The T3TV Snowball Classic takes place January 16–18, 2026, at Elite Athletics Sports Complex in Batavia, Ohio, bringing together a deep field of Midwest youth programs across Grades 1st–8th. With teams competing in the Classes of 2030–2035, the weekend sets up as a strong early-season evaluation stop. ThePlayersTribe.com evaluators and writers will be in the building, on the lookout for the next standout prospect.
Class of 2030
The 2030 division features programs including Akron, SC Elite 2031, SC Elite Nat, SDK, and Taft, setting the tone for competitive, physical play throughout the weekend.
Class of 2031
Teams in the 2031 group include Bates Fundamentals, Golden Eagles, HangTime Elite Clark, SC Elite Nat, SC Elite Red, and SDK, providing a solid mix of established programs and developing groups.
Class of 2032
The 2032 division is one of the deeper fields, with All Ohio Red 2033, B Maze Elite, Bates Fundamentals, Cincinnati Blazers, Gem City Heat, Hoop Dreams, Indiana Wolves, Midwest Basketball Club (Wyant), North Oldham, Phenom United Buckeyeprep, Phenom United Charg1ng, Run Pure Elite, SC Elite Nat, and The Mount all scheduled to compete.
Class of 2033
The 2033 age group includes 94 Feet, Bates Fundamentals, Blueprint Express, Centerville Black, HangTime Elite, Legends Elite, LPC Creators, Mike Dean Athletics, Nova Village, Prime Elite, RME, Run Pure Elite, and The Family, offering one of the most competitive evaluation windows of the event.
Class of 2034
In the 2034 division, teams such as 94 Feet, Bates Fundamentals, Blueprint JR 3SSB, Centerville Hustle, Dews Elite, Fam Elite, Prime Elite, Run Pure Elite, SC Elite Nat, South Dayton Knights, Star Power, and Trap and Train will be in action.
Class of 2035
The youngest division features B Maze Elite, Blueprint JR 3SSB, Garden State Bounce, Gem City Heat, KYI, Mike Dean Athletics, Patrick Patterson Elite, The Family, and Together On 3, giving evaluators an early look at the next wave of Midwest talent.
National media outlets expected in the building include T3TV, Top25Scouts, MSHTV, Ballislife, Courtside Films, SLAM, InTheGymHoops, and EliteMixtapes, ensuring strong exposure throughout the weekend. With no schedule requests accepted, matchups are designed to prioritize competitive balance across all divisions.
As winter basketball ramps up, the T3TV Snowball Classic offers a complete snapshot of Midwest youth basketball — depth, development, and competition — all under one roof this weekend in Cincinnati.
