento
Area AAU Regional Qualifying Tournament #1
When: March 18-19, 2000. various sites
throughout Sacramento. For additional information, contact Charles Baldwin at 916-369-2750
Alameda, CA; AAU Region Qualifying Tournament #2
When: March 24-26 various sites throughout
Alameda. For additional information, contact Rick
Lynch at 925-939-9998.
| March Other States: Youth Tournaments & Leagues |
Las Vegas, NV: ARC Instructional Academy Fall Session
When: March 13--Registration; Practice Begins March 20 League Play March 28 through
June 6. Same great instructional leagues and academies
as in SoCal. For more information,
e-mail hoopstars@archoops.com, or call (818) 995-3761. Snail mail to ARC, 15155 Weddington
Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com for more current information. For information specific to Las
Vegas contact: ARC Gym Rats - Mike Saca, coachsaca@aol.com
or phone (702) 256-6184.
| March Other States: NCAA Certified Events: |
Orlando, FL: USA Junior Nationals Florida All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 5 2000, at the University
of Central Florida. Contact Gene Edwards
Pensacola, FL: Ballstars Gulfstars
When: March 10, at Woodham High School. Contact Rick Ball 850/932-5033
Tuscaloosa, AL: USA Junior Nationals Alabama All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 12, 2000, at the
University of Alabama. Contact Gene Edwards
Little Rock, ARK: USA Junior Nationals Arkansas All State Basketball
Competition
When; March 12, 2000, at John McClellan High School. Contact Gene Edwards
Portland, OR: USA Junior Nationals Oregon All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 12, 2000, at Portland Community College. Contact Gene Edwards
Greensboro, NC: USA Junior Nationals North Carolina All State
Basketball Competition
When: March 12, 2000. At the University of North Carolina. Contact Gene
Edwards
Columbia, SC: USA Junior Nationals South Carolina All State
Basketball Competition
When: March 12, 2000, at Columbia High School. Contact Gene Edwards
Austin, TX: USA Amateur Athletics Association Texas All State
Basketball Competition
When: March 12, 2000 at Lake Travis High School. Contact Gene Edwards
Billings, MT: Radisson Senior Classic
When: March 16-18, 2000, at Billings Senior High School. Contact Terry Corey
at 406/657-1124.
Phoenix, AZ: Boys Arizona High School Basketball Invitational
When: March 16-18, 2000 at Grand Canyon University. Contact Jeff Meadows at
480/857-2767
Atlanta, GA: Southern Shootout
When: March 16-19, 2000 at Georgia State University. Contact Elbert "Al"
Outlaw at 770/969-9254
Boston, MA: New England Sweatshop
When: March 17, 2000, at Boston University. Contact Robert Kennedy at
732/212-1440.
Houston, TX: Cream of the Crop
When: March 17-18, 2000, at Houston Baptist University. Contact Jack Thompson
at 713/729-4196.
Philadelphia, PA: Brotherly Love/East Coast Showcase
When: March 17-19, 2000 at Gustine Lake Recreation Center. Contact
Littel Vaughn 267/252-0901.
Jackson, MS: Gerald Snider's Basketball Recruiting Service
Unsigned Senior Camp/Spring Showcase 2000
When: March 18, 2000, at Millsaps College Activity Center. Contact Gerald
Snider at 662/534-6175
Raleigh, NC: Networks Spring Fling
When: March 18, 2000, at Ravenscroft School. Contact Kevin Nunley 919/501-2050
Joplin, MO: Big Time Shootout
When: March 18, 2000, at Missouri Southern State College. Contact Greg Swaim 405/377-4667
Atlanta, GA: Stars of the Southeast "Boys"
Exposure Camp
When: March 18, 2000, at Southeast Recreation Center in Atlanta. Contact Guy Coleman
770/996-8181
Orlando, FL: Sunshine Invitational Discovery Shootout
Classic
When: March 18-19, 2000, at the University of Central Florida Arena in Orlando. Contact
Robert Kennedy at 732/212-1440
Boston, MA: New England Top 100 Clinic
When: March 18-19, 2000, at Boston University. Contact Robert Kennedy at 732/212-1440
Eugene, OR: Oregon Youth Basketball Championship
When: March 18-19, 2000, at the Sports Center at the fair, Willamette High School and
Springfield High School. Contact Bob Josephson at 541/682-7328
Dallas, TX: 7th Annual Ellis Davis Basketball Classic
When: March 18-19, 2000, at Mountain View Community College and Molina High School.
