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ALL AGES BASED ON THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR
(***2024 VENUE ASSIGNMENTS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE***)
Libertyville Sports Complex (2nd-5th Boys & Girls; 6th Girls; 9th Boys Overflow) 1950 US-45 Libertyville, IL 60048
Athletico Center (9th, 10th, 11th Girls) 1900 Old Willow Road Northbrook, IL 60062
Schaumburg Sports Center (6th Boys; 7th and 8th Grade Girls) 1141 IL-19 Schaumburg, IL 60193
Harper College (6th Boys; 7th and 8th Grade Girls) 1200 W Algonquin Road Palatine, IL 60067
Canlan Sportsplex (7th and 8th Grade Boys) 28156 W Northpointe Pkwy Barrington, IL 60010
Waukegan Field House (10th and 11th/12th Boys) 800 Baldwin Waukegan, IL 60085
2024 NATIONAL SUMMER CLASSIC SPONSORS
WELCOME,
We are pleased to welcome you to the Chicagoland area for the 22nd Annual National Summer Classic basketball tournament! This year’s event features teams from Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota, Puerto Rico, Indonesia and Ontario! Youth athletic competition should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship, as well as promote the development of good character and important life skills. We hope you enjoy your time in the Chicagoland area this weekend.
And most of all please remember...
These are kids. It’s just a game. The coaches are volunteers. The referees are human. And no college scholarships will be handed out today.
Good luck to all teams!
Jason Schwebke Tournament Director
“I never want to stop being coached. There is always things to learn and things to get better at.” - Caitlin Clark
1. USA BASKETBALL WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM IS THE ULTIMATE POWERHOUSE
The USA Basketball Women’s National Team is an absolute juggernaut on the international stage. With a record nine Olympic gold medals under their belt, the players have dominated the competition like no other. Since first capturing gold in 1984, the team has only missed the top spot once, in 1992.
2. AN INCREDIBLE WINNING STREAK
From 1996 to 2021, the USA Basketball Women’s National Team had an astonishing winning streak in the Olympics. The team won 55 consecutive games, which is the longest winning streak in women’s Olympic basketball history.
3. DAWN STALEY – FROM PLAYER TO COACH
Dawn Staley is a name synonymous with excellence in women’s basketball. She’s not only a celebrated player but also a phenomenal coach. Staley won three Olympic gold medals as a player and added another as head coach during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
4. LISA LESLIE’S ICONIC DUNK
Lisa Leslie made history in 2002 by becoming the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game. This groundbreaking moment not only demonstrated her incredible athleticism but also helped break gender stereotypes in sports.
5. SUE BIRD’S LONGEVITY AND SUCCESS
Having played in five Olympic Games and earned five gold medals, Sue Bird is one of the most decorated athletes in the sport. Her career spans over two decades, and she continues to be a pivotal figure both on and off the court.
6.MOST ASSISTS IN A WNBA GAME
Caitlin Clark has the WNBA single game record of 19 assists in 1 game.She also holds the record for most assists in one half with 11.
7. THE WNBA’S INCEPTION – A MILESTONE FOR WOMEN’S SPORTS
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded in 1996, marking a significant milestone for women’s sports. As a professional platform for female basketball players in the United States, it fosters talent and provides role models for future generations.
8. HIGHEST SCORING GAME IN WNBA HISTORY
In 2018, the Las Vegas Aces and the Phoenix Mercury set the record for the highest -scoring game, 104-108, in WNBA history
9. MOST CONSECUTIVE DOUBLE-DOUBLES IN WNBA
Angel Reese tallied 15 consecutive points-rebounds double-doubles, breaking a WNBA record set by Candace Parker over the 2009-10 seasons. Angel has also set the WNBA record for most Blocked Player breaking the previous record of a player being rejected shooter currently 54 times in a season
10. THE MOST POINTS IN A WNBA GAME
A’ja Wilson holds the WNBA record for most points in a single game with 53pts for the Las Vegas Aces vs. Atlanta, on August 22, 2023
11. BREANNA STEWART’S INSPIRING COMEBACK
Breanna Stewart is a testament to perseverance and determination. After she ruptured her Achilles tendon in 2019, many questioned if she could return to her peak form. Stewart not only came back stronger, she also led the Seattle Storm to a WNBA Championship in 2020, earning the Finals MVP title.
