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TOURNAMENT RULES & PRIZES

Everything you need to know before competing in the 3v3 Hoops.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Games are played 3-on-3 with one substitute allowed per team.

Up to 48 teams will be accepted to play in the tournament.

Teams will be placed in the appropriate divisions, determined by registration forms and interviews when needed.

Every team is guaranteed a minimum of two games.

No shot clock.

Scoring of two points for shots inside the arc and three points for shots beyond the arc. 

After a made basket, the ball is taken to the arc for a “check” with the defense before the next possession begins.

Elam Rule Decides Winner
At the four-minute mark of the game, first team to reach the set target score (current leader’s score plus six points) wins the game.

Example: At the four-minute mark the score is 10 to 8. The set target score is 16 (10 + 6 = 16). The first team to score 16 points wins.


One referee and one timekeeper for each game.

Teams can have four players, three on the court and one substitute.

Teams can start with two or three players.

The clock stops during all dead ball situations.

Teams can only sub on a dead ball or timeouts.

Two timeouts per team, per game.

Each player gets six personal fouls after which the player is ejected.

PRIZE POOL

$10,000 Total Prize Pool

Middle School Champions
Medals + Gift Cards

High School Champions
Boys — $1,000
Girls — $1,000

College Champions
Men — $2,000
Women — $2,000

Business Division
Men — $2,000
Women — $2,000

Win Your Share of $10,000

Limited Spots Available!

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