Contact Bill McKinney at 214/337-0052
Atlanta, GA: USA Junior Nationals Georgia All State
Basketball Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at Georigia Tech. Contact Gene Edwards
Springfield, ILL: USA Junior Nationals Illinois All State Basketball
Compeitition
When: March 19, 2000, at Lincoln Land Community College. Contact Gene Edwards
Butte, MT: USA Junior Nationals Montana All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at Montana Tech. Contact Gene Edwards
Lincoln, NE: USA Junior Nationals Nebraska All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at the University of Nebraska. Gene Edwards
Las Vegas, NV: USA Junior Nationals Nevada All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at the University of Nevada. Contact Gene Edwards
Colorado Springs, CO: USA Junior Nationals Colorado All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Contact Gene Edwards
Madison, WI: USA Junior Nationals Wisconsin All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at LaFollette High School in Madison, Wisconsin. Contact Gene
Edwards
Murfreesboro, TN: USA Junior Nationals Tennessee All State Basketball
Competition
When: March 19, 2000, at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennesse.
Contact Gene Edwards
St. Louis, MO: Ballstars Spring Showcase
When: March 19, 2000, at SLCC at Florissant Valley. Contact Rick Ball 850/932-5033
Kansas City, MO: Great Mid-West Shootout
When: March 19, 2000, at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri. Contact
Jerry D. Mullen 913/829-9243
Riverdale, NY: Eastern Invitational Sweatshop
When: March 20, 2000, at Manhattan College. Contact Robert Kennedy 732/212-1440
Fort Washington, PA: Eastern Invitational Sweatshop
When: March 21, 2000, at Germantown Academy. Contact Robert Kennedy 732/212-1440
Arlington, VA: Eastern Invitational Sweatshop
When: March 22, 2000 at Bishop O'Connell High School. Contact Robert Kennedy
732/212-1440
Menomonie, WI: Wisconsin AAU 8th Annual Senior Classic
When: March 25-26 & April 8-9, 2000, at UW-Stout-Johnson Fieldhouse. Contact Keith
Noll 715/962-4667
Conshohocken, PA: Albert C. Donofrio Classic
When: March 28 through April 15, 2000, at Fellowship House of Conshohocken. Contact Floyd
S. Shaffer 610/828-3266
| April 2000 |
| April SoCal Events: |
High School Tournaments, Recruiting & HS Age-Level Events
Northridge, CA: Double Pump Super 40 Exhibition Workout
When: April 15-16, 2000 at Cal State University Northridge. NCAA Certified. More than 40
of the top players in the country. Contact Double Pump/ Phil Bryant at 530/256-2862
for further information.
Carson, CA: Double Pump Spring Tournament
When: Early April at Cal State Dominguez Hills. NCAA Certified Event. Most of the top traveling teams from all over
the US. For further information contact Phil or Jan Bryant at Double Pump, Inc. at
530-256-2862 or at the Double Pump website at http://www.doublepump.com.
Long Beach, CA: Dada All-Star Classic
When: April 15, 2000
at Long Beach State Pyramid in Long Beach, California. NCAA Certified.
Senior All-Star games, with some of the top players in the country. For further
information contact Dinos Trigonis at 562/984-8355
Los Angeles, CA: Rockfish Spring League
When: March 4 through April 16 at Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California. NCAA Certified. Top high school players from around SoCal. Contact Dave Benezra
or Mark Mayemura for further information at 818/783-2244
Chino Hills, CA: Basketball
Showcase
When: April 15-16, 2000 at Ayala High School in Chino Hills, California. NCAA Certified.
For information contact Mike Ross at 626/857-9146
Los Angeles, CA: ARC Instructional Academy Spring Session
When:
Continuing through June Saturday--North Hollywood H.S.
9 A.M.; Olive Recreation Center (Burbank) 11 A.M.; Pierce College 1 P.M. Learn the
fundamentals from current and former high school coaches. Develop the skills to become a
top high school player. Traveling teams will be formed. Any team can enter league
competition. ARC division tournament for all teams after completion of league play, plus
eventual regional and national tournaments. Former ARC players include NBA Stars: Jason
Kidd, Shawn Kemp, Byron Scott, Don MacLean, Trevor Wilson, Tracy Murray, Mitchell Butler,
Chris Mills, Sean Higgins, Steve Kerr, Sean Rooks, Tom Hammonds, Dwayne Schintzius, Ronnie
Grandison, Darrick Martin, and James Cotton. Games and league play at North Hollywood
High, Pierce College in Woodland Hills, various schools in Burbank, Olive Rec Center, and
now in Orange County. For more
information, e-mail hoopstars@archoops.com, or call (818) 995-3761. Snail mail to ARC,
15155 Weddington Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com for more current information.
Los Angeles/Inland
Empire, CA: Annual Slam-N-Jam Spring League
When: March continuing through May.
Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. NCAA Certified.
For Boys 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, Future Stars (primarily for high
school freshmen and sophomores) and Varsity (for juniors and senior players with high
school eligibility). Separate Slam-N-Jam leagues will be held in Los Angeles and the
Inland Empire areas. This has been called by some the "Rolls Royce" of boys
basketball Spring Legues." Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious boys
basketball leagues in the country. A key recruiting event for major college coaches. For
more information contact Issy Washington (310) 532-0622.
