NGS HOOPS presents

MEMPHIS HARDWOOD CLASSIC

April 21-23, 2023
Memphis , Tennessee

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ALL Games are set for tomorrow. Please click here to view your game times. Doors will open at 8:00am and the first set of games start at 8:30am.

Please ensure that your designated score keeper is at the score table before the start of the game. Scorekeepers must keep up with players individual points and fouls, team points and fouls, team timeouts, and the final game score. The Away team's scorekeeper will be responsible for operating the Baller TV Ipad, which involves inputing points, starting and stopping the game clock, and stopping the stream at the end of the game. This responsibility is in lieu of paying for game admission.

Best Regards and we look forward to a great day of basketball.

MEMPHIS HARDWOOD CLASSIC

4/22/2023 9:51 PM

Welcome to NGS 1st Annual Memphis Hardwood Classic. This event is hosting teams from Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee Louisiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

PLEASE NOTE: We understand that this will be a competitive event, but we do ask that all coaches, players, and spectators conduct themselves in a positive manner. BEST REGARDS AND WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH NEXT GENERATION SPORTS.

GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Game Rules CLICK HERE

Team Roster: Teams roster must be completed within Exposure Basketball by 2pm Friday

Admissions $20 per day     Parking $10 per day

Score Sheets: Scoresheets will be pre-printed by NGS based on teams roster within Exposure Basketball.

Score Table Stats Person: Each team must have 1 person to keep the stats at the table each game. The designated stats person will recieve a free weekend pass. Only 1 free band will be provided before the team's 1st schedule game. The designatged stats person should stay the same for the duration of the event.

Home Team -TOP TEAM OR FIRST TEAM LISTED. The home team is responsible for the game ball.

Coaches Check-In Team's head and assistant coach must check in before his/her first scheduled game at the location of his/her first scheduled game.

NCAA Certified teams must bring a printed roster from within your NCAA portal.

Two coaches per team will be provided free entry coaches band. Coaches band must be worn throughout the tournament. If bands are misplaced or not worn on the coach's wrist the coach will have to pay entry fee.

Coach Attire: All coaches must wear a polo styled, collared, or team related shirt. (Shirts that state team fan, team mom/dad, etc. are NOT considered a coaches shirt) Coaches must have on coaches band to sit on team bench during game.

Player/s Uniform: Players must have on team uniform and be on team roster to enter the gym for free and play in the games. Players must play in a minimum of one pool game to be eligible to play in bracket games.

Basketball Balls: Coaches are only allowed to bring up to two balls into the facility. Players/Siblings/Spectators are not allowed to bring a basketball into the facility or dribble the basketball inside the facility

Team Books-Please have team books at check-in and available at all times throughout the tournament. Books should have proof of age ei, include birth certificate or state ID, and report card.

Game Time-Due to the number of teams, and in consideration of all teams, players, coaches, and staff It is imperative that all coaches, players, and parents make the proper arrangements to arrive on time for all games.

Additional Tournament Rules and Procedures Click Here

4/22/2023 7:13 AM

Good Evening,

Please Click Here to recheck your teams schedule for any updates.

NCAA Certified Teams must bring a printed roster from within your team's portal.

Non Certified Teams must import their team's roster within the exposure basketball system.

We look forward to hosting your organization.

Best Regards,

MEMPHIS HARDWOOD CLASSIC


4/21/2023 6:59 PM

Description

Thank you for joining us in our 1st Annual Memphis Hardwood Classic. Gear up for Competition, Exposure, and Opportunity.

  • Tournament
  • All teams
  • Boys: 12th-2nd
  • Ability: Elite/Competitive
  • $350.00-$500.00 entry fee
  • 3 game guarantee
  • Exposure Certified

Location

Memphis Sports and Events Center Map
Memphis Sports and Events Center
995 Early Maxwell Blvd
Memphis , TN, 38104
Directions

Contact

Bilal Benjamin
(609) 712-1013

Social

General Information

GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION,
PLEASE NOTE: We understand that this will be a competitive event, but we do ask that all coaches, players, and spectators conduct themselves in a positive manner. BEST REGARDS AND WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH NEXT GENERATION SPORTS.

Game Rules CLICK HERE

Team Roster: Teams roster must be completed within Exposure Basketball by 2pm Thursday

Score Sheets: Scoresheets will be pre-printed by NGS based on teams roster within Exposure Basketball.

Score Table Stats Person: Each team must have 1 person to keep the stats at the table each game.  The designated stats person will recieve a free weekend pass. Only 1 free band will be provided before the team's 1st schedule game.  The designatged stats person should stay the same for the duration of the event. 

Home Team -TOP TEAM OR FIRST TEAM LISTED. The home team is responsible for the game ball.

Coaches Check-In Team's head and assistant coach must check in before his/her first scheduled game at the location of his/her first scheduled game.

Two coaches per team will be provided free entry coaches band. Coaches band must be worn throughout the tournament. If bands are misplaced or not worn on the coach's wrist the coach will have to pay entry fee.

Coach Attire: All coaches must wear a polo styled, collared, or team related shirt. (Shirts that state team fan, team mom/dad, etc. are NOT considered a coaches shirt) Coaches must have on coaches band to sit on team bench during game.

Player/s Uniform: Players must have on team uniform and be on team roster to enter the gym for free and play in the games. Players must play in a minimum of one pool game to be eligible to play in bracket games.

Basketball Balls: Coaches are only allowed to bring up to two balls into the facility. Players/Siblings/Spectators are not allowed to bring a basketball into the facility or dribble the basketball inside the facility

Team Books-Please have team books at check-in and available at all times throughout the tournament. Books should have proof of age ei, include birth certificate or state ID, and report card.

Game Time-Due to the number of teams, and in consideration of all teams, players, coaches, and staff It is imperative that all coaches, players, and parents make the proper arrangements to arrive on time for all games.

Additional Tournament Rules and Procedures Click Here

HOTELS: 
This event is a stay to play event.  All out of town teams are REQUIRED to stay in one of the hotels contracted for the event.   Click here to book your team and parents

NCAA Certified

Verify that this event is NCAA certified by visiting certified basketball events and summer leagues on the NCAA website.

All teams participating at an NCAA certified event must register online prior to reporting to participate in the event. Failure to register and submit all required information will result in a team being denied participation in all NCAA certified events. Coaches are expected to keep their online rosters updated.

All individuals who are involved in coaching activities at a NCAA certified event must renew their USA Basketball Coach License and be approved by the NCAA prior to participation in the event. This must be completed in order to sit on a bench at any NCAA certified event.


All event related questions should be directed to Bilal Benjamin at info@ngshoops.com or call (609) 712-1013.