Tara VanDerveer, Stanford University: 1,211 career wins & counting
13. MOST CAREER POINTS SCORED NCAA CAREER
3951- Caitlin Clark on Sunday became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer across men’s and women’s basketball. Clark’s career points total surpassed a 54-year mark set by another revolutionary player in former LSU star “Pistol” Pete Maravich, who finished with 3,667 points.
MOST DECORATED WOMENS AMATEUR CAREER
Candance Parker was the first female to be a 2 time Gatorade National Player of the year in 2003-2004. As well as the 2004 Gatorade National Player of the Year. She was named the NCAA National Player of the Year in 2007-2008 as well as being the NCAA Finals MVP award winner in both of those years as well. 2008 was also the year Candace was the AP Female Player of the year & AP Player of the Year. Candace was also the first female to dunk in a NCAA Tournament game and first female to dunk twice in one game.
2024 BOYS NATIONAL SUMMER CLASSIC
WISCONSIN PHOENIX 4TH GRADE BOYS EDGERTON WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN RISING STARS 4TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN CENTRAL ILLINOIS LEGENDS 5TH GRADE BOYS CERRO GORDO ILLINOIS
ICONIC ELITE 5TH GRADE BOYS DAVENPORT IOWA
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ELITE-ICE 5TH BLACK 5TH GRADE BOYS GURNEE ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CLUTCH 5TH
5TH
BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS POWER 5 5TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN TEAM FOCUS 2031 5TH GRADE BOYS FORT WAYNE INDIANA
5TH
D1 DEFOREST WISCONSIN
AK ELITE 2029 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 BARRINGTON ILLINOIS
ALL IN RODELL BLUE 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 BUFFALO GROVE ILLINOIS
BOLINGBROOK MAGIC 7TH 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 BOLINGBROOK ILLINOIS
HOOP DREAMS INDIANA 7TH 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 HOBART INDIANA
IL ATTACK NORTH - ROSS 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 DARIEN ILLINOIS
MIDWEST WILDCATS-ZIMMERMAN 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
NESYB HOOPS 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 MADISON WISCONSIN
RED RAGE 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 SAUK CITY WISCONSIN
SOUTH COOK JAGUARS 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 CHICAGO ILLINOIS
WISCONSIN BLIZZARD 13U OWENS 7TH GRADE BOYS D2 GREENVILLE WISCONSIN
ABC YOUNG LIONS BLACK 2028 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
ALL IN ATHLETICS RODELL BLACK 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 BUFFALO GROVE ILLINOIS
CHICAGO REBELZ 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 CHICAGO ILLINOIS
HY R UP HOOPS 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 GENEVA ILLINOIS
IL ATTACK - CHRIS 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 DARIEN ILLINOIS
JERRY GAMBLE 14U 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA
KESSEL NATIONAL 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 LIBERTYVILLE ILLINOIS
MIDWEST WILDCATS-LINDSAY 8TH GRADE BOYS D1 ROCKFORD ILLINOIS MN HOOP TROOP 14U 8TH GRADE BOYS
D2 ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
REGION REBELS BOYS 8TH 8TH GRADE BOYS D2 SAN PIERRE INDIANA
WI DYNASTY 14U 8TH GRADE BOYS D2 MADISON WISCONSIN
WI. PLAYGROUND ELITE EDWARDS 8TH GRADE BOYS D2 MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN HOOPS SELECT-WINSOR 8TH GRADE BOYS D2 MOUNT HOREB WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN WAVE 8TH GRADE BOYS D2 BARABOO WISCONSIN IGNITE 15U NAVY 9TH GRADE BOYS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILLINOIS
IL ATTACK - MARCUS 9TH GRADE BOYS DARIEN ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ELITE-ICE 9TH SILVER 9TH GRADE BOYS GURNEE ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CLUTCH MARTIN 9TH GRADE BOYS NORMAL ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CLUTCH ROBERTS 9TH GRADE BOYS NORMAL ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS FAST 15U 9TH GRADE BOYS ALGONQUIN ILLINOIS
LIFT - DUSTIN MACTAGGART 9TH GRADE BOYS BURLINGTON ONTARIO
MICHIGAN ELITE 9TH GRADE BOYS GRAND BLANC MICHIGAN
MIDWEST WILDCATS-BUKOSKI 9TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
MIDWEST WILDCATS-SAYLES 9TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
MILWAUKEE TWOLVES 9TH GRADE BOYS MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