San Diego, CA: San Diego Super 60 League
When: March 26 through May 16 at Mid-City Gymnasium in San Diego. NCAA sanctioned for April 14-19.
Contact Ollie Goulston for further information at 619/234-5600
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Spring Developmental League
When: March through May High
School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further information
contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310) 326-3060, fax
(310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Youth Level Tournaments:
Capistrano Valley, CA:
South Coast Stars/One Tuff School of Basketball AAU
Tournament
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 1 & 2, 2000.
Tournament is open to Boys 9U, 10U. Cost of the tournament is $300 per team. All AAU rules
apply. All games will be played at Capo Valley High School in South Orange County. Any
questions, please contact Scott McClain at (714) 576-4801.
Los Angeles, CA: Slam-n-Jam Super Hoops Spectacular
When: Early April (Thurs-Sun) Played in
the Carson, Compton, Long Beach and San Fernando Valley areas. For Boys: 3rd, 4th,
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th grades and Jr. Boys (high school players with remaining
eligibility). For Girls: 5th/th, 7th/8th, high school varsity and High School
All-Star traveling teams (Must have 1998-99 eligibility). Contact: Rich Goldberg (818)
995-3761 or Issy Washington at (310) 532-0622.
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Spring Break Classic & Girls AAU Soputh
Bay District Tournament
When: Early April. High School,
JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th grades, high
School JV and Varsity, 10, 11, 12, 13 & Under. Held at various South Bay High Schools.
For further information contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510.
Phone (310) 326-3060, fax (310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Beach Cities (LA): Beach Cities Basketball Club Tournament
When: Early April Beach Cities Basketball Club
will be hosting a tournament for 10-U through 17-U boys teams.Teams will play a minimum of
three games (usually this turns out to be four) for $275. Inquiries can be faxed to (310)
374-4019. For futher information
call (310) 374-6623 or e-mail docbrown@beachnet.gen.ca.us
San Diego, CA: San Diego
Easter Jam Session
When: Early April National age division
tournament (10-18), including separate divisions for boys high school varsity and high
school all-sart traveling divisions. Tournament will be a sellout. Call High 5 America,
Ollie Goulston at (800) 676-4872 for further information.
Clovis, CA: Clovis West Hustlin' Eagles AAU Tournament
When: April 14-16, 2000 @ Clovis West HS for 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade
teams. Cost is $200/team if received by 3/24/00 ($250 after that). Four games guaranteed.
If you need more info please contact me (559) 434-0341. You may also contact the head boys
basket ball coach at Clovis West High School -- Vance Walberg (559) 431-6600 ext 6110
Saddleback Valley, CA: Saddleback College Basketball Tournamnent
When: April 17th-23, 2000 for grades 6,7,and 8.
Tournament fee is $275.00. The tournament is open to any All-Net or traveling team. If you
have any questions contact Andy Ground at 949 595 3172 or at work 714 956 4872.
Southern California: AAU Southern
Pacific Championships
When: Mid April Boys divisions for 4th
grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade and Junior Boys
(for high school players with remaining HS eligibility) and 19U. Played in the Southern
California Area. Winners of each grade division will advance to the National AAU Boys
Champinoships at various sites in the USA. For more information contact Issy Washington
(310) 532-0622 or Charles Matthews (909) 247-5880.
Lake Elsinore, CA: Elinsore
Jaguars May Day Tournament
When: Late April-Early May 7th Grade Boys & Under Tournament, games played
at Elsinore High School, located in Lake Elsinore. $200 with four game guarantee. Fee, $200.00 For more information, contact Mike Horton at (909) 674-4957,
Grayland Schuler at (909) 678-7759, or e-mail wallie@pe.net
| April NorCal Events: |
Sacramento, CA:
SSA adidas Sacramento Area Spring League
When: April 8 through May 4th for unsigned
seniors and junior primarily. Games will be played on Saturdays. Those interested in
entering a team may call Bryan Mitchell at 366-7107.
Tracy, CA ; Manteca,
CA Turn Up The Heat Youth Tournament
When: April
1-2, 2000. Entry no fee of $225 per team, minimum guarantee three
games. Boys Youth tournament for 10-U,11-U,12-U,13-U & 14-U. For additional
information, contact Matt Scarlata at 209-833-1744, fax 209-835-8312 or matt@courtsidesports.com
Alameda, CA; AAU Region Qualifying Tournament #3
When: April 7-9 various sites throughout
Alameda. For additional information, contact Rick
Lynch at 925-939-9998.
