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TRENTYN FLOWERS

PICTURED– ALL-GymRat high-flier TRENTYN FLOWERS punishes the rack for TEAM DURANT Flowers is a top 25 player nationally in the class of 2024. The Combine Academy product is entertaining offers from North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, Auburn, Alabama among many others. (Photo, Dan Fritz, GymRat Staff)

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ICONIC HISTORY

MORE PLAYERS ARE RECRUITED OUT OF THE GymRat CHALLENGE THAN ANY OTHER EVENT IN THE NATION. AS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED DEVELOPERS OF GRASSROOTS EVENTS IN AMERICA, THE CREATORS OF THE GymRat CHALLENGE IS PARTNERING WITH THE DEVELOPER OF THE LARGEST INDOOR ATHLETIC FACILITIES IN THE NATION TO BRING YOU THE GymRat CHALLENGE AT CHAMPION MILL.

THE GymRat CHALLENGE IS A TRUE TEST OF BOTH BASKETBALL SKILL AND WILL WHERE TODAY’S NCAA AND NBA, STARS HAVE COME TO EARN THEIR REPUTATIONS OVER THE PAST TWO AND A HALF DECADES AND OTHERS HAVE COME TO COMPETE AGAINST THEM TO SEE HOW THEY MEASURE UP. SINCE 1998, PLAYERS FROM NBA MVP STEPH CURRY TO FORMER NBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR & NCAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR EMEKA OKAFOR TO NBA ALL-STARS AND FORMER CHICAGO BULLS TEAMMATES JOAKIM NOAH AND LUOL DENG TO NCAA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR & NATIONAL CHAMPIONS JIMMER FREDETTE, KEMBA WALKER, AND SHABAZZ NAPIER, TO PERENNIAL NBA ALL-STARS DONOVAN MITCHELL AND TOBIAS HARRIS, TO 2018 NBA FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICKS MO BAMBA AND KEVIN HUERTER TO 2019 NAISMITH NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE YEAR & DETROIT PISTON FIRST ROUND SELECTION ISAIAH STEWART TO 2021 HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICANS EMONI BATES & JALEN DUREN TO ESPN’S #1 RANKED PLAYER IN THE CLASS OF 2022, DERECK LIVELY, AND DUKE LEADING SCORER KYLE FILIPOWSKI.  AS WELL AS MANY, MANY MORE HAVE ARRIVED AT THE GymRat CHALLENGE TO COMPETE AND BE SEEN, AND EXITED THE GymRat CHALLENGE HAVING CATAPULTED THEMSELVES TO THE TOP OF RECRUITING BOARDS EVERYWHERE.

WITH UNPARALELLED COVERAGE FROM COLLEGE COACHES, SCOUTING SERVICES, AND BASKETBALL PUBLICATIONS, MORE PLAYERS ARE RECRUITED OUT OF THE GymRat CHALLENGE THAN ANY OTHER EVENT IN THE NATION. ALL OF THIS, COMBINED WITH A REPUTATION AS THE BEST ORGANIZED EVENT IN THE NATION, MAKES THE GymRat CHALLENGE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE AND COMPETITIVE STOPS ON THE SUMMER BASKETBALL SCHEDULE.

FORMAT

  • THREE game guarantee with additional games for Championship Round qualifiers
  • Media coverage from ESPN National talent evaluators and writers, as well as McDonald All-American voters
  • GymRat Evaluation Team on hand throughout the weekend for talent evaluation & selection of All-GymRat CHALLENGE team and MVPs in each age division for inclusion in the GymRat REPORT that is available to every college coach in the nation
  • Potential for MAXIMUM of 6 games over the event weekend
  • POOL PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
  • POOL PLAY concludes at 11:15 AM on the final day of competition
  • Pool Champions & potential Wildcard teams advance to the CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND beginning at 1:35 PM on the final day of competition
  • CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND format includes
    • Bracket play based on POOL PLAY performance and resulting CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND seed
    • Single elimination with MAXIMUM of three games in CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND play
    • Champions awarded in each CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND bracket
    • This three-game maximum CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND formatreduces fatigue and results in higher quality performance in all brackets of the CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
    • This format allows all CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND qualifiers to play a minimum of one and a maximum of three games in this highly competitive round.
    • This format preserves the legendary trademark Championship–style of the GymRat CHALLENGE, allows for national recognition for winners in all brackets, and allows for early conclusion times for all teams.
  • Certified referees for all games.
  • Athletic Trainers on site
  • STAY TO PLAY: Discounted HOTEL rates for all participants are contractually GUARANTEED to be the lowest available on GymRat event weekends. View hotel requirements & options at http://gymratchallenge.com/boys-gymrat-champion-mill/preferred-hotels-boys-champion-mills/

