Dallas, TX — 18th annual HYPE Basketball tips off a loaded youth basketball weekend in Dallas, featuring teams from 2nd through 8th grade and bringing together some of the region’s most recognizable grassroots programs. With development-focused organizations, competitive brackets, and meaningful matchups across every age group, the event sets the stage for a high-energy weekend of hoops.
2nd Grade Division
The youngest division features early fundamentals and high motor play from Dallas Showtime 2036, DC Kings Challengers, ETA 2036, Fundamentals of Life, HYPE Sports 2036, SA Future 2036, and Stay Ready. These teams will showcase the foundation of future talent with pace, effort, and emerging skill.
3rd Grade Division
The 3rd grade field brings together 287 Express Elite, ATL Cavs, DC Kings 2035, DC Kings Challengers, ETA 2035, GCBC 2035, and HYPE Sports. This division is packed with athletic guards, improving shot-makers, and teams beginning to understand spacing and game flow.
4th Grade Division
A deep and competitive 4th grade bracket includes ATL Cavs, D4G, D-Town Magic, GCBC, GOAT Elite, Pivot 2034, SA Future 2034, SA Future 2034 Red, SPB Elite, and Stay Ready. Expect physical play, transition scoring, and several teams capable of making strong runs.
5th Grade Division
The 5th grade division features ATL Cavs, ETA 2033, GCBC, SA Blue Devils, SA Future 2033, SPB Elite, Tarrant Elite, and Team Nation FTW. This group blends skill development with increasing competitiveness, making for tight games and high-level execution.
6th Grade Division
One of the deepest divisions of the weekend, 6th grade includes 3D Empire, Blount Force Black, Blount Force Orange, Dallas Elite, Dallas Showtime Elite, GCBC Gold, GCBC Green, GME, Laredo Rebels, SA Future 2032, and Stay Ready. Expect physicality, improved decision-making, and players beginning to separate themselves as impact performers.
7th Grade Division
The 7th grade bracket features 3D Empire, Dallas Elite, GCBC, PRIME Hoops, SA Future, Stay Ready, Team JAB, and TX Impact. This group is loaded with experience and competitive edge, with multiple teams capable of making deep championship pushes
HYPE Sports — 2026 Winter Jam (Exposure Events page) This is the main official event listing where teams, schedules, contact info, and documents are hosted. 👉 https://basketball.exposureevents.com/253221/2026-winter-jam
This site acts as the centralized tournament hub for registration, schedule, teams, and logistics.
Jam Series / HYPE Sports Site
HYPE Sports Jam Series website (Square site) — promotes their circuit of competitive tournaments. 👉 https://hypesportsjamseries.square.site/
