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7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals
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TRIBE Athletics Sports Events brings you THE LARGEST INDIGENOUS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD!!! The 7th Annual Native American Junior Nationals aka Natty's is coming back To Mesa, Arizona held at the 320 acre world class Arizona Athletic Grounds With 29 basketball courts "All Under One Roof" June 26th-28th 2026. With a 4 Game Guarantee or more National Tournament, we anticipate 522 All Indigenous Teams competing for a National Championship at the sports park that is actively larger than Disneyland. This is the place to witness the best of the best all indigenous basketball talent attending from all over the world and nation. This summer event will feature the top rising indigenous teams and players throughout the country to compete for a National Title in the Boys & Girls High School Divisions, Boys & Girls Middle School Division, Boys & Girls Youth Divisions. Native American, Polynesian/Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian players/teams are eligible to participate in this event. 3 days of high-level competition beginning with Pool Play Schedule going straight into Diamond & Platinum Single Elimination Bracket Play. All teams registering will not receive accommodations for game times so please plan accordingly for your travel arrangements. We look forward to seeing everyone in the summer of 2026! PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON ONE TEAM IN THEIR OWN GRADE DIVISION AND ON ANOTHER TEAM IN A UPPER GRADE DIVISION IN THE SAME GENDER. GIRLS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CROSSOVER AND PLAY IN THE BOYS DIVISION. PLAYERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO PLAY ON 2 TEAMS, NO MORE!!!! PLAYERS CANNOT PLAY ON TWO TEAMS IN THE SAME GRADE DIVISION OR IN A LOWER GRADE DIVISION. A mandatory check-in is required for the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and all players on the roster. Attendance is mandatory; failure to check in will result in no play permitted. 📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (MST) 📍 Arizona Athletic Grounds – Field House C EVENT DATES & TIMES 🏀 Tip-Off: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM (MST) 🏆 Event Ends: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at approximately 5:00 PM (MST) ⚠️ Important: All teams must be prepared to play at any scheduled time beginning Friday, June 26, 2026, to ensure the event stays on schedule. DIVISIONS & ELIGIBILITY • Grade divisions (High School, Middle School, Youth) are based on the 2025–2026 school year. • Seniors (Class of 2026) are eligible to participate in this event.
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys & Girls: 12th-3rd
- Ability: Elite/Competitive
- $450.00 entry fee
- 4 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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General Information
#1 INDIGENOUS EXPOSURE BASKETBALL EVENTS IN THE NATION!
*4 GAMES GUARANTEED OR MORE
*522 INDIGENOUS TEAMS COMPETING "ALL UNDER ONE ROOF"
*OVER 1,200+ GAMES PLAYED ON 29 BASKETBALL COURTS
*COLLEGE COACHES IN ATTENDANCE OR VIEWING LIVE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BALLER-TV LIVE-STREAMING SERVICE ON EVERY COURT
*NATIONAL MEDIA SERVICES COVERAGE
*NCAA CERTIFIED SCOUTING SERVICES AND EVALUATORS IN ATTENDANCE
*REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN
BOYS DIVISION:
HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL | 11TH-12TH GRADE DIVISION
HIGH SCHOOL NATION | 9TH-10TH GRADE DIVISION
MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING | 7TH-8TH GRADE DIVISION
INDIGENOUS STARS | 5TH-6TH GRADE DIVISION
NXT GEN INDIGENOUS | 3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION
GIRLS DIVISION:
HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS | 11TH-12TH GRADE
HIGH SCHOOL NATION | 9TH-10TH GRADE
MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING | 7TH-8TH GRADE
INDIGENOUS STARS | 5TH-6TH GRADE
NXT GEN INDIGENOUS | 3RD-4TH GRADE DIVISION
Registration
Registration will be closed after 6/1/2026 11:55 PM (PDT).
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- Boys High School National 11th-12th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls High School National 11th-12th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls High School Nation 9th-10th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls Middle School Rising 7th-8th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls Indigenous Stars 5th-6th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Boys NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
- Girls NXT Gen Indigenous 3rd-4th Grade Division - Pay My 1st Half Non-Refundable Deposit Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My 2nd Half Non-Refundable Balance Fee For My Youth, Middle or High School Team ($225.00), Pay My Youth, Middle or High School Team Full Registration Fee ($450.00)
Other Payments
- College Coaches Roster Packet - $25.00
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to TRIBE Athletics Coordinator (Lyle Pete) at coord@tribeathleticsfoundation.com or call 775-443-1960.
