Boy Divisions – NACBA North America Chinese Basketball Association

Boys’ Divisions

Boys Junior 18U Division

$850 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: The Boys Junior 18 and under division is one of the toughest to win as it is littered with rising young high school ballers with “GAME”. In 2023, the NY Titans Red captured the B18u Championship and will look to repeat in 2024. Who will rise to the challenge?

Additional Eligibilities: Anyone who turns 19 after June 1st will be eligible to participate in the tournament and in each of their respective age divisions.

*Note: All participants can only play for one team throughout the tournament.

Division Formats:

6-12 teams
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship Games to be played on Sunday

Boys Youth 16U Division

$850 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: In 2024, the NACBA is proud to be hosting the inaugural Boys 16u division. Lunar NYC captured the final Boys 15u championship in 2023. Who will capture the first 16u championship

Additional Eligibilities: Anyone who turns 17 after June 1st will be eligible to participate in the tournament and in each of their respective age divisions.

*Note: All participants can only play for one team throughout the tournament.

Division Formats:

4-8 teams
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship Games to be played on Sunday

Boys Youth 14U Division

$850 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: In 2024, the NACBA is proud to be hosting the inaugural Boys 14u division. 2023 saw the ACABA Elite Showcase 13 team capture the Boys 13u championship. Who will step up this year?

Additional Eligibilities: Anyone who turns 15 after June 1st will be eligible to participate in the tournament and in each of their respective age divisions.

*Note: All participants can only play for one team throughout the tournament.

Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-8 teams
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship Games to be played on Sunday

Boys Youth 12U Division

*Only if 4 or more teams can commit

$850 Entry Fee, plus NACBA fee ($50/$150), plus $200 Refundable Deposit

Description: In 2024, the NACBA is proud to be hosting the inaugural Boys 12u division. Chinese youth basketball is growing annually and hosting this division gives them the opportunity to continue their passion.

Additional Eligibilities: Anyone who turns 13 after June 1st will be eligible to participate in the tournament and in each of their respective age divisions.

*Note: All participants can only play for one team throughout the tournament.

Teams interested in participating in this division should inform us as soon as possible so that we can network with other teams with the same interest.

Division Formats:

4-8 teams
Each team is guaranteed to play in a minimum of 3 games throughout the tournament
After initial round robin group play, select teams from each group will advance into the playoff/championship round. A consolation round may be held contingent upon the number of teams entered.
Championship Games to be played on Sunday

Eligibilities & Rules Applicable to all Divisions:

Open to all participants of direct Chinese descent. Participants must be at least 25% Chinese (at least one grandparent must be 100% Chinese)
At the tournament, all participants must be able to present official photo identification, passport, birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.) which proves their age and/or nationality. If a protest is lodged, the burden of proof is on each player to prove eligibility. Players should bring original copies of parents/grandparents documentation as verification if they feel that their eligibility will be challenged. Failure to do so will result in the player(s) disqualification from the tournament.
Use of ineligible players will result in forfeiture of all games played and additional sanctions including, but not limited to, team disqualification from the tournament.

Game Formats Applicable to all Divisions: