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.

January 2000 February 2000 March 2000 April 2000 May 2000 June 2000
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, CARockfish 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, CASan 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, CADouble 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, CADada 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, CARockfish 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.

Buena Park, CA:  Great 8 Classic Basketball Tournamnent
When: April 14-15, 2000 @
Buena Park Boys & Girls Club, 7758 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621. Players eligibility: For boys 14U/7th and 8th grade, (birthday as of September 1, 2000). No high school players allowed. Entry deadline: Thursday April 6, 2000, entry fee, rosters and verification of age/grade. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of two games, CIF rules apply. Team trophies and awards will be awarded for first and second place. Team trophy for third place. All Tournament and MVP will be selected. Entry fee: $250.00 per team. Rosters are due with the entry fee by April 6, 2000. Admission will be charged at the door, $1.00 per day per adult. Kids free. For further information call Coach Couso, at 213-240-1818 or Kevin at the Buena Park Boys and Girls Club at 714-522-7259
.

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, CASSA 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 cashier’s 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 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL. Note: Deposit checks received after bracket is full, will be returned.   For furthre information, contact: Paul B.Thomas,  Head Women’s 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).

May Other States

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.