NXT LVL 9TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
PAC ELITE 2027- 2 9TH GRADE BOYS WAUCONDA ILLINOIS
RACINE TRUTH 15U REGIONAL 9TH GRADE BOYS RACINE WISCONSIN
RED RAGE 9TH GRADE BOYS SAUK PRAIRIE WISCONSIN
SHB PUERTO RICO 9TH GRADE BOYS CAROLINA PUERTO RICO
SOUTH COOK JAGUARS 9TH GRADE BOYS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
TTT 2027 9TH GRADE BOYS FORT WAYNE INDIANA
WI DYNASTY 9TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN BALL CLUB 9TH GRADE BOYS SUN PRAIRIE WISCONSIN
ABC/MBE (REGIONAL) 10TH GRADE BOYS MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
AH KESSEL 16U 10TH GRADE BOYS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILLINOIS
AQUA ELITE 2026 10TH GRADE BOYS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
DRIVE PRO SELECT 16U 10TH GRADE BOYS WATERLOO IOWA
HOOP DREAMS BOYS 16U 10TH GRADE BOYS HOBART INDIANA
HOOP DREAMZ 10TH GRADE BOYS KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN
IL ATTACK - BACHMAN 10TH GRADE BOYS DARIEN ILLINOIS
IL ATTACK - TRINIDAD 10TH GRADE BOYS DARIEN ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS HOOPSTARS 10TH GRADE BOYS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
INDIANA FAITH 2026 10TH GRADE BOYS PLAINFIELD INDIANA
JOLIET UNITED STOKES 10TH GRADE BOYS JOLIET ILLINOIS
LIMITLESS 2026 BLA 10TH GRADE BOYS BARRINGTON ILLINOIS
MIDWEST WILDCATS-BARGER 10TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
MIDWEST WILDCATS-DAVIDSON 10TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
MINNESOTA DYNASTY 10TH GRADE BOYS RAMSEY MINNESOTA MSB SPARTANS PHILLIPS 10TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN
POWERHOUSE 10TH GRADE BOYS EVANSTON ILLINOIS
RAPTORS 10TH GRADE BOYS ALGONQUIN ILLINOIS
REGIONREBELS 10TH BOYS 10TH GRADE BOYS SAN PIERRE INDIANA
SHOOTING
DYNASTY NY2LA MEYER 10TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN
WISCONSIN HOOPS SELECT-BALLWEG 10TH GRADE BOYS MOUNT HOREB WISCONSIN ALL IN ATHLETICS RALSTON 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS BUFFALO GROVE ILLINOIS
BURLOAK ELITE 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS HALTON HILLS CANADA
BURLOAK ELITE TEAM BLUE 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS HALTON HILLS ONTARIO
BURLOAK ELITE TEAM WHITE 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS HALTON HILLS ONTARIO
DBL INDONESIA 2024 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS SURABAYA INDONESIA
DRIVE PRO SELECT 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS WATERLOO IOWA
HOOPSTARS 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
IGNITE 16U/17U CITY 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILLINOIS
IGNITE 17U NAVY 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILLINOIS
IL FLIGHT BLACK 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS BOLINGBROOK ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL ELITE BLACK 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS GURNEE ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS CLUTCH 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS NORMAL ILLINOIS
ILLINOIS DRIVE 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS OAK PARK ILLINOIS
JOLIET UNITED MARTIN 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS JOLIET ILLINOIS
LIFT TAY 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS BURLINGTON ONTARIO
LUCK HOOPS 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS OREGON WISCONSIN
MICHIGAN SHOCKERS 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS DEARBORN MICHIGAN
MIDWEST WILDCATS-WILHELMI 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS ROCKFORD ILLINOIS
NICE - CHAN 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS NORTH MANKATO MINNESOTA
POWERHOUSE 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS EVANSTON ILLINOIS
S.O.Y.L EAGLES XSPRESS 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN
SPRINGS PREP ACADEMY 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS GURNEE ILLINOIS
WI DYNASTY NY2LA JACKSON 11TH/12TH GRADE BOYS MADISON WISCONSIN
ALL IN ATHLETICS NEWMAN 11TH/12TH GRADE GIRLS BUFFALO GROVE ILLINOIS
men’s Basketball Facts
BASKETS WERE REALLY BASKETS
Back in 1891 when Phys Ed teacher James Naismith was looking for another sport for his students to play during the colder months, he hung actual peach baskets from the balcony of the gym. Each time someone scored a goal, they had to pull out a ladder and climb up to retrieve the ball. That’s likely would have meant for some extra stoppages in play!
