What Is NJB?
National Junior Basketball is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1984 by Dennis Murphy, Jr. As a coach at Garden Grove High School in Orange County, California, Murphy had the vision of creating a youth basketball league based on sportsmanship and player development.
NJB has blossomed into a national youth league with participants in 4 states: California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada. For those in K-1st grade a Rookie League is provided that stresses the fundamentals of the game and provides tools for personal growth. The core of the organization is centered on the Divisional Play Program that is open for all boys and girls who wish to participate and are in 2nd through 8th grade. For individuals with an advanced skill set, the All-Net and BYT Programs acts as a supplement to the Divisional Program. The program provides additional training to prepare them for high school basketball in the future. Over 1,000,000 participants have gone through these programs.
The High School League offers competition and skill training for players in grades 9-12 who did not make their high school team or looking for off-season play.
4 Ways to Play
Youth City League/Divisional
YEAR ROUND - FOR ALL LEVELS OF PLAY
Everyone Plays
This is our most popular league where everyone plays. Thousands of young athletes across the West Coast participate in our Winter league each year for the past 35 years! Athletes are drafted onto teams to ensure parity across the board. Grades K-12. Many cities run year Spring, Summer and Fall programs as well. Contact info@njbl.org if you have questions.
Winter All-Star Opportunity
At the end of each winter season, coaches nominate their two best players to be placed with other top-performing players in their grade. These teams represent their cities and compete against other NJB All-Star teams in a tournament-style playoff.
Kindergarten: Rookie League
1st-2nd Grade: Division 4
3rd-4th Grade: Division 3
5th-6th Grade: Division 2
7th-8th Grade: Division 1
9th-12th Grade: High School
Now that you know what division your child is in, find which City (geographical location) is best for you!
BYT (Bring Your Team)
YEAR ROUND - FOR ALL LEVELS OF PLAY
Bring Your Team
Join as a group of friends or come in as a club team looking for higher competition of play. BYT plays against other BYT teams throughout Orange County and Inland Empire. Coaches can choose their own roster for the season and register with a single team payment. A team can sign up under BYT if they have a head coach and a minimum of 8 players. BYT has a Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall season. Each season consists of league games and tournaments. Contact info@njbl.org if you have questions.
Includes:
6 game regular season + 1 tournament
Onsite Scorekeeper
Certified referees
Online schedules and scores
Excellent facilities
Organized league and friendly staff
3 regular season home games / 3 away games - some travel required
No games on April 12th and May 10th
NJB Stars
FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED PLAYERS
Eligibility: Must be in 3rd - 8th grade.
This is NJB's most competitive club program with year round play for 3rd- 8th graders . The Stars are a travel team and play against other club teams in tournaments. You must be selected to play on The Stars team. If you're interested in having your kid be on the NJB Stars contact us for a workout. Email us at info@njbl.org
All-Net
FOR CLUB TEAMS AND COMPETITIVE PLAY
This is NJB’s most competitive league and tournaments. All-Net is designed to provide a club-style environment for the most advanced teams from each chapter. These teams participate in the All-Net Winter Series once per month, playing four guaranteed games at each series.
NJB Stars Club/Travel Opportunity: Top All-Net players are invited to try out for NJB’s club/travel program. These club teams represent NJB in AAU sanctioned tournaments throughout Southern California.
