About NJB
National Junior Basketball is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1984 by Dennis Murphy, Jr. As a coach at Garden Grove High School in Orange County, California, Murphy had the vision of creating a youth basketball league based on sportsmanship and player development.
NJB has blossomed into a national youth league with participants in 4 states: California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada. For those in K-1st grade a Rookie League is provided that stresses the fundamentals of the game and provides tools for personal growth. The core of the organization is centered on the Divisional Play Program that is open for all boys and girls who wish to participate and are in 2nd through 8th grade. For individuals with an advanced skill set, the All-Net and BYT Programs acts as a supplement to the Divisional Program. The program provides additional training to prepare them for high school basketball in the future. Over 1,000,000 participants have gone through these programs.
The High School League offers competition and skill training for players in grades 9-12 who did not make their high school team or looking for off-season play.
Our Mission
To inspire our youth; regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. To practice the ideals of health, citizenship and character. To implant the game elements of safety, sanity, and intelligent supervision; and to keep the welfare of the player first, foremost, and entirely free of adult lust for glory. To emphasize teamwork for all participants.
Everyone is a winner at NJB!
What We Do
The core of the organization is centered on the Divisional Play Program that is open for all boys and girls who wish to participate and are in 2nd through 8th grade. For those in K-1st grade a Rookie League is provided that stresses the fundamentals of the game and provides tools for personal growth. Over 1,000,000 participants have gone through these programs.
Excellent training and rules clinics for game referees to establish strong working relationships between chapters (cities) and referee coordinators who assign certified NJB referees for all contests during the season.
Scheduling formats and procedures for chapters (cities) to follow during the regular season of competition.
Programs
BYT (Bring Your Team)
A program for competitive teams to play in leagues and tournaments.
2nd-8th grade. Girls Divisions and Boys Divisions.
All-Net
A program is for the winter season.
Higher level competition for players getting ready for High School.
High School Leagues
For players who are in high school.
For players not participating in their high school basketball teams.
The Championship Series
The largest team tournament in the nation for all NJB teams only
Attracts over 900 teams.
Area All Stars & Sectional All-Star
Tournaments for girls and boys
Winter Season
National All-Star Tournament
This event culminates the winter season with the best teams competing for the NJB National Title.
Training
NJB provides skills workouts online and in person
K-HS Boys and Girls.
Club Teams
The Stars Program has existed for over 20 years for players looking to play on a competitive club team in tournaments.
Sportsmanship
PHILOSOPHY
To acquaint the players with the fundamentals of the game.
To teach proper shooting, passing, dribbling and defense.
To teach good sportsmanship and teamwork concepts during the season.
To ensure that each team is equal in talent and size by enforcing a draft system throughout the entire program (The Griffin method is utilized).
CODE OF ETHICS
Remember that a basketball game is only a game – not the end of the world for the NJB players, coaches, parents, and all participants.
Acknowledge that NJB promotes the physical, mental, spiritual, moral and emotional soundness of the individual players.
Understand and accept the rules and regulations of the game.
Respect the integrity and judgment of the game referees.
Create an enjoyable atmosphere for all visitors and guests during NJB games.
Always demonstrate friendly and courteous attitudes toward opponents and game referees.
Play fairly and strive for good values.
Emphasize good sportsmanship.
All adults should conduct their behavior in a positive fashion. Adults are role models for our NJB players.
Spectators shall never harass the game referees or players or coaches. Cheer every good play, no matter who makes it. Praise our children, and please always recognize the good and never the bad!
Players shall play for the love of the game – winning without extreme ego, losing without excuses, and never quit.
Encourage leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment.
THE NJB PRAYER
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you! Leave us a note on the form below or email us at: info@njbl.org and we will get to you as soon as we can!