OLYMPIC SPORT
The first time basketball was ever played as an Olympic sport was at the Summer Games in Berlin, Germany in 1936. Twenty-one different countries competed, and America ended up winning the Gold.
TWO LEAGUES BECAME ONE
The NBA was originally formed in 1949 when the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Basketball Association of America (BAA) merged together. In 1967, a rival league, the ABA, commenced, but folded nine years later. The ABA attempted some variations on the rules. Some of these ended up being adopted and are still used in the game today.
MOST POINTS FOR A PLAYER IN A GAME
The most points ever scored in an NBA game was by Wilt Chamberlain who finished one night against the Knicks in March 1962 with 100 points.
THREE POINTERS
The three-pointer now plays such a huge part of modern-day basketball. But it actually wasn’t a thing in the NBA until the 1979-80 season, where they borrowed the idea from the ABA.
DRIBBLING WASN’T ALLOWED
When the game was first invented players had to pass the ball from where they caught it. Luckily this rule didn’t stick around for too long and dribbling became a part of the sport from about 1897. Netball has kept this tactic and it still remains one of the most popular sports among all ages.
FOULS WERE ORIGINALLY PERMITTED
For the first 20 years of the game fouls were actually permitted. From 1910 players were then permitted to commit 4 fouls, which was updated again in 1946 to the five fouls as we now know it. In 1989, the NBA updated this to 6 but FIBA rules still only allow 5 before the player is sent off.
BASKETBALL SNEAKERS HAD TO BE PARTIALLY WHITE.
Basketball sneakers have always been a point of interest for players as well as a part of fashion for many years. League policy mandated that each player “must wear shoes that not only matched their uniforms, but matched the shoes worn by their teammates.” Thanks to Michael Jordan back in 1984, who decided to accept a fine each time he wore his signature Jordans, which were originally black and red. The NBA eventually changed its stance and now any colour is acceptable.
WHY IS A BASKETBALL ORANGE
Basketball originally started the game using a soccer ball. This progressed to a brown leather ball, but quite often it would be too hard to see blending with the floor or players uniforms, so was eventually dyed to be the orange colour many of us now use.
MOST POINTS FOR A TEAM IN A GAME
The most points ever scored in an NBA game by one team is 186. This was by the Detroit Pistons against the Denver Nuggets in December 1983. It was a triple overtime thriller with Denver losing by 2 points. This match also ended up being the most combined points scored by both teams in a game with a total of 300 points.
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
There’s no denying that dunking is one of the most exciting parts of the game. The first person to dunk was in 1944, a 7ft tall center who played for Oklahoma, who was pinned by defenders under the ring and accidentally stuffed the ball in the basket. Dunking actually ended up becoming banned in the 1960’s for about 10 years, mostly because Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was dominating with this move. Luckily this ban didn’t last!
MOST
POINTS
IN TOTAL FOR A PLAYER IN THE NBA
The title of the most total points in the NBA goes to “The King” Lebron James who currently has 38469 total points, and counting! He only recently took this title from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the 7th February 2023.
FIVE INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS HAVE WON THE NBA’S MVP AWARD.
These are Hakeem Olajuwon (Nigeria), Tim Duncan (Virgin Islands), Steve Nash (Canada), Dirk Nowitzki (Germany), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece).
ALL NBA FLOORS ARE MADE FROM HARD MAPLE (Acer saccharum) from board cut 3/4ths of an inch thick. The only exception is the floor in Boston’s TD Garden, which is made of red oak.
2024: National Summer Classic Tournament Rules
• ARRIVAL: Each team should arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled game time. Games can begin up to 10 minutes early only if BOTH coaches agree.
•ADMISSION: Two coaches and one scorekeeper are allowed entry into the event without paying admission. The scorekeeper is expected to work the table for all games.
