NEBA
3X3 Basketball
Elevate Your Game. Play Faster. Touch the Ball More.
A fast-paced basketball tournament for middle and high school student-athletes in grades 6–12. Boys and girls can compete, develop their skills, and experience more action in a fun, skill-focused environment.
More Ball Possessions
Better Teamwork
Faster Decisions
Improved Scoring Skills
Stronger Defense
Confidence & Creativity
More Action.
More Opportunities.
The NEBA 3×3 Basketball Tournament gives middle and high school student-athletes an exciting way to compete, learn, and grow through a faster version of the game.
With just three players on the court per team, every athlete has more opportunities to handle the ball, create scoring chances, defend, communicate, and make important decisions.
Whether you’re new to organized competition or already competing at a high level, 3×3 basketball challenges you to think quickly, play confidently, and contribute on every possession.
Fewer players. More responsibility. More chances to shine.
Train Smarter.
Compete Stronger.
3×3 basketball encourages players to develop the skills that matter most when the game speeds up and every possession counts.
Individual Skills
Improve ball handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, and one-on-one offense through increased involvement and repeated game situations.
Basketball IQ
Build court vision, spacing, communication, and decision-making while learning to read defenses and react to changing situations.
Competitive Mindset
Develop resilience, creativity, leadership, and defensive awareness while enjoying an energetic and competitive basketball experience.
Find Your Team.
Own the Court.
The NEBA 3×3 Basketball Tournament welcomes middle and high school student-athletes who want to compete, improve, and enjoy the game.
- Boys and girls in grades 6 through 12
- Mixed-gender teams are welcome
- Minimum 3 and maximum 4 players per team
- Players of different skill levels are welcome
- Individual players can request help finding a team
No Team? No Problem.
Interested in playing but don’t have a full team? Reach out to NEBA. We can help connect individual players with potential teammates, subject to availability.
Twin Cities Metro Area
NEBA 3×3 Basketball events take place in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota metro area at convenient, family-friendly basketball venues. Specific event locations and details will be provided with the tournament information.
Join the Competition.
Register your team for the NEBA 3×3 Basketball Tournament. Review the event details below and follow the registration instructions to secure your spot.