Summer ’26 Basketball League

Get ready for an exciting summer of high-energy competitive basketball at the Full Bucket Hoops Summer League, hosted at the beautiful JCC Raleigh campus.

Designed for rising 6th to 8th graders, this league combines structured practices, competitive games, and a professional-style team experience that keeps athletes engaged all summer long. 

League Overview

• 🏀 8 Regular Season Games
  • Wednesdays and/or Thursdays
  • 6:30 PM or 7:30 PM
• 🏃 4 Team Practices
  • Mondays
  • 6:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Half-court structured team practices
• 🎯 Tryouts + Draft Format
  • Tryouts held on 6/4 and 6/5
  • Balanced teams selected via coach draft
• 📸 Team Photo Day Included
• 👕 Official Team Uniform Provided
• 📱 Game Updates & Highlights
  • Stay up to date with scores, top plays, and player spotlights throughout the season.
  • Follow 📸 @fullbuckethoops

Age Requirements

• Open to rising 6th – 8th graders (generally ages 11 – 14 as of August 1, 2026).

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

Schedule

*Schedules will be finalized once sign-ups & tryouts are complete!*

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 I’m 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.