Sacramento, CA; Sacramento
Area AAU Regional Qualifying Tournament #2
When: April 15-16, 2000. various sites
throughout Sacramento. For additional information, contact Charles Baldwin at 916-369-2750
Woodside/Menlo Park,
CA (Norcal) : ARC/ NorCal ARC Bay Area Basketbrawl
When:
Mid April. Open to traveling teams in
Boys' & Girls'. NCAA Certified
Event. Played at outstanding sites:
Menlo College and Woodside High. Last year's tournament saw more than 50 teams
participate. Divisions: Girls: 8th grade; 7th grade; 6th grade. Cost: All Divisions: $295
- Guaranteed 3 games. Make all cashiers checks or money orders payable to ARC. Send
entry fees and rosters to Rich Goldberg 15155 Weddington Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411.
Deadline: Entry Fees and Rosters Must Be In By April 4, 1999 - No Exceptions! Admission
will be charged at the door, with tournament passes available. All teams need to have
birth certificates and report cards available upon request. If challenged, a player
without proof of age and/or grade will be declared ineligible. For more info, e-mail:
hoopstars@archoops.com or call (818) 995-3761 or (818) 891-3988. Note the new fax number:
(818) 906-8990. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com
for further information.
All of the following are NCAA Certified Events (which means that college coaches can be in attendance for evaluations of players during open evaluation periods.
| April Other States: Youth tournaments |
Las Vegas, Nevada : Annual Nike Las Vegas
Easter Classic
When: April 19-22, 2000 This is a very
competitive tournament with entries done on a first come, first served basis. Many
college coaches in attendance. DIVISIONS: Boys: 12U, 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U (must have HS
eligibility left) Girls: 12U, 14U, 17U. Birthday as of January 1 determines a players age.
17U Must have high school eligibility remaining. This year more than 156 teams
participating. For brochure and further details contact Mae Fisher (702) 873-8894.
Phoenix, AZ : BCI Boys Senior/Junior Prep Tournament
When: Spring Break. Where: Phoenix
Arizona. Boys, Grades 11-12. For Info Call (602) 252-6001
Fort Collins, CO: Dish the Rock
Invitational Tournament.
When: Mid April. Where: Fort Collins, Colorado.
Tournament for Boys, grades 6-9. For further information contact Salies Perry (303)
337-2925
Louisville, KY: Derby Classic All-Star Game
When: Late April Where: Freedom Hall,
Louisville, KY. Top basketball senior prep stars from around the country will compete. For
last year's full rosters here is a link.
| April Other States: NCAA Certified Events |
Downers Grove, Illinois: Centurion Classic
When: April 3-8, 2000, at Marquette
Manor Baptist Church. Contact Daniel Sheridan 630/960-1398
Syracuse, NY: Zebra Classic
When: April 5-8, 2000, at Nottingham
High School. Contact Michael Kyle 315/428-5350
Pittsburgh, PA: T.H.W.D. Pittsburgh Hoops Classic
When: April 6-8, 2000, at A.J. Palumbo
Center. Contact Richard Lovelace 724/733-7961
Bronx,NY: East Coast Basketball Sectionals
When: April 6-16, 2000 at Kips Bay Boys
& Girls Club in Contact David Nelson 718/802-6207
Salem, OR: Hoop All-Star Shootout (Boy's)
When: April 7, 2000 at The Hoop.
Contact Geoff Grass 503/361-7706
Mechanicsburg, PA: 2000 Roundball All-Star Weekend
When: April 7-8, 2000 at
Susquehanna Township High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Cumberland Valley High
School Contact Bill Gaffey 717/657-5117
Louisville, KY : Executive Inn East/West All-Star Classic
When: April 7-8, 2000, at Bellarmine
College. Contact David Zuberer 502/957-2676
Providence, RI: Hoop Group/Converse Jam Fest Tournament
When: April 7-9, 2000 at various
Providence area schools. Contact Robert Kennedy 732/212-1440
Camden, NJ: April Showers Perennial Powers High School
Basketball Championship
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Rutgers, The
State Universtiy of New Jersey. Contact Dawud Abdur-Rahkman 610/740-9460
Phoenix, AZ: BCI Spring Tip Off
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Grand Canyon
University and Phoenix College. Contact Louise Martin 602/252-6001
Starkville, MS: Black History Classic
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Mississippi
State University. Contact Chokwe Lumumba 601/353-4455
Hampton, and Newport News, VA: Boo Williams Spring Invitational
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Hamption
University and Hampton and Newport News School Systems. Contact Boo Williams 757/825-1490
Villanova, PA: Charlie Weber Invitational
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Villanova
University. Contact Charlie Weber 703/256-0727
River Grove, ILL: Illinois Basketball Classic
