Basketball
Level up your hoops through a range of basketball programming available on four hardwood courts in our state-of-the-art-facilities in Springfield, VA.
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development
Learn to Play Basketball
Basketball Skill Development
Learn to Play Basketball
Leagues
Fall High School League
The St. James will be hosting a High School Fall League for Boys and Girls Varsity & JV teams. Games will be played during the week between the times of 6:00pm and 10:00pm. Teams are guaranteed 7 games.
Ages
High School Boys
Schedule
- September 8th - October 23rd
- 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Events
High School Basketball Fall Jamboree
The St. James presents the 2025 Fall High School Basketball Jamboree. Get your team ready for the High School Basketball season with some pre-season action! The Jamboree will include Freshman, JV and Varsity Boys and Girls scholastic teams.
Ages
Freshman, JV and Varsity Boys and Girls High School
Schedule
Saturday, October 4th - Sunday, October 5th
Virginia Tip-Off Challenge
Join us for the Virginia Tip-Off Challenge, a two-day event packed with fast-paced action, high-energy plays, and fierce competition! This tournament is open to Boys & Girls Scholastic Varsity, JV, Freshmen, and Middle School Basketball teams.
Ages
Freshman, JV and Varsity Boys and Girls High School
Schedule
Saturday, December 6th
Girls JrV Classic
The St. James JrV Classic will spotlight girls’ junior varsity teams from across the U.S. and beyond during the DC Area She Got Game Classic Weekend at The St. James and surrounding DC-area gymnasiums.
- Custom Scheduling: Coaches select the play date(s) that fit their team’s calendar.
- Competitive Matchups: Showcase format ensures your team plays against suitable opponents, based on coach input.
- Preferred Locations: Compete at the same venues as teams participating in the Varsity She Got Game Classi
Ages
JV Girls High School
Schedule
Friday, December 12th - Sunday, December 14th
She Got Game Classic Series
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, the She Got Game Classic Series is the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase, giving student athletes competition and recruiting opportunities that develop talent, build confidence, and change lives.
Showcases feature some of the best seasonal match-ups between top teams and star players. Games attract tens of thousands of spectators in markets across the country - Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, Hawaii, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
Ages
High School Girls
Schedule
- Dallas: December 4 - 6
- Super Games (DC): December 9
- Washington, DC: December 12 - 14
- Shore Games (NJ): Decemeber 19 - 21
- Christy Winters Scott Classic (DC): December 27
- Atlanta: January 2 - 4
- Philadelphia: January 9 - 11
The St. James 2026 MLK Classic
Join us at The St. James for a star-studded schedule of games for one of the nation’s premier high school basketball showcases. The best girls' and boys' high schools in the DMV will face off in a weekend of instant-classic competition complete with cultural experiences celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ages
Boys & Girls High School Varsity
Schedule
January 16th, 17th, & 19th
Private Basketball Training
Want to tighten your handling? Boost your vertical? Or just learn the basics of the game? Whatever your basketball goals, achieve them with private training at The St. James sports and wellness complex. Get one-on-one instruction from our all-star coaches who will identify a player's areas for improvement and build you a personalized development plan. Or, work together in a small training group of 2-3 players.
Pricing for private basketball training starts at $125 per hour and includes regular court work in the Court House, plus access to the Dr. Dish shooting machine. For more information about private basketball training at the St. James, contact basketball@thestjames.com.
Members Court Time
Members are welcome to drop in for a pickup game or solo practice at our climate-controlled Court House. Check availability on The St. James app or website, then play at your leisure.
Dr. Dish
Turn it up a notch when you reserve the Dr. Dish shooting machine to build custom drills and track your progress. Enjoy the latest in training technology, with this fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses, for single or small group play.
- 30 Minutes: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
Basketball at The St. James
Improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports club in Springfield, VA. Join one of the basketball club programs to compete against top regional challengers, reserve the court for a pickup game, or enroll your student athlete in youth basketball classes to build their skills from start. We offer:
- Personalized instruction for every position and skill level from expert coaches
- Basketball clinics to hone technical skills and your mental game
- Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Youth basketball teams for elementary to high school students
- The latest in game tech, including Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Basketball club programs featuring regional competition
- Strength and conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
- Four full-length hardwood courts at the premier sports complex in the DMV
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