Upcoming events
1-Day Basketball Tournament – The Gauntlet
1-Day Basketball Tournament At The Gauntlet
Event Date & Time
Date: May 9, 2026
Game Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location:
The Gauntlet
9011 N Interstate 27
Lubbock, TX 79403Divisions:
Boys Division
Girls Division
Grades: 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade
Team Fee: $150 per team
3 Game Guarantee
4 Quarters: 6 Minutes
Scoreboard + Book provided
Roster Details
Max players per team (recommend: 7–10)
All players must be same grade/division
Waiver required at check-in
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.
Spring Break Basketball Camp '26
Spring Break Basketball Camp ‘26
March 16th | 17th | 18th
Times:
1st to 2nd | 9:30 am to 10:45 am
3rd to 5th | 10:45 am to 12:00 pm
6th to 8th | 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Prices
1 Day: $40 | 2 Days : $70 | 3 Days $90
Spring League 2026
Spring Basketball League ‘26
Divisions:
Boys & Girls Teams
Grades 1st–8th
Divisions: Developmental | Youth | Competitive
Open to school, club, and independent teams
8-game regular season + end-of-season tournament
Weekly league play with certified officials
Grade-appropriate rules and divisions
Focus on development, competition, and game experience
Dates:
March 12 – April 11, 2026
Games played on:
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Spring Break: No games March 15–21
LOCATION:
The Gauntlet
9011 N Interstate 27
Lubbock, TX 79403
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Cost: $500 per team
Individual Registration: $175
Early Registration: $400 (Deadline: Feb. 14)
Returning Team Discount: $100
Sibling Discount for Individual registrations
Registration is not complete until payment is received
Schedules released after all teams are confirmed
Basketball League Tournament
THE GAUNTLET BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Hosted by 55Buckets Basketball
Location:
9011 N Interstate 27
Lubbock, TX 79403
Tournament Dates & Divisions
February 26–27 (2-Day Tournament)
Divisions:
• Boys 1st–3rd Grade
• Girls 1st–3rd Grade
February 28 (1-Day Tournament)
Divisions:
• Boys 4th–8th Grade
• Girls 4th–8th Grade
Entry Fee
$200 per team
✔ Guaranteed games
✔ Competitive divisions
✔ Well-organized scheduling
✔ Great atmosphere for athletes & families
Basketball League 2026
The Gauntlet: Basketball League 2026
Friday Nights: Grades 1st to 3rd
January: 16th | 23rd | 30th | Feb. 6th
Saturdays: 4th to 8th Grade Division
January: 17th | 24th | 31st | Feb. 7th
Location: The Gauntlet: 9011 N Interstate 27 Lubbock TX, 79403
Team Fees:
Standard Registration: $500
Early Registration: $400 (Deadline Dec. 17th)
Returning Team Discount: $100
Multi-Team Discount
Whats Included:
8 Game Guaranteed
End of Season Tournament
Full Scoreboard + Book & Clock Operators
Online Schedules
Security & Game Day Staff
JANUARY TEAM CAMP
January Team Camp
DATES:: January 2nd | 3rd | 4th
BOYS AND GIRLS
GRADES: 1st & 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
GRADES: 3rd to 5th 10:00 am to 11:15 am
GRADES: 6th to 8th (Junior High) 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
COST: $40/Day Register For Both 2-Days $75
COST to Register Team: $200
Winter Basketball shooting Camp
Winter Basketball Shooting Camp
DATES:: December 29nd | 30th | 31st
BOYS AND GIRLS
GRADES: 1st & 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
GRADES: 3rd to 5th 10:00 am to 11:15 am
GRADES: 6th to 8th (Junior High) 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
COST: 1 Day $40 | 2 Days $70 | 3 Days $75
November Prep Camp
Thanksgiving Prep Camp
