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Please see attached tournament rules for this weekend.
They can also be found on our website - here
There are two venue locations for Westfield State. Woodward Athletic Center and Parenzo Gym. They are both very close to each other, but you'll most likely want to drive to get to one or the other.
For teams playing at the Woodward Athletic Center, use
377 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA
For teams playing at Westfield State, Parenzo Gym, please see that the gymnasium is located on their main campus at:
577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA
For Parenzo, when teams/spectators pull into the main entrance, go right until they see a large parking lot and the entrance to the gym is on the left. They will also have signs out.
Northeast Best of the Best- Admissions Pricing
No pre-sale available. All payments will be made at the door. Cash, credit card or ApplePay accepted.
10 and under are free. Senior citizens discounts available.
$15 - Per Day
$25 - Weekend (2 day Pass)
Please use the below link to access discounted tickets to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame museum.
These tickets are NOT part of the tournament admission.
Hall of Fame Ticket Link
Our parnter, Simax, will be selling tournament apparel for the Best of the Best this weekend. They'll be on-site at American International College Saturday and Sunday.
You can also buy apparel on their team/event store at: https://simaxsports.com/collections/northeast-best-of-the-best-2026-1763d2
June 6th
WNE University - Jerry Rosato
AIC - Samantha Horowitz
Westfield State University - Cassie Zoldak
June 7th
WNE University - Ted Plamondon
AIC - Samantha Horowitz
Westfield State University - Lauren Jimison
Athletic Trainer Mobile Numbers
Jerry Rosato 860-857-1857
Lauren Jimison 570-817-1607
Ted Plamondon 860-559-5897
Samantha Horowitz 413-439-5969
Cassie Zoldak 978-503-8234
Description
The Best of the Best is one of the most competitive events on the east coast and has exploded into an event that consistently draws around 250+ teams. The Best of the Best is truly an event for teams of all levels with an elite division and open division. The last 15 years have seen many of the best programs in the Northeast participate as well as some of the top players going on to the college ranks and pros including Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, Bruce Brown, Terrance Mann, Andre Drummond, Kris Dunn, Donovan Mitchell and many more.
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys & Girls: 12th-3rd
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $395.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
- Exposure Certified
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General Information
3+ game guarantee
3rd - 12th Grade teams, Boys and Girls
All games played at various facilities in Western Massachusetts. Please check venues for updated facilities.
After registering, you can log back into your account at play.basketbull.org to finalize payment or make changes to team information.
All schedule requests NEED to be made in writing at least 1 week prior to event. Please email us for schedule requests and be as detailed as possible. We cannot promise your requests will be granted, but will do our best. We do not honor Sunday schedule requests. Additionally, please do not send a text asking for scheudle or registration requests.
For hotels, please see below.
Registration
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- 11th/Open Boys - Hall of Fame
- 11th/Open Boys - Naismith - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 10th Boys - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 10th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 9th Boys - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 9th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 8th Boys - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 8th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 7th Boys - Hall of Fame - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 7th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 6th Boys - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 6th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 5th Boys - Hall of Fame - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 5th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 4th Boys - Hall of Fame - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 4th Boys - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 3rd Boys - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 11th/Open Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 10th Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 9th Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 8th Girls - Hall of Fame - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 8th Girls - Naismith - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 8th Girls - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 7th Girls - Hall of Fame - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 7th Girls - Naismith - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 6th Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 5th Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 5th Girls - Birthplace - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
- 4th Girls - Tournament Registration Fee ($395.00)
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to Colin Tabb at CTabb@Basketbull.org or call 857-540-9042.
