Basketball
We've come a long way since the peach basket. With beautiful hardwood courts, competitive leagues, and expert instruction, The St. James hoops program rivals any other in the country.
The St. James Difference
From the paint to beyond the arc, improve every aspect of your game at The St. James. On four full-length courts, elite athletes and newcomers alike hone fundamental skills and advanced tactics. Compete against top regional challengers, train with expert coaches or enjoy casual pickup games—all in one place. Our hardwood features:
- Personalized instruction tailored to every age, position and skill level
- Developmental programs focused on technical abilities, agility and difficult-to-master mental aspects
- Camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Competitive teams, leagues, and tournaments throughout the year
- State-of-the-art equipment like Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Strength & Conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
Drop Ins & Members Court Time
The St. James Court House offers open court time for pick-up games and leisurely play.
Members
- Open court time for members to play at their leisure.
- Please check The St. James app or website for availability
Dr. Dish
Dr. Dish is a fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses. Build and save your own custom drills that keeps you on the move. A shooting machine with an updated, modern design that includes an 8" touchscreen.
- 30 Minute Drop-In: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Intermediate
Basketball Skill Development: Beginners
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Leagues
Ready to show off your skills? Basketball leagues at The St. James are the premier way to compete against like-minded players. With a variety of ages, levels of skill and competition, we have a league for every baller. Our developmental basketball leagues prepare athletes for success at every level – whether that's trying out for The St. James Basketball Club teams or making your varsity high school team. Athletes will find the competition they crave in our state-of-the-art Field House, with various rec leagues and pick-up times. Basketball for kids, teens, and adults has never been more fun.
High School Basketball Summer League
The St. James 2023 Summer High School Basketball League is for Boys teams during the month of June. Teams are guaranteed 7 games + 1 playoff game.At the conclusion of the regular season, playoff matchups will be announced and communicated to teams. All playoff games will be completed by Thursday, June 29th.
Ages
High School Boys and Girls
Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays | May 30th - June 29th
Jr. NBA Summer League
The St. James is excited to announce it's own Jr. NBA League! The Jr. NBA League program is professionally curated directly from the NBA and WNBA, giving youth athletes the very best foundation to improve their game, discover the importance of sportsmanship, and participate in organized team play. The Jr. NBA Leagues are a great opportunity for players who want to continue enhancing their skills before taking the next leap into their basketball future. There are no try-outs! Everyone participates!
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule times can vary from week to week. Games and practices will take place between 8:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays. Finalized schedules will be built 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
Ages
K thru 5th Grade
Schedule
- Friday, July 7th - Meet & Greet/First Practice
- Saturdays, July 15th - August 26th
- 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
High School Basketball Fall League
The St. James will be hosting a premier High School Fall League for Boys and Girls Varsity teams. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between the times of 6:00pm and 10:00pm. 5 Games Guaranteed plus 2 games in Fall Jamboree. Synergy game streaming included.
Ages
High School Boys and Girls
Schedule
- Tuesday and Thursday | September 5th - October 12th
- 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Events
High School Summer Jamboree
The St. James presents the 2023 Summer High School Basketball Jamboree. Get your team ready for the High School Basketball season with some pre-season action! The Jamboree will include Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys and Girls teams.
The Summer Jamboree will take place on Saturday, June 10th - Sunday, June 11th at Alexandria City High School. Two and Three game packages available.
Ages
JV and Varsity Boys and Girls High School
Schedule
Saturday, June 10th - Sunday, June 11th
DMV Summer Warm-Up Showcase
The St. James will host the 2023 DMV Summer Warm Up Basketball Showcase on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd. Teams will play showcase games over the weekend to highlight and raise awareness of the athletic talents of all participating players. This event will be streamed by The St. James and further details regarding streaming packages and pricing will be announced closer to the tournament start date. This event will be covered by local and national recruiting personnel.
Ages
13U - 17U Boys
Schedule
Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd
She Got Game Fourth of July Combine
For females players, currently in 5th thru 12th grade, The She Got Game Combine will be led by some of the best coaches in the area. Players will rotate through skill stations that guest clinicians for the Combine will teach throughout the day. Coaches will provide instruction on Ball Handling, Shooting, Defending, and Team Play.
Ages
5th-12th Grade
Schedule
- Tuesday, July 4th
- 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Camps
Basketball Summer Camp
Reach your ultimate court potential (even if you can't quite reach the rim yet). Players will experience top-level training and individual analysis to take their game to another level. Each camper will focus on honing their skills, and elevating their game IQ.
Ages
6 - 15
Schedule
Monday to Thursday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 1 | Jun 5 - 9
- Week 11 | Aug 14 - 18
Quinn Cook Basketball Summer Camp
Five days of guided basketball instruction and competition in Quinn Cook's custom-built curriculum, which is based on dividing youth players between the ages of 6-17 into age-appropriate training groups once evaluated by staff to assess each camper's basketball skill level and IQ.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 10 | Aug 7 - 11
Wootten's Basketball Summer Camp
Experience five high-intensity days of skills clinics and competition, plus personal attention from Coach Wootten and other pro coaches. Campers participate in an NCAA-style tournament and leave with a personalized report card analyzing their skills and an individual workout program. Register through the Wootten Platform.
Ages
7 - 16
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 4 PM
Dates
- Week 8 | Jul 24 - 28
- Week 9 | Jul 31 - Aug 4
Nike Girls Basketball Camp
Join former WNBA player Sonia Chase and staff at The St. James for this girls only basketball camp in summer 2023! This camp will help reach your basketball goals, boost your confidence, and improve your all-around game.
The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
Monday to Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
Week 10 | Aug 7 - 11
Private Basketball Training
Exceed your own expectations with our esteemed coaches in small groups and one-on-one sessions. Tighten your handling, boost your vertical, extend your range—whatever your goals, achieve them at The St. James.
The St. James offers private one-on-one basketball training lessons that focus on all areas of the game. Learn basketball skills from our expert coaches who can help identify a player's areas for improvement and develop a personalized plan for growth. Lessons are an hour and 15 minutes and include regular court work as well as use of the Dr. Dish shooting machine.
Pricing starts at $100 per hour. To schedule a private lesson, contact a Sales Ambassador.
She Got Game Classic
We've teamed up with She Got Game, the best national girls’ high school basketball showcase, furthering our investment and commitment to best-in-class events and girls’ sports.
“She Got Game Classic has set the standard with its caliber of competition and visibility for an unparalleled experience for girls' basketball players. With its eternally cool, empowering, and inspiring brand, the platform is poised for growth within basketball and across all sports. We couldn’t be more excited about what we can build with She Got Game,” said Kendrick Ashton, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The St. James.
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and perennial powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives girls’ basketball players the competition and recruiting opportunities that encourage and empower them to pursue their passions on and off the court.
The showcases, which create some of the best match-ups of top teams and players each season and generate tens of thousands of spectators, are played in six markets across the country – Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Jersey Shore, Nashville, and Washington, DC.
Get in Touch
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