DATES:: November 24th | 25th | 26th
GRADES: 1st & 2nd 9:00 am to 10:00 am
GRADES: 3rd to 5th 10:00 am to 11:15 am
GRADES: 6th to 8th (Junior High) 11:15 am to 12:30 pm
COST: $40/Day Register For All 3-Days $100
Winter Basketball League
Winter Basketball League
Dates: 11/08, 11/15, 11/22, 12/06
+ Tournament Dec. 6th
8 League Games Guaranteed
+ 3 GG Tournament
Divisions: Boys 3rd to 6th | Girls 3rd to 6th
$500/ Team
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
League Champions Tournament
Date: October 11th
Boys & Girls
Grades: 3rd to 12th
Cost Per Team: $200
Registration Closed
Basketball Fall League 2025
TG Fall Basketball League 2025
Division : Boys & Girls
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th , 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School
Dates: September 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th [8 League Games Guaranteed]
Tournament: October 4th
Cost Per Team: $500
Venmo: @Bucketsbasketball
Basketball Tournament
TG: Tournament New School Tournament
August 2nd 2025 1 - Day Tournament $150/Team
DIVISIONS
Boys Grades: 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | High School
Girls Grades: 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | High School
Grand Finale 1 Day Tourney
The Gauntlet Grand Finale Tournament
Date: July 12th, 2025
The Gauntlet 9011 N interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403
Boys & Girls
Divisions: 1st-2nd | 3rd-4th | 5th-6th | 7th-8th | High School
Entry Fee: $150 per team
Guaranteed 3 games minimum
Certified Referees
Trophies and Medals for 1st & 2nd Place
Deadline to Register: July 8th
Venmo: @Bucketsbasketball
Basketball Camp
SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
JULY 7th to 9th
Boys & Girls
Grades 1st to 3rd : 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Grades 4th to 6th: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
$75 - One Athlete | $125 - 2 Athletes | $165 - 3 Athletes
Venmo @Bucketsbasketball
Texas Summer Slam Basketball Tournament
Texas Summer Slam Basketball Tournament
Dates:
🗓 June 13–14, 2025
Location:
📍 The Gauntlet
9011 N Interstate 27
Lubbock, TX 79403
Divisions:
🏀 Boys & Girls | Grades 3rd–8th
🏀 JV & Varsity
🏀 AAU & School Teams Welcome
Registration:
💰 $250/Team
🕒 Deadline: June 9th
Perks:
3Game Guarantee
Certified Referees
Full Concessions
Awards for Division Champs
Book & Clock Provided
Contact:
📧 55bucketsbasketball@gmail.com
📞 806-853-5160
Summer Basketball League #2
Summer Basketball League – Session 2
Hosted by 55Buckets Basketball
Location:
The Gauntlet Facility
9011 N Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403
League Dates: June 13 – July 11, 2025
Games on Fridays & Saturdays
Divisions: Boys & Girls | Grades 3rd–8th | JV & Varsity
Who Can Join: School Teams & AAU Teams Welcome | Individual Athletes can register as Free Agents
Pricing: $500 per Team | $150 per Free Agent
Registration Deadline: June 9, 2025
📧 Contact Us:
Email: 55bucketsbasketball@gmail.com
Phone: 806-853-5160
How to Register: Register your Team | Register your Athlete as a Free Agent
Summer Tip-Off Tournament
THE GAUNTLET PRESENTS
Summer Tip-Off Tournament
June 6–7, 2025
Lubbock, Texas
Boys & Girls Divisions | Grades 1st–12th
AAU | Developmental | Competitive Levels Welcome
Location:
The Gauntlet Facility
9011 N Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX 79403
Tournament Highlights:
3–Game Guarantee
Certified Officials
Trophies and Medals
Concessions On Site
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025
Team Entry Fee: $250
Limited Spots Available — First Come, First Serve!