•SCOREKEEPER: Each team is responsible for providing one adult, at least 18 years of age, to run the clock, or keep the scorebook. The scorebook must be kept at the scorer’s table, and there can be no coaching by the person while keeping the scorebook or the clock.
• TEAM CHECK-IN: Each coach, assistant coach, & scorekeeper must check-in individually to receive their tournament wristband. Only three passes will be issued. Wristbands will be individually placed on coaches’ wrist by our staff.
• ROSTER: No player may be listed on two team rosters in the same age group. Coaches must include any players that may play in any game of the tournament on their roster for the first game, even if the player(s) is/are not present at the first game. Rosters may be edited (i.e., players added or subtracted) up until the start of the team’s first game.
• PRE-GAME WARM-UP: Pre-game warm-up will a minimum of three minutes and will be more if time allows.
•HALFTIME: Halftime will be a minimum of three minutes and maximum of five minutes.
•TWO 20-MINUTE HALVES: Running clock except clock stops on ALL dead balls during the last TWO minutes of EACH half. Clock stops during all timeouts at any point during the game, and by referee discretion (e.g., for an injury).
•OVERTIME: First overtime will be two minutes, with the clock stopping on dead balls ONLY in the last ONE minute of overtime, or by referee’s discretion. Second overtime will be sudden death (first to score—FT or FG—wins)
• BONUS: One and one bonus will be shot on the 7th team foul. Double Bonus: Two shot super bonus will be shot on the 10th team foul.
• TIME-OUTS: There will be two 30-second time outs per half, which do not carry over from half to half (or to overtime). There will be one 30-second time-out per overtime, which does not carry over from 1st overtime to 2nd overtime.
• PRESSING: 7th & 8th grade divisions: with a 20-point lead or more, no press is allowed. 5th & 6th grade divisions: with a 15-point lead or more, no press is allowed. Teams in the 4th grade division may only press in the last two minutes of each half, if less than a 15-point lead. Teams in the 3rd grade division may only press in the last ONE minute of the 2nd half ONLY. No press in the 2nd grade division.
• DEFENSE: Any defense is allowed. (i.e., Man-to-man or zone)
•20 POINT LEAD: If a team is down by 20+ points in final 2 minutes of the 2nd half, the clock will only stop during timeouts and injuries.
•3-POINT FGS: Three-point field goals are allowed in all age groups.
• BALL SIZE: Boys 9U-12U Use 28.5”, Boys 13U-14U Use Regulation Ball, All Girls Use 28.5”
•TECHNICAL FOUL: Technical fouls will result in an automatic two points and the ball for the opposing team.
• POOL PLAY: Because teams are guaranteed a minimum number of games, for any team to advance from pool play to a bracketed portion of the tournament, the team must compete in all pool games.
• FORFEIT RULE: To keep the tournament games on schedule, a team that arrives more than 15 minutes late will start the game with a 15-0 deficit. The game will then consist of two 12-minute halves. If a team is more than 20 minutes late, the team will forfeit the game. The score will be recorded 15-0 in the official tournament standings.
•SEEDING CRITERIA: Seeding is based on the following criteria, in the order shown:
1. Win/Loss Record;
2. Head to Head Competition;
3. Point Differential (Maximum of +15 and -15 per game…applies to pool games only)
4. Defensive points allowed in pool games only;
5. Offensive points scored in pool games only;
6. Coin Flip
• AGE GROUPS: Complete age rules can be found online: www.nationalsummerclassic.com.
• PROTEST: A team that wishes to protest a game must follow specific guidelines. The head coach must inform the site or tournament director at least 5 minutes PRIOR to the START of the game. A protest can only be filed by the HEAD COACH of a team. At the time of protest, the head coach must produce a $100 cash protest fee, which will be returned only if the protest is won. Protests filed without the $100 cash fee will be deemed immediately invalid. If the reason for protest is age/grade related, the protesting team must first produce age and grade documents for its entire team. Then, tournament officials will verify age and grade of the team being challenged. Teams found in violation of the age/grade rules are subject to forfeiture with no refund. The tournament director has final say on all protests and has the authority to make decisions related to protests that are in the greater interest of the tournament.
•ADDITIONAL RULES: In addition to the rules listed on this document, games will be governed by NFHS rules. The tournament director reserves the right to make rulings in the greater interest of the tournament if necessary. Those rulings are final.
