Fall 2026 Basketball League
Get ready for an exciting summer of high-energy competitive basketball at the Full Bucket Hoops Fall League of 2026, hosted at the JCC of Greater Raleigh on the beautiful David R. Kahn Community Campus.
Designed for 5th graders to rising 8th graders, this league combines structured practices, competitive games, and a professional-style team experience that keeps athletes engaged all summer long.
League Overview
- š 7 Regular Season Games
- Sundays
- Start times are either 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, or 5:30 PM
- š 9 Practice Clinics
- Wednesdays
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- šÆ Evaluation Day
- Evaluation Day held on Wed 9/9
- Balanced teams selected via coach draft
- šø Team Photo Day Included
- š Official Team Uniform Provided
- š± Game Updates & Highlights
- Stay up to date with scores, top plays, and player spotlights throughout the season.
- Follow šø @fullbuckethoops
Age Requirements
Open to 5th – 8th graders (must be born between September 3, 2011 and September 2, 2015)
Location & Facility
JCC Raleigh Campus
12804 Norwood Rd
Raleigh, NC 27613
Games and practices are held in the open-air sports pavilion, featuring:
– Two full-size basketball courts
– Covered seating for families
– Great atmosphere for players and spectators
League Schedule
Schedule is tentative. Game dates and times will be finalized closer to the start of the league.
FAQ
- What is Full Bucket Hoops?
Full Bucket Hoops is a basketball program founded in 2025 with the goal of getting kids in the community active and playing the game. - Is this a travel team or a recreational league?
This is a recreational league and is open to all players who meet the age requirements. - What if Iām going to miss a week?
Teams are built with a maximum of 8 players. If you are unavailable, your team will still be able to compete. - Are practices weekly?
Once registration closes, practice schedules will be created. Each team will receive a practice every other week, consisting of one hour of half-court time. Coaches are encouraged to use part of their practice time to scrimmage against other teams. - Officials & Rules
Each game will have two certified officials. Games consist of four 6-minute quarters, and overtime will be played as needed. All rules align with the NCHSAA rule book. - Is there supervision?
Yes. An administrator will be on-site at all times to oversee activities. All coaches are background-checked, CPR & First Aid certified, and trained in strategies aligned with middle school basketball development.