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Grassroots N.I.T. (National Invitation Tournament)
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Attention Coaches & Team Admins.,
We are super excited about this year's Grassroots N.I.T. and looking forward to another exciting & competitive event across the board!! Please see the discounted hotel blocks we have for this year's GNIT. The deadline for these blocks is in 3 weeks, so don't wait and miss out on discounted hotel rates. Click each link to view the discounted rates for the GNIT.
1) Hilton Garden Inn Duncanville (4 Free Breakfast Passes per room)
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DALDUGI&groupCode=ROOT&arrivaldate=2026-01-16&departuredate=2026-01-18&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
2) LaQuinta Inn & Suites Duncanville (Free Breakfast)
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/53845?checkInDate=01/16/2026&checkOutDate=01/18/2026&groupCode=011626GRA
3) Holiday Inn Express Duncancville (FREE Breakfast & Rate is only good for 2 night stay). NOTE:12/16/25 DEADLINE
https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=DCVTX&checkInDate=16&checkInMonthYear=002026&checkOutDate=18&checkOutMonthYear=002026&_PMID=99801505&GPC=DMG&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00
These discounted hotels will go quickly, so get your teams squared away early. Thanks for your support and we will see everyone in January. More event releated emails will be coming out as we get closer to the event. Happy Holiday Season to all! Peace
Description
The Grassroots N.I.T. (National Invitation Tournament) is one of the premier Grassroots events of the new year! The GNIT features top teams & players from across the country. The events also features national media coverage, stop clock games & national level awards. The GNIT will have 3rd-9th grade divisions.
- Tournament (Showcase)
- All teams
- Boys & Girls
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $375.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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Download the Elite Grassroots Boy's& Girl's Basketball App
Registration
Registration will be closed after 1/9/2026 (CST).
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- 3rd Grade Girls-"THE FUTURE" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 4th Grade Girls- "YOUNG QUEENS" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 5th Grade Girls -"GIRL'S GOT GAME" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 6th Grade Girls (D1) - "GIRL'S BALL TOO" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 7th Grade Girls-"GENERATION NEXT" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 8th Grade Girls - "SHINING STARS" - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- 9th Grade Girls Division - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 2nd Grade Division
- Boy's 3rd Grade Division - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 4th grade division - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 5th Grade Div. - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 6th Grade Div. - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 7th Grade Div. - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
- Boy's 8th Grade Div. - 2 team-Entry Fee ($350.00), 3 Team Entry Fee- (3 or more teams) ($325.00), Single Team Entry Fee ($375.00)
Jr. NBA Member 
The Jr. NBA is the official youth basketball participation program of the NBA. The Jr. NBA includes a free, membership-based program for existing youth basketball leagues/organizations. The membership is to help encourage and support youth basketball participation at the grassroots level and improve the overall youth basketball experience for all participants. The Jr. NBA aims to develop a lifelong passion for the game of basketball in boys and girls ages 6-14 by teaching them the fundamentals of the sport while instilling core values including teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.
THE JR. NBA, NBA, AND NBA PROPERTIES DO NOT IN ANY WAY CONTROL OR OPERATE THE ACTIVITIES OF ANY JR. NBA LEAGUE OR TEAM.
All event related questions should be directed to Coach Coop/ Coach Jon at swaaugbb@gmail.com or call 817-690-2485.