When: April 7-9, 2000 at Triton
College. Contact Terrance Head 847/540-0679
St. Louis, MO: Adidas All American Boys Basketball Shootout
When: April 7-9, 2000 at various high
schools in Ferguson, Florissant, and St. Louis. Contact David Peeters 314/692-1212
Wauwatosa, WI: 2000 Wisconsin AAU Boys' Basketball Championships
When: April 7-9, 14-16, 2000 at Wisconsin
Lutheran College and Whitnall High School. Contact Allan Tetzlaff 262/786-4600
Solon, OH: Solon Cage Classic
When: April 7-16, 2000 at Solon
High School. Pat Ciccantelli 330/676-1556
Ogden, UT: USA Junior Nationals Utah All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 8, 2000 at Weber State
University. Contact Gene Edwards
Columbus, OH: USA Junior Nationals Ohio All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 8, 2000 at Ohio State
University. Contact Gene Edwards
Des Moines, Iowa: 2000 Region XI All-Star Game
When: April 8, 2000 at Drake University
Contact Russ Jones 515/291-5057
Wichita, KS: Big Time Shootout
When: April 8, 2000 at Wichita State
University. Contact Greg Swaim 405/377-4667
Elizabeth, NJ: EKB High School/Junior College Showcase
When:April 8, 2000 at Dunn Sports
Center. Contact Edward Butler 212/576-6448
Aiken, SC: Networks Spring Fling 2000
When: April 8, 2000 at the Odell Weeks
Center. Contact Kevin Nunley 919/501-2050
Birmingham, AL: Gerald Snider's Basketball Recruiting Service Spring
Showcase/Unsigned Senior Camp
When: April 8, 2000 at Wallace Bell Gym
at UAB. Contact Gerald Snider 662/534-6175
Spring, TX: Great American Shoot-Out
When: April 8, 2000 at Spring High
School. Contact Mike Kunstadt 972/254-3657
Cocoa, FL: Ballstars Spring Showcase and State and National
J.C. All-Star Game
When: April 8, 2000 Brevard Community
College. Contact Rick Ball 850/932-5033
Des Moines, Iowa: FutureStars Spring Shootout
When: April 8-9, 2000 at the Knapp
& Bell Center at Drake University. Contact Van Coleman 800/659-9522
Houston, TX: Senior Basketball Classic 2000
When: April 8-9, 2000 at Fonde
Recreation. Contact Phyllis Dallas 713/226-4459
Plano, TX: Adidas/Texas Bluechip Spring Shootout
When: April 8-9, 2000 at Collin County
Community College. Contact Mitch Malone 972/390-9386
Columbus, OH: All-Ohio Slam-n-Jam Challenge & Nike Cup
Tournament Cleo Dumaree
When: April 8-9, 2000. Contact
Jerry Watson 614/861-0572
Pittsburgh, PA: Born2Run "The Game"
When: April 8-9, 2000 at LaRoche
College. Contact James Hoy 412/321-4597
Rockford, ILL: A.A.U. State Basketball Tournament
When: April 8-9, 2000 at Black Boys
& Girls Club. Contact Reggie Biffle 815/987-1620
Little Rock, ARK: Big Time Shootout
When: April 9, 2000 at Central Arkansas
University. Contact Greg Swaim 405/377-4667
Jackson, MS: USA Junior Nationals Mississippi All State
Basketball Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Millsaps
College. Contact Gene Edwards
Reading, PA: USA Junior Nationals Pennsylvania All State
Basketball Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Albright
College. Contact Gene Edwards
Charlottesville, VA: USA Junior Nationals Virginia All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Albermarle High
School. Contact Gene Edwards
Huntington, WVA: USA Junior Nationals West Virginia All State
Basketball Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Marshall
University. Contact Gene Edwards
New Britain, CT: USA Junior Nationals New England All State
Basketball Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Central Connecticut
State University Contact Gene Edwards
Ft. Mill, SC: Top 100 Basketball Recruiting Showcase
When: April 9, 2000 at the Charlotte
Hornets Training Facility Contact Wayne Otto 828/264-9547
Wichita, KS: USA Amateur Athletics Association Kansas All State
Basketball Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Wichita State
University. Contact Gene Edwards
Des Moines, Iowa: USA Junior Nationals Iowa All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at North High
School. Contact Gene Edwards
Baton Rouge, LA: USA Junior Nationals Louisiana All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Louisiana State
University. Contact Gene Edwards
Baltimore, MD: USA Junior Nationals Maryland All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Catonsville
Community College. Contact Gene Edwards
Ypsilanti, MI: USA Junior Nationals Michigan All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at Eastern Michigan
University. Contact Gene Edwards
Minneapolis, MN: USA Junior Nationals Minnesota All State Basketball
Competition
When: April 9, 2000 at the University
of Minnesota. Contact Gene Edwards
Elon College, NC: HoopsIQ.com Unsigned Senior Slam N' Jam
When: April 9, 2000 at Elon College.
