Boys Jam Fest


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Jam FestsThe Nation’s Leading Provider of Grassroots Basketball Exposure Events.

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THE HOOP GROUP DIFFERENCE

The Hoop Group is THE premier grassroots basketball events platform, delivering elite-level tournaments that combine high-level competition, top-tier organization, and unmatched exposure opportunities. Known for hosting some of the most competitive and well-run events in the country, we take pride in utilizing top-quality venues and creating an environment that attracts college coaches, scouts, and media from across the nation.

Our proven track record includes a distinguished alumni base, featuring players who have competed at the highest levels of college basketball and the NBA, as well as former staff members now working in coaching and operations roles throughout College Basketball. At the core of our mission is a commitment to providing athletes with a clear path to the next level while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, competition, and organization.

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Schedule & Registration
Oct 4
Central NY Fall Jam Fest Boys // 10U-17U
SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY
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Oct 11-12
Fall Jersey Jam Fest Boys // 10U-17U
MSK Manalapan & Hoop Group HQ Manalapan & Neptune, NJ
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Oct 11-12
Fall New England Jam Fest Boys // 10U-17U
Dana Barros, Mass Premier & Starland Sportsplex Massachusetts
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HG AT THE FOREFRONT OF GRASSROOTS BASKETBALL

Hoop Group has consistently set the pace for how grassroots events are run. Our forward-thinking approach has helped shape the modern basketball event experience, raising the bar for athletes, coaches, and programs nationwide.

First to

  • INDEPENDENT CIRCUIT with the Boys Hoop Group Showcase League, which has now grown to include both Girls and Academic-specific platforms
  • CONVENTION CENTER FACILITY with our premier event, Pitt Jam Fest, which was the first to feature 30+ courts under 1 roof
  • FRIDAY NIGHT SHOWCASE GAMES with set match-ups to entice college coaches
  • ELAM ENDING OVERTIME was implemented with the help of Rob Kennedy, one of the founding members of TBT.

NCAA Division 1 Live events

  • All teams MUST complete NCAA certification to participate PRIOR to the event
PROVEN PRODUCT

Hoop Group has consistently set the pace for how grassroots events are run. Our forward-thinking approach has helped shape the modern basketball event experience, raising the bar for athletes, coaches, and programs nationwide.

All Events

  • Coaches from every level of college basketball attend Hoop Group Jam Fests 
  • Hoop Group jam fests take place in premier venues throughout the East Coast and beyond 
  • Programs from all 50 states and 10+ countries attend hoop group jam fests annually 
  • The nation's most recognized media outlets and scouting services have made Hoop Group Jam Fests an annual stop  
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Testimonials

Lonnie Lowry K-Low Elite Program Director

"Hoop Group tournaments have been a great place for our kids to see different high level competition. There are coaches in attendance at every single level, which helps all our players get the proper exposure they need to play at the next level. Our kids thrive in the high intensity of the games when you must win to advance in bracket play."

MARCUS DOCKERY UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

"I WANT TO COMPETE AGAINST EVERYBODY SO BOO WILLIAMS IS A PLACE WHERE EVERY TEAM FROM DIFFERENT CIRCUITS GET TO PLAY. ITS JUST FUN."

TOMMY O'NEIL HARVARD FRESHMAN

"WOULDN'T BE PLAYING WHERE I AM TODAY WITHOUT THE EXPOSURE PLAYING AT HOOP GROUP GAVE ME. EASILY ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST COMPETITIVE LEAGUES."

Certification

*NCAA Certification is REQUIRED to participate in all Live Period Events!

This page includes links to user resource quick-reference guides and manuals including guidelines and step by step instructions for participants.

Basketball CertificationBBCS Registration

ALL INDIVIDIUALS INVOLVED IN COACHING ACTIVITIES will need to obtain a USAB Gold License. *Reminder: Returning users should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one.

Coach License

Teams, coaches, and athletes need to be registered. Returning coach and athlete users should RENEW their previous account and NOT create a new one.

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Cancellation Insurance
 

When registering for a Hoop Group event in any manner: online, over the telephone, or in person, customers are granted the opportunity to purchase Cancellation Insurance for an additional fee. Purchasing this insurance provides the following protections for the customer:

With Cancellation Insurance, the following conditions apply when a customer can no longer attend and/or participate in an event they were registered for: (i) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel prior to 7 days before the first day of an event, a customer is entitled to a full refund of the cost of the missed event. (ii) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel within 7 days of the first day of the event, the customer is entitled to a credit on said customer's account redeemable for any event within 13 months of the original purchase.

If Hoop Group has to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any event for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, facility cancellations, COVID-19, and general health concerns, customers with cancellation insurance will have the option to receive a credit redeemable for 13 months towards any future event or a full monetary refund of the purchase price (less their cancellation insurance and add-ons).

Without Cancellation Insurance, the following conditions apply when a customer can no longer attend and/or participate in an event they were registered for: (i) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel prior to 7 days before the first day of an event, a credit will be applied to customers account and is redeemable for any event within 13 months of the original purchase. (ii) When notifying Hoop Group of the need to cancel within 7 days of the first day of the event, no credit or refund whatsoever will be applied to the customer account.

If Hoop Group has to postpone, reschedule, or cancel any event for any reason, including but not limited to natural disasters, facility cancellations, COVID-19, and general health concerns, customers without Cancellation Insurance will receive a full credit redeemable for 13 months towards any future event.