U.S. Junior Nationals

USJN is one of the longest running organizations in girls' basketball, and has been running tournaments across the country since 1986, as the first privately owned company outside of AAU to offer girls basketball tournaments. Nike has been sponsoring the USJN since the early 1990's and has been one of the strongest supporters of girls grassroots basketball in the country. USJN does not require teams/players to register or play according to age. USJN has grade (class) divisions in which teams participate. The larger tournaments over four days playing five games and having pools of six, plus playoff brackets based on results. Medium size tournaments over three days playing four pool games over the first two days with playoffs on the third day. Smaller size tournaments over two days playing three pool games on the first day, and tournament play on the second/final day. The cost for the tournament covers all fees, team registration, awards, etc. In 2009 USJN Tournaments expanded to include younger age divisions & it became an immediate success. The younger tournaments will use grade requirements as well. In 2013 USJN has implemented a $50 special request fee for teams wishing to not play early games to start a given tournament. When making your initial registration/payment you can add the fee to the entry total to ensure your teams request is made & specify the event in the SPECIAL REQUEST area. If payment is not received USJN is not required to accommodate your teams special request.