Come see the top 16 grassroots basketball teams in the West compete to kick off GBOA Hoops 2008 at USC’s Galen Center! Top prospect Renardo Sidney leads the LA Dream Team in its quest to topple Reeves Nelson and top-seeded Pump N Run. The top teams earn berths to the GBOA Challenge of Champions tournament -- who wants it most?

Date: May 3-4, 2008
USC Galen Center
3400 S. Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Saturday, May 3
11:30am - 7:00pm - Qualifying Games
8:00pm - Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout and GBOA Post-Party
ALL DAY - GBOA/Shaun Livingston Foundation Sneaker Drive (including appearance by Shaun himself!)

Sunday, May 4
9:00am - 11:00am - Quarterfinals
11:30am - Semifinals
3:00pm - Finals
8:30am - 2:45 - GBOA 3-on-3 Challenge (open to the public - register now!!)

Saturday Pass $10 | Sunday Pass $10 | Weekend Pass $15

Hoops hotbed Chicago hosts GBOA North, featuring the top 16 teams from the Midwest & North. Detroit-based The Family looks to dominate with top prospects DaShonte Riley and Donnavan Kirk. Look for challenges to come from Chicago-area teams Illinois Mean Streets and Illinois Warriors as well as perennial powerhouse D1 Greyhounds (OJ Mayo's former team). With the GBOA Challenge of Champions tournament being held in Chicago in 2008, GBOA North teams will be fighting to punch their tickets to the main event in August.

Date: May 10-11, 2008
UIC PE Building
901 W. Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608

Saturday, May 10
8:30am - 7:15pm - Qualifying Games
4:00pm - Entertainment begins
8:00pm - Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout and GBOA Post-Party
ALL DAY - GBOA/Shaun Livingston Foundation Sneaker Drive (benefiting the Shaun Livingston Foundation)

Sunday, May 11
8:30am - 11:00am - Quarterfinals
11:30am - Semifinals
3:00pm - Finals
8:30am - 2:45 - GBOA 3-on-3 Challenge (open to the public - register now!!)

Saturday Pass $10 | Sunday Pass $10 | Weekend Pass $15

New York City has long been known for its hoops talent, and 2008 is no exception. GBOA East will pit the top 16 teams in the East against one another for grassroots basketball supremacy. Featured teams include the Big Apple’s best in Lance Stephenson’s Juice All-Stars, as well as the Metro Hawks and NJ Playaz. Our nation’s capital looks to make a name at GBOA East with top-seeded DC Assault and hot prospect Dante Taylor. However, don't sleep on the New York Panthers as they look to claim NYC bragging rights and punch their ticket to the GBOA Challenge of Champions.

Date: May 17-18, 2008

Events: GBOA Tournament, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, 3-on-3 Tournament (pre-registration required) 

 

Hot-lanta heats up as host to GBOA’s final regional tournament, and these Southern teams look to prove they may be last, but they are certainly not least. With the most teams in the Pre-Season Top 20, GBOA South appears to be where the talent is, which means a tough road to the Challenge of Champions for some of these top teams. Top overall seed Atlanta Celtics and star Derrick Favors battle it out with Virginia’s Boo Williams, Oklahoma’s Athletes First and Florida’s Team Breakdown. The top teams will advance to the GBOA Challenge of Champions where they will battle it out for GBOA supremacy.

Date: June 28-29, 2008

Events: GBOA Tournament, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, 3-on-3 Tournament (pre-registration required) 

 

We started with 64 ... and now we're down to the Sweet Sixteen. Only the top 4 teams from each regional tournament will be invited to stake their claim as the GBOA Champion for 2008. Each team begins with a clean slate and the dream of returning home as the crowned champs of GBOA Hoops 2008. But, to win the hardware you must be the best of the best. GBOA Challenge of Champions will also be home to the 1st Annual GBOA Hoops All-Star Game featuring the top 20 players from the entire country.

Date: August 15-17, 2008

Events: GBOA Tournament, GBOA All-Star Game, Celebrity Skills Clinic, Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Shootout, 
3-on-3 Tournament (pre-registration required)