REGISTRATION FEES

  • $495 for teams in the 8th through 11th Grade divisions
  • $395 for teams in the 12U & 13U divisions
  • Multi-team discounts available. Call 1-888-7-GYMRAT (1-888-749-6728) for details.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

In accordance with USA Basketball’s Grade and Age Eligibility Requirements, the following competition divisions will be offered at the GymRat CHALLENGE
  • 11th Grade– Athletes must be enrolled in the 11th grade or below (as of October 1, 2022) AND cannot turn 19 prior to September 1, 2023
  • 10th Grade– Athletes must be enrolled in the 10th grade or below (as of October 1, 2022) AND cannot turn 18 prior to September 1, 2023
  • 9th Grade– Athletes must be enrolled in the 9th grade or below (as of October 1, 2022) AND cannot turn 17 prior to September 1, 2023
  • 14U– Athletes cannot turn 15 prior to September 1, 2023 (age division, no grade exceptions)
  • 13U– Athletes cannot turn 14 prior to September 1, 2023 (age division, no grade exceptions)
  • 12U– Athletes cannot turn 13 prior to September 1, 2023 (age division, no grade exceptions)

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

It is the responsibility of the head coach to provide age and grade (if applicable) verification for players at any time throughout the tournament. Permitted forms of player age verification include birth certificates, passports and government-issued IDs (originals, hard copies or digital copies). Permitted forms of player grade verification include school-issued report cards or school administrator confirmation of grade issued on school letterhead (originals, hard copies or digital copies).

USA BASKETBALL COACH LICENSE INFORMATION

The USA Basketball Coach License program focuses on educating coaches while ensuring the safety of those with whom the coach may come in contact. The program is designed to develop an inclusive basketball community of credible, qualified and dedicated coaches and administrators who serve the game.

There are two USA Basketball Coach License types: gold and associate. Both licenses require successfully passing a background check and completing online courses. The gold license provides additional benefits and coaching resources, but either license type is permitted for all coaches and bench personnel participating in Alliance Tournaments.

* While either license type is permitted for Official Qualifiers, coaches and event operators participating in NCAA-Certified events are still required to obtain a USA Basketball Gold Coach License, as mandated by the NCAA. More information can be found at https://www.usab.com/youth/development/coach/coach-license.aspx

COACH LICENSE SEASON

All licenses are valid from completion date through August 31st of the license year.
PROCESS TO OBTAIN A COACH LICENSE
  • Step 1: Go to https://community.usab.com/
  • Step 2: Select PROCEED under Coach Registration.
    • *If you had an account in the previous season, click LOGIN in the top right corner and follow the prompted steps to renew your license.
  • Step 3: Enter your account information, select your license type and pay the corresponding fee.
  • Step 4: On your dashboard, select the BACKGROUND SCREENING bubble to begin your check through our screening partner Verified Volunteers.
  • Step 5: On your dashboard, select the COURSES bubble and complete the required courses in your account.
Once your background check is clear and you have completed your courses, you will become licensed for the season and receive the benefits associated with your license level. Once licensed, set your online coach account profile to “public” view to allow for real-time verification of licensure.
AHMAD-NOWELL

PICTURED: ALL-GymRat performer AHMAD NOWELL of TEAM FINAL is a top 50 prospect in the class of 2024 & is sitting on offers from Kansas, Tennessee, Auburn & Memphis. .(Photo, Jim Franco, GymRat Staff)