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
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
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 & Girls 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
- 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Events
DMV Spring Warm-Up Showcase
The St. James will host the 2023 DMV Spring Warm Up Basketball Showcase on Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th. 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. Who has the best hoops in the land? Join this middle and high school basketball showcase that will host the top teams in the region and crown this season's victor.
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th
Spring Mayhem Youth Basketball Tournament
The St. James will host the 2023 Spring Mayhem Basketball Tournament on Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th. Teams will play pool play to bracket play or bracket only depending on # of teams in each division. 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. Who has the best hoops in the land? Join this youth basketball tourney that will host the top teams in the region and crown this season's victor.
Ages
4th thru 11th Grade, Boys and Girls
Schedule
Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th
TSJ Coalition Uprising Invitational: Spring Survivor Series
The St. James will host the 2023 Coalition Uprising Invitational: Spring Survivor Series on Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th. 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 and Girls
Schedule
Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th
She Got Game Memorial Day 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
- Monday, May 29th
- 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
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
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 Friday | 9 AM - 3 PM
Dates
- Week 1 | Jun 5 - 9
- Week 10 | Aug 7 - 11
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 11 | Aug 14 - 18
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
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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