Contact Us: 806-853-5160 | 55Bucketbasketball@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook: 55Buckets Training | Instagram: 55bucketsbball
Register Now at:
Memorial Weekend Challenge
Memorial Weekend Basketball Tournament
Dates: May 24th – 25th
Location: The Gauntlet 9011 N I-27 Lubbock, TX 79403
Registration Fee: $250 per team
Deadline to Register: May 20th
Divisions: Boys & Girls | Grades 1st–12th
Tournament Features:
3-Game Guarantee | Concessions Available | Trophies & Medals for Winners
TO REGISTER: Email Us At: 55BucketsBasketball@gmail.com
Team Name | Coach | Grade Level | Division | Schedule Request
The Gauntlet Summer Basketball League
The Gauntlet Summer
Basketball League
League Game Dates: Fridays & Saturdays
League Dates:
May 16th | 17th | 23rd | 24th | 30th | 31st
June 6th & 7th
Divisions (Boys & Girls): 3rd to High School
League Details:
8 Game Guaranteed
Team Registration Fee: $500
Non- Refundable deposit of $150 required to reserve your spot
Free Agents Registration: $150 per Player
Uniforms: Jerseys are required for all players
Age Verification Required: Report Card, birth certificate, or driver’s license
No outgoing seniors (graduating Class of 2025) may participate
BONUS: Teams registered in the league receive FREE entry into the Summer Tip-Off Tournament at The Gauntlet
School Teams & AAU Welcome
Game Times
Fridays: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Games maybe scheduled for later times dependent on schedule request)
Registration Deadline: May 10th
Early Registration is encouraged – secure your team’s spot and preferred game times!
Basketball League 2025
The Gauntlet Basketball League 2025
Dates:
February 1st | 15th | 22nd March 1st | 8th
+Tournament March 22nd
8 Game + Tournament Games
Divisions:
Boys Grade 3rd to 8th
Girls Grade 3rd to 8th
Cost:
$400 per team Early Registration Deadline Jan. 15th
$500 per team after Jan. 15th
Lil Buckets 5 on 5 League
Lil Buckets League
5x5 1st and 2nd Grade Buckets League
$400/ Team | $85/ Individuals
Dates Jan 24 | Jan 31 | Feb 7 | Feb 14 + Tournament Feb. 22nd
Divisions: Boys & Girls
Holiday Basketball Tournament
Basketball Tournament
December 13th , 14th, 15th
$200/ Team
Boys Divisions: 1st-2nd 3x3 | 3rd-6th 5x5
Boys Divisions: 1st-2nd 3x3 | 3rd-6th 5x5
Lil Buckets League
Lil Buckets 5x5 League
The Gauntlet’s Basketball League for 1st and 2nd Grade
$150/Team | $75/Individual Athlete
Games will be played on 8 Foot Rims | 50 Foot Courts
Register a Team or your individual Athlete!
Holiday Basketball League
Holiday Basketball League
Grade 1st & 2nd (3 on 3 League)
Grades 3rd to 6th (5 on 5 League)
Dates: Nov. 1st | 2nd | 8th | 9th | 15th | 16th
Dates: Dec 6th | 7th & Tournament Dec. 14th-15th
3 on 3 Teams $250/Team
5 on 5 Teams $500/Team
Champions Tournament
The Gauntlet’s Champions Tournament
October 5th to 6th
Grades 3rd to 8th
Boys Division | Girls Division
$200 Team | 3 GG
TG Fall Basketball League
TG Fall Basketball League
$500/Team | 8 Games Guaranteed + Tournament
Incoming Grades 3rd to 8th
Divisions: Boys | Girls
Dates: Sept. 7th | Sept. 14th | Sept. 21st | Sept. 28th
Tournament October 5th
Back to Books Tournament
Back to Books Tournament
August 17th, 2024 | 1 Day Tournament | Cost $200
Grades 3rd to 8th | Boys Division | Girls Division
Fast Break Tourney ‘24
Fast Break Tourney ‘24
July 13th, 2024 | 1 Day Tournament | Cost $200
Grades 3rd to 8th | Boys Division | Girls Division
Heating Up Tournament
The Heat Is Rising Tournament
June 29th, 2024 | 1 Day Tournament | Cost $200
Grades 3rd to 8th | Boys Division | Girls Division
Registration Closed
Summer Basketball Tournament
Summer Tournament at The Gauntlet
Two Day Tournament $250/Team
June 15th & 16th
3 Games Guaranteed
Grades | 3rd - 8th
Divisions | Boys & Girls
Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place