Contact Mike Palmer 919/787-1418
Coppell, TX: Great American Shoot-Out
When: April 9, 2000 at Coppell High
School. Contact Mike Kunstadt 972/254-3657
Plainfield, ILL: Illinois Spot-Lite Spring-Under-Classmen Shoot-Out
When: April 9, 2000 at Plainfield High
School. Contact Larry Butler 708/687-8641
Wooster, OH: OHSBCA (Ohio High School Basketball Coaches
Association)Workout
When: April 9, 2000 at College of
Wooster. Contact Sharon Kaplan 614/873-1780
Miami, FL: Ballstars Spring Showcase
When: April 9, 2000 at Msgr. Pace High
School. Contact Rick Ball 850/932-5033
Scottsdale, AZ: Ballstars Spring Showcase State J.C. and State H.S.
All-Star Games
When: April 14, 2000 at
Scottsdale Community College. Contact Rick Ball 850/932-5033
Warren, MI: Motown Jamfest
When: April 14, 2000 at Macomb County
Community College. Contact Clayton Woodard 313/535-2498
Fayetteville, ARK: AAO Boys Top 25 Camp
When: April 14-15, 2000 at Fayetteville
High School. Contact David Ferrell 501/442-9979
Winston Salem, NC: Atlantic Coast/USA Hoops Challenge
When: April 14-15, 2000 at Wake Forest
University. Contact Rob Kennedy and Bob Gibbons 732/212-1440
Prince Georges County, MD: Potomac Valley AAU Boys Basketball Championship
Tournament
When:April 14-16, 2000 at various high
schools. Contact Norman Smith 202/889-6260
Austin, TX: Great American Shoot-Out
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Westlake
High School and the University of Texas. Contact Mike Kunstadt 972/254-3657
Houston, TX: Houston Superstars Texas Classic II
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Jack Yates
High School. Contact Jalon T. Debbs 281/261-8545
Richmond, VA: Richmond Shootout
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Virginina
Commonwealth University Contact Tony Squire 804/233-8992
Jefferson City, TN: Smoky Mountain Shootout
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Carson-Newman
College. Contact Charles Benson 423-0051
Lower Merion, PA: World Jr. Int. Tournament
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Lower
Merrion High School. Contact Richard Marcucci 856/629-8243
Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Showcase Camp - Juco Division
When: April 14-15, 2000 at Salt Lake
Lutheran High School. Contact Bob Wood 801/298-1076
New Haven, CT: Connecticut Select
When: April 14-16, 2000 at Yale
University - Payne Whitney. Contact Wayne Simone 203/596-9264
Greenville, South Carolina: Gerald Snider's Basketball Recruiting Service
Unsigned Senior Camp/Spring Showcase
When: April 15, 2000 at Fuman
University Activity Center. Contact Gerald Snider 662/534-6175
Newton, NC: HoopsIQ.com Spring Shootout
When: April 15, 2000 at Newton-Conover
High School. Contact Mike Palmer 919/787-1418
Kenner, LA: Mississippi Basketball Association Spring Jam Fest
Showcase
When: April 15, 2000 at Galatas Gym.
Contact Clifford Baptiste, Jr. 228/586-0288
Indianapolis, IA: Hoosier Basketball Magazine's Boys' Top 40 Workout
When: April 15, 2000 at Pike High
School. Contact Garry Donna 317/925-8200
Rochester, MI: Prep Spotlight All-State Shootout
When:April 15, 2000 at Oakland
University. Contact Vince Baldwin 313/864-7215
Philadelphia, PA: ISAA Exposure Basketball Shootout (men)
When: April 15, 2000 at the Community
College of Philadelphia Contact Fred Dukes III 215/751-8211
Atlanta, GA: 2000 Spring Exposure Clinic
When: April 15, 2000 at Southeast
Atlanta Park . Contact Bryan Bartley 404/817-6937
Winston-Salem, NC: Southern Invitational Exposure Clinic
When: April 15-16, 2000 at Wake Forest
University/Lawrence Joel Colisseum. Contact Robert Kennedy & Bob Gibbons
732/212-1440
New Hope, PA: Solebury Showcase
When: April 15-16, 2000 at Solebury
School. Contact Cleve Christie 609/394-8687
Altamonte Springs, FL: Winning Ways Rising Stars Boys Prep Revue
When: April 15-16, 2000 Contact at Lake
Brantley Athletic Complex. Barry Mestel 407/339-9053
Louisville, KY: Hoop Stars Classic
When: April 15-16, 2000 at Male High School.
