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THE GAUNTLET BACK TO SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
THE GAUNTLET BACK TO SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Location: The Gauntlet Basketball Training Center 9011 N Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403
ABOUT Kick off the 2026-2027 basketball season at The Gauntlet's Back to School Basketball Tournament.
This one-day event is designed to provide quality competition before the school season begins.
School teams, club teams, and select teams are welcome.
ENTRY FEE $200 Per Team | REGISTRATION DEADLINE Monday, August 17, 2026
Divisions may close early once full.
DIVISIONS Boys: 3rd-8th Grade Girls: 3rd-8th Grade
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1-Day Tournament
3 Game Guarantee
Certified Officials
Champion Awards
CHECK-IN Teams should arrive at least 30 minutes before their first scheduled game.
SCHEDULE Schedules will be emailed to coaches and posted by Wednesday, August 19th.
QUESTIONS?
Email: 55Bucketsbasketball@gmail.com Phone: (806) 853-5160
The Gauntlet Basketball 9011 N Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403
55BUCKETS FALL LEAGUE
Fall League 2026
THE GAUNTLET FALL LEAGUE 2026
Presented by 55Buckets Basketball
Grades 3rd–12th
Boys & Girls Divisions
League Overview
The Gauntlet Fall League is designed to provide quality competition in a professional environment while preparing teams for the upcoming basketball season. Each team is guaranteed eight league games, followed by an end-of-season tournament to crown division champions.
Whether you're a school team, AAU organization, homeschool program, church league, or independent team, this league provides meaningful competition every Saturday.
League Details
Season
Saturdays Only
League Dates
September 5th | 12th | 19th | 26th
End-of-Season Tournament
October 3rd
Divisions
Boys Grades
3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th
High School JV
High School Varsity
Girls Grades
3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th
High School JV
High School Varsity
Divisions may be combined if necessary based on registration numbers.
League Fee: $600 Per Team
Early Registration Before August 15th: $500 Team
Includes:
8 League Games
End-of-Season Tournament
Online Schedule
Championship Awards
Location: The Gauntlet
9011 N Interstate 27 Lubbock, Texas 79403
Game Format
4 -8 Minute Quarters
Running clock
Stopped clock during the final 2 minutes of 4th Qtr. (if within 15 points)
Clock & Scorekeeper provided
Team warm-up period before each game
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026
Schedules will be released after registration closes.
Payment
Online Payment | Cash | Venmo | Cash App
A team's registration is not considered complete until payment is received.
Questions?
806-853-5160
West Texas Prep League 2026
The 55Buckets West Texas Summer Prep League is designed to provide junior high and high school teams with consistent, competitive game play during the summer in a structured and professional environment.
This league is specifically built to maximize development while avoiding major weekend tournament conflicts, allowing athletes to compete, improve, and stay sharp throughout the offseason.
League Details:
Dates: June 18 – July 23, 2026
Game Days: Thursday Evenings
Location: 9011 N Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403
Divisions:
Junior High (7th–8th Grade)
High School (9th–12th Grade)
League Format:
6 Regular Season Games
Weekly Standings
Playoff Week
Championship Week
Team Registration:
$600 per team
$500 Early Registration (limited time)
Roster Limit: 10 players
Participation Guidelines:
School teams are highly encouraged
Limited AAU teams accepted by invite only
All coaches must complete certification requirements, including:
Background verification
Code of conduct agreement
Player safety standards
League orientation
This league is focused on creating a competitive, organized, and development-driven environment for all participating teams and athletes.
55Buckets West Texas Summer Prep League 2026
Development & Competitive Summer League for School Basketball Programs.
League Dates: June 4th – June 27th, 2026
Game Days: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Location: The Gauntlet
DIVISIONS
Boys & Girls Divisions
Grades 1st–3rd
Grades 4th–6th
Team Types
School Teams Encouraged
AAU Teams By Invite Only
LEAGUE FORMAT
6 Regular Season Games
Weekly Standings
Playoff Week
Championship Week
TEAM REGISTRATION
Registration Pricing
Early Registration: $500 per team (Before May 20th)
Standard Registration: $600 per team (After May 20th)
Deadline to Register May 30th.
Roster Rules
Maximum Roster Size: 10 Players