Socials
Email:info@njbl.org
Online Chats: Chat with us at: www.njbl.org (bottom right)
Instagram and Facebook @nationaljuniorbasketball
Office
180 E. Main St. Suite 105
Tustin, CA 92780
Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 3pm
Phone Number: 888-623-0124
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA /
SILICON VALLEY NJB
Email: svnjb-info@siliconvalleynjb.com
Phone: (408)-260-0100
Fax: (408)-260-0112
Web: https://www.siliconvalleynjb.com/
HOW DO I INVOLVE MY CHILD WITH NJB?
If you are a parent new to NJB, please locate your local city using the button below. Your local chapter is your starting point. For further assistance, contact NJB headquarters at: info@njbl.org.
Find Your City
MY LOCAL CHAPTER ISN’T ACCEPTING ANY NEW PLAYERS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If your local chapter is not accepting any new players you can try the next chapter near you. You will need to fill out a player release form and have it signed by your City Chapter and NJB’s League Director.
I WOULD LIKE MY CHILD TO PLAY IN ANOTHER CHAPTER AND NOT MY LOCAL ONE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You will need to fill out a player release form and have it signed by your City Chapter and NJB’s League Director. A signed release form is only good for one (1) season! All Star players are not eligible to apply for a city release.
WHAT GRADE DOES EACH CITY ACCEPT?
Most of our NJB Chapters accept grades K - 8th. A few chapters may be limited to a few grades only.
WHAT DIVISION WILL MY CHILD BE IN?
D1- 7th and 8th grade
D2- 5th and 6th grade
D3- 3rd and 4th grade
D4- 2nd grade
D5- (Rookies) Kinder and 1st
WHAT IS THE CORRECT BALL SIZE FOR MY CHILD’S DIVISION
D1- 29.5
D2- 28.5 (Girls stop at this size)
D3- 27.5
D4- 27.5
D5- 25.5
AFTER I HAVE REGISTERED, WHERE CAN I OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING SEASON?
Your chapter director should be keeping all of their members updated. If you require information, please contact your chapter director before contacting NJB headquarters. You can always contact us by e-mail at: info@njbl.org.
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDE?
The registration fee includes the season games, Full NJB uniform, NJB Basketball (Winter), League insurance, season game fees, scorekeeper fees, picture day (Winter), awards for top teams, NJB membership.
During the Winter Season each team is required to obtain a team sponsorship of $400 to help offset the costs of practice time and scorekeeper fees. Sponsors will receive recognition.
WHAT IS A TEAM SPONSORSHIP?
Each individual NJB team humbly seeks a specific team sponsor from a member in the community, whether it be an individual or company.
Your team sponsorship will assist in paying for practice gym time for the season and offset expenses to operate the league. Everything from uniforms and basketballs, to gym time, referees, scorekeepers, tournaments, trophies and medals, are covered by these funds to run our organization.
NJB is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving the youth in your community, which means your contribution is 100% tax-deductible.
Our league will show our appreciation by placing your company’s name and logo on our local website and in the National Tournament program.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY TEAM DOES NOT SECURE A SPONSORSHIP?
It could affect your indoor practice schedule and availability.
WHAT CAN I DO IF NJB DOESN’T HAVE A CHAPTER WHERE I LIVE?
You can volunteer to become a Chapter Director! Please contact our Divisional Director for more information:
Call us at (888-623-0124) or email us at info@njbl.org.
HOW MANY GAMES WILL BE PLAYED EACH SEASON?
During Winter, 10 season games plus championship series tournament.
Spring, Summer, Fall is typically 6 games plus end of season tournament.
WHEN ARE PRACTICES/DAYS AND TIMES
Practices are once or twice a week, decided by coach and gym availability.
We don’t have a schedule until after teams are formed and we have gym and coach availability.
WHEN ARE GAMES?
Games are played on the weekend, either Saturday or Sunday.
WHEN IS EVALUATION DAY?
We put tentative dates on our flyer to get you prepared for the season. Sometimes we may need to change the dates depending on gym availability. You should receive an email