AAU Boys Basketball National Championships Kick Off
07/03/2018
Over 10,000 athletes will compete for bragging rights in the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships and Super Showcases. Here are all the details surrounding the big event.
Other than the warm weather and beaches, summertime means great competition for AAU basketball. Since 1888, the AAU has been the go-to organization for developing some of the top talents in the world, and they do not shy away from the level of talent that is on display at the AAU National Basketball Championship. The AAU plays a tremendous part in molding the top collegiate, and professional players in the country. Notable players such as Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat), Jason Tatum (Boston Celtics), Lonzo Ball (L.A. Lakers), and two-time MVP and three-time NBA champion Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) developed their skills within the AAU.
Besides future NBA superstardom, the national championships offer all athletes of all skill levels the chance to compete for a title, have fun and aid in character development and growth.
Having athletes with a variety of talent and skill levels makes the AAU National Basketball Championship a fun and exciting event for all individuals who participate and spectate.
Besides future NBA superstardom, the national championships offer all athletes of all skill levels the chance to compete for a title, have fun and aid in character development and growth.
Having athletes with a variety of talent and skill levels makes the AAU National Basketball Championship a fun and exciting event for all individuals who participate and spectate.
National Championship
This year's AAU National Basketball Championships will start on July 5th in Orlando, FL, and Hampton, VA, with events also taking place in Clarksville, TN, Greensboro, NC, Westminster, MD, and Las Vegas, NV.
July 5-July 8 starts 10U and 11U East Coast DIII – Hampton, VA.
July 5-July 9 starts 8th Grade Boys and 14U DI/DII/DIII - Orlando, FL.
July 9-July13 starts 5th Grade Boys, 9U DI/DII, and 11U DI/DII - Orlando, FL.
July 6-July 11 starts 4th Grade Boys and 10U DI/DII - Clarksville, TN.
July 10-July 15 starts 8U and 7U – Westminster, MD.
July 19 – July 24 starts 7th Grade Boys and 13U DI/DII - Greensboro, NC.
NCAA Certified Events
For college coaches who are interested in seeing some of the nation's top talent, NCAA Certified events will take place July 18 – July 22 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. These events will feature 15U DI/DII, 16U DI/DII, 17U DI/DII, and 19U DI/DII teams.
AAU Super Showcases
Super Showcase events will be held on July 25 – July 29 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL, and July 20 – July 22 in Las Vegas NV. All AAU National Basketball Championship NCAA Certified events and AAU Super Showcases are within the NCAA viewing period, and teams have met all requirements for NCAA certification.
Livestream
The AAU, in partnership with FloHoops, will provide live coverage of over 1,500 AAU National Basketball Championship and Super Showcase games, along with archived video and exclusive content from nationally recognized teams and athletes. Below is a link for you to view select events.
For more details on the AAU National Basketball Championship events and a full list of result, schedules and eligibility information, visit your sports website below.
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