DCBA’s High School AAU program brings together athletes from high schools across the region to compete in challenging environments, gain exposure through meaningful competition, and grow together as part of the DCBA basketball community.
Program Focus
The High School AAU season runs from March through July, aligning with the spring and summer competitive calendar. The focus is on preparing players to perform under pressure, contribute within a team setting, and continue progressing as both players and people.
Development remains the foundation of the program. Exposure is viewed as a result of consistent preparation, effort, and competing in the right environments, not a shortcut or guarantee.
The High School AAU season runs from March through July, aligning with the spring and summer competitive calendar. The focus is on preparing players to perform under pressure, contribute within a team setting, and continue progressing as both players and people.
Development remains the foundation of the program. Exposure is viewed as a result of consistent preparation, effort, and competing in the right environments, not a shortcut or guarantee.
Exposure & Competition
DCBA High School AAU teams compete in exposure-based tournaments designed to challenge players and provide opportunities to be evaluated while continuing to grow as teams in competitive environments.
Boys teams compete on established platforms including the RecruitLook circuit, NY2LA events, Prep Hoops events, and select independent tournaments throughout the season.
While competition schedules vary by team and season, DCBA intentionally places teams in environments that align with their level of development and readiness to compete.
During the spring and summer season, DCBA High School AAU teams compete in NCAA live evaluation periods, providing opportunities for players to be evaluated in person & to be contacted by college coaches.
Confirmed 2026 live event dates for DCBA:
DCBA High School AAU teams compete in exposure-based tournaments designed to challenge players and provide opportunities to be evaluated while continuing to grow as teams in competitive environments.
Boys teams compete on established platforms including the RecruitLook circuit, NY2LA events, Prep Hoops events, and select independent tournaments throughout the season.
While competition schedules vary by team and season, DCBA intentionally places teams in environments that align with their level of development and readiness to compete.
During the spring and summer season, DCBA High School AAU teams compete in NCAA live evaluation periods, providing opportunities for players to be evaluated in person & to be contacted by college coaches.
Confirmed 2026 live event dates for DCBA:
- May 15–17
- July 9–12
- July 10–13
College Preparation
DCBA’s High School AAU program serves as a college-preparatory environment for athletes aspiring to play at the collegiate level. Through exposure-based competition, demanding practice standards, and accountability, players are supported as they work toward earning college basketball opportunities, including potential scholarship pathways.
Being part of the DCBA High School AAU community exposes athletes to a higher daily standard. Competing alongside motivated players from different schools and backgrounds challenges athletes to raise their level, expand their perspective, and grow beyond the pace of their school-season environment.
This shared experience helps players separate themselves through preparation, competitiveness, and consistency - accelerating development and creating habits that carry into high school seasons and college preparation.
DCBA’s High School AAU program serves as a college-preparatory environment for athletes aspiring to play at the collegiate level. Through exposure-based competition, demanding practice standards, and accountability, players are supported as they work toward earning college basketball opportunities, including potential scholarship pathways.
Being part of the DCBA High School AAU community exposes athletes to a higher daily standard. Competing alongside motivated players from different schools and backgrounds challenges athletes to raise their level, expand their perspective, and grow beyond the pace of their school-season environment.
This shared experience helps players separate themselves through preparation, competitiveness, and consistency - accelerating development and creating habits that carry into high school seasons and college preparation.
Travel
High School AAU teams compete in regional and national events throughout the season. Travel is viewed as an important part of the developmental process, helping players gain experience competing away from home and building stronger team connections.
When available, team busing is offered to and from tournaments, providing a shared travel experience that supports preparation, recovery, and team cohesion while reducing travel demands on families.
High School AAU teams compete in regional and national events throughout the season. Travel is viewed as an important part of the developmental process, helping players gain experience competing away from home and building stronger team connections.
When available, team busing is offered to and from tournaments, providing a shared travel experience that supports preparation, recovery, and team cohesion while reducing travel demands on families.
Who This Program Is For
The DCBA High School AAU program is designed for athletes who:
This program is best suited for players willing to commit to the work required to grow and compete at a high level.
The DCBA High School AAU program is designed for athletes who:
- Are highly motivated.
- Want to play at a higher level.
- Value preparation, accountability, and team standards
- Are interested in exposure opportunities earned through competition
This program is best suited for players willing to commit to the work required to grow and compete at a high level.
Current High School Tryouts
February 28th
Roosevelt Middle School
9th, 10th, 11th Grade - 4pm - 5:30pm
March 3rd
Clarke University
9th, 10th, 11th Grade - 7pm - 9pm
Roosevelt Middle School
9th, 10th, 11th Grade - 4pm - 5:30pm
March 3rd
Clarke University
9th, 10th, 11th Grade - 7pm - 9pm
