Jr. NBA Summer League
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Did you know the NBA recommends youth 12 & under primarily play 3 on 3 basketball?


Why?  In 3 on 3 players receive 4x as many opportunities to shoot, dribble, pass, and defend the basketball.  These additional opportunities to be involved help players build skills faster and have more fun!


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Official Youth League of NBA & WNBA


Skill Development & (10) 3x3 League Games!

Jr. NBA League


How to Join a Team
  1. Players can be registered individually, as a partial team, or full team of 5 players. Coaches & buddies can be requested at registration or any time after. 

  2. Players will be placed in a competition level based on the age and skill level indicated at registration.

  3. Each player will be placed on a team and provided an officially licensed NBA or WNBA jersey to wear.

  • How our League Works

     

    Each session players participate in an age-appropriate and NBA-developed skill improvement session and play (2) 16-minute 3x3 Jr. NBA League games. 

     

    In addition to fun-filled games, players will be taught sport values such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.

     

    Each session lasts 1 hr with the younger age groups starting first. Exact team schedules will be released after the registration period.

     

    No additional practices or time commitment is required.

     

    Each team requires a volunteer coach or parent to provide bench motivation and ensure equal playing time.

  • How Volunteer Coaching Works

    Volunteer coaching with GO 3x3 is different! We don't require you to lead practices or come up with skill development lessons - we do that! Volunteer coaches encourage their team during the Jr. NBA lead skill development session and coach their team during their 3x3 games.

     

    Parents or guardians can volunteer to coach a team by electing to do so while registering a child.

     

    Community members can also volunteer to coach by simply following the steps below: 

    (1) Click Join A Team to create a profile which requires your name and contact information.

    (2) Click register as a coach and choose your preferred age group.

    (3) We will contact you with more details.

  • 3x3 Game Rules & Tactics

    FOR ALL LEVELS.
    • Game Length – (2) 16-minute games. Running clock.
    • Time Between games – One (1) minute
    • Extra Period – Coin flip decides possession and then the first basket wins.
    • Free Throws -  One attempt, worth 2 or 3 points depending on the foul location.
    • Scoring - All field goals: two (2) points, no 3-point field goals in Rookie or Starter Divisions.
    • Timeouts - One 30-second timeout is permitted per 16 minutes. Game clock stops during time out.
    • Start of Game - Possession begins with the home team.
    • Dead Ball - After each scoring basket or dead ball, players must check ball to resume play.
    • After any checked ball, the ball must be passed in (not dribbled).
    • No shot clock - however, no stalling is allowed. The referee, court monitor or Jr. NBA staff member may institute a 30 second clock at any time. After a team has been warned about stalling, failure to hit the rim on the offensive possession within 30 seconds will result in loss of possession. The referee will count down the final 5 seconds.
    • All jump balls become possession of the defensive team.
    • Playing Time - Equal playing time
    • Set Defense - Only player-to-player defense throughout the competition. No Zone Defense.
    • Length of Time for a Free-Throw – Ten (10) seconds
    • Number of Players Permitted on Free Throw Lane - The offense may have three (3) players on the lane, including the shooter. The defense may have three (3) players on the lane
     
    FOR ROOKIE LEVELS
    • Double Team - Double-team/crowding is not allowed throughout the competition
    • Stealing From the Dribbler - Stealing from a dribbler is not allowed throughout the competition
    • 5 Seconds Closely Guarded - Not applicable

  • Age Appropriate Modifications

    GO 3x3 Jr. NBA League follows evidence based recommendations from USA Basketball & the NBA on ball size, hoop height and court marking recommendations.

    Our Rookie I division will play on 8ft hoops, with a 27.5 basketball and an 11ft freethrow line.
    Our Rookie II division will play on 8ft hoops, with a 27.5 basketball and a 14ft freethrow line.

    Our Rookie III division will play on 9ft hoops, with a 27.5 basketball and a 14ft freethrow line.
    Our Starter division will play on 10ft hoops with a 28.5 basketball and a 14ft freethrow line.
    Our All-Star division will play on 10ft hoops with a gender specific basketball and a 15ft freethrow line.

Grades K-6th 

Beginner & Competitive levels


Includes NBA or WNBA jersey

Frequently Asked Questions