Contact Eddie Ford 270/322-8717
Lebanon, TN: Gerald Snider's Basketball Recruiting Service
Unsigned Senior Camp
When: April 16, 2000 Contact at
Cumberland University. Gerald Snider 662/534-6175
Toronto, Ontario: Toronto Jamboree '2000
When: April 16, 2000 at Northern High
School. Contact Ro Russ 416/398-1355
East Peoria, ILL: Flash's Pepsi Spring Hoops Review
When: April 16, 2000 at Illinois
Central College. Contact Bill Flanagan 309/693-8548
Amherst, NY: 2000 Team ACE Western New York All-Star Classic
When: April 17, 2000 at Sweet Home High
School Gym Contact Paul Schintzius 716/876-1793
St. Louis, MO: Illinois Spot-Lite I-55 Exposure Shoot-Out
When: April 18, 2000 at St. Louis
University. Contact Larry Butler 708/687-8641
Huntington Station, NY: Metro All-Star Classic
When: April 18. 2000 at Walt Whitman
High School. Contact Debbie Skinner 516/452-0751
South Orange, NJ: Metropolitan Top 100 Clinic
When: April 18-19, 2000 at Seton Hall
University. Contact Robert Kennedy 732/212-1440
Raleigh, NC: HoopsIQ.com Spring Shootout
When: April 19, 2000 at Millbrook High
School Contact Mike Palmer 919/787-1418
Sharon, PA: Sharon Lions Club Hoyle Basketball Tournament
When: April 19-22, 2000 at Sharon
Senior High School Contact Joe Viola 800/353-5176
| May 2000 |
| SoCal Events: |
Los Angeles, CA: ARC Instructional Academy Spring Session
When:
Continuing through June Develop the skills to become a
top high school player. Traveling teams will be formed. Any team can enter league
competition. ARC division tournament for all teams after completion of league play, plus
eventual regional and national tournaments. Former ARC players include NBA Stars: Jason
Kidd, Shawn Kemp, Byron Scott, Don MacLean, Trevor Wilson, Tracy Murray, Mitchell Butler,
Chris Mills, Sean Higgins, Steve Kerr, Sean Rooks, Tom Hammonds, Dwayne Schintzius, Ronnie
Grandison, Darrick Martin, and James Cotton. Games and league play at North Hollywood
High, Pierce College in Woodland Hills, various schools in Burbank, Olive Rec Center, and
now in Orange County. For more
information, e-mail hoopstars@archoops.com, or call (818) 995-3761. Snail mail to ARC,
15155 Weddington Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. Or visit the ARC website at http://www.archoops.com for more current information.
Los Angeles/Inland
Empire, CA: Annual Slam-N-Jam Spring League
When: continuing through May Games are
played on Saturdays and Sundays. For Boys 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade,
Future Stars (primarily for high school freshmen and sophomores) and Varsity (for players
with high school eligibility). Separate Slam-N-Jam leagues will be held in Los Angeles and
the Inland Empire areas. This has been called by some the "Rolls Royce" of boys
basketball Spring Legues." Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious boys
basketball leagues in the country. A key recruiting event for major college coaches. For
more information contact Issy Washington (310) 532-0622
Torrance, CA: 4 "D" Stars Spring Developmental League
When: March through May High
School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further information
contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310) 326-3060, fax
(310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com.
Long Beach, CA: RoadDoggs BCI Qualifying Tournament
When: May 5,6,7, 2000 and May 12,13,14 if necessary.
10u,11u,12u,13u,14u, high school and prep no more. Games will played throughout the Long
Beach area with Long Beach Jordan High School serving as the host site. For additional
information, contact Grady Rosborough, (310) 537-1673.
San Diego/Vista, CA: Future Stars Springtime Jamboree
When: Early May (TBA). Boys and Girls Teams, Grades 5-12. Games played at
University High School. 4 boys divisions, and 4 girls divisions: 5th/6th grade, 7th grade,
8th grade, high school. Eight teams in each division. $150 per team. Contact: Future Stars
Basketball Club, 623 S. Santa Fe Ave, Suite B, Vista, CA., (619) 726-4408 or (619)
969-0727
Lake Elsinore, CA: 1st Annual
Elinsore Jaguars May Day Tournament
When: Late April-Early May (TBA) 7th Grade Boys & Under Tournament, games played
at Elsinore High School, located in Lake Elsinore. $200 with four game guarantee. Fee, $200.00 For more information, contact Mike Horton at (909) 674-4957,
Grayland Schuler at (909) 678-7759, or e-mail wallie@pe.net
Santa Ana, CA: ARC Razorbacks
Invitational Tournament
When: Early May (TBA) ARC Razorbacks are hosting
their annual Invitational Tournament May 7-9 at Santa Ana College. Tournament is open to
6th, 7th 8th grade Boys and 7th, 8th grade Girls. CIF rules, 3 game guarantee. Cost is
$200 per team.
Torrance, CA: 4"D"- BCI Golden State Classic Tournament
When:
Mid to Late May (TBA) High
School, JV & Varsity, Boys 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. Girls 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
grades, and varsity. Held at various South Bay High Schools. For further information
contact Renaldo Henry-Ala at P.O. Box 5023, Torrance, CA 90510. Phone (310) 326-3060, fax
(310) 326-3062. Or check the 4 "D" Website at http://www.4dbasketball.com. Also
sponsored by Hoopmasters and now affiliated with BCI.
Porterville, CA: Porterville
Wildcats Boys & Girls Tournament
When:
May 13 & 14, 2000 Air
conditioned gymnasium, 4 game guarantee, entry fee $250.00. New facilities.
For further information contact Mike McGregor, 1501 N. Lowery, Porterville, CA 93257, call 559-782-8710
Pomona, CA: Cal Poly Pomona
Girls Spring Showcase Tournament
When:
Friday May 19, Saturday May 20, Sunday May 21, 2000. @ Cal Cal Poly Pomona Kellogg Gymnasium &
Darlene May Gym 3801 West Temple Ave Pomona, CA 91768. Entry is
$200.00 per team. Entry fee includes a minimum of 3 games. Please mail non-refundable
$100.00 deposit check to Tournament Director. (This ensures your spot in the bracket)
Entry is on a first come basis. Please make checks payable to CAL POLY POMONA WOMENS
BASKETBALL. Note: Deposit checks received after bracket is full, will be returned.
For furthre information, contact: Paul B.Thomas, Head Womens Basketball
Coach, Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 West Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 | 909 869-2824
Office | 909 629-1385 Home | 10-U, 12-U, 13-U Girls.
San Diego/Poway, CA: High Five
America Memorial Day Tournament
When: Late May TBA. The entry fee is $300 per team. For further information be sure to check the High Five America Website or contact High Five
America's General Manager and Tournament Director, David Axelson at High Five America c/o
The SportCenter at USIU, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. (619) 536-3211
Ext. 114 or (619) 536-5199. E-mail: daxelso1@san.rr.com
Los Angeles, CA: Annual
Inter-City B-Ball Memorial Day Classic
When: Late May TBA Separate divisions
for Boys 5-9th grades and High School (Must have remaining HS eligibility). Separate
divisions for girls, Jr. High and High School (must have remaining HS eligibility).
Contact Sam Minor at (310) 632-6100 or (310) 604-3457 for further information.
Fresno, CA: 3rd Annual Mats' Madness Tournament (formerly adidas
Hoops Summit )
When: Memorial Day Weekend, 2000 Where:
Fresno, California. Sponsored by EBO-EA and adidas. Featuring some of the top travel teams
from around California and the West Coast, and some of the top players. For further
information, contact EBO's Darren Matsubara (see our link on SoCal Clubs for further information).
San Diego, CA:
1st Annual Rising Stars BCI Regional/National Qualifier
When: May 27-29 (Memorial Day Weekend). Rising Stars
will be hosting a BCI National Regional Qualifier tournament over the Memorial Day holiday
weekend. The tournament is for teams and players ages 10U through High School. If
you want additional information or want to register and reserve a spot in the tournament
contact: Marlon Wells (619) 340-9978 or e-mail him at marlonwells@yahoo.com or you can contact Ollie
Goulston at ogoulston@yahoo.com for additional
details.
San Diego, CA: Memorial
Weekend Hoops Festival
When: Late May TBA For Boys 5-9th
grades and Junior Boys (Must have remaining HS eligibility). Played in the San Diego Area.
Many of the top Southern California all star traveling teams participated in last year's
tournament. Call High 5 America, Ollie Goulston at (800) 676-4872 for further information.
San Diego, CA: Annual San
Diego Sharks Memorial Day Classic
When: Late May TBA For Boys and Girls
10U-High School. Played in San Diego. Contact Jimmy Brooks at (619) 485-5558 or (619)
676-9622 (fax).
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West Lafayette, IN: 7th Annual Spiece Run-N-Slam All-Star
Classic
When: May 5-7, 2000 Where: Purdue
University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Another top flight all-star classic featuring some of
the top talent from across the midwest and the country. Not during an exposure
period, so there won't be college coaches present, but some of the top teams from
traveling teams will be there, as well as a number of scouting services.
Charlottesville, VA:
1st Annual Bob Gibbons--Hoop Group Southern Invitational
When: May 5-7, 2000. Where: University of
Virginia. All Star Sports Publications
and the Hoop Group will stage the first annual
tournament which will run at the same time as the Spiece tournament. Likewise,
no college coaches, but Gibbons' All-Star Report will use the event to evaluate players in
attendance, and other scouting services will be there too.
Fairfield, OH: Northern
Cincinnati AAU Tournament
When: Early May Where: Fairfield, Ohio
Toledo, OH : Toledo Player's AAU Tournament
When: Mid May Where: Savage Hall,
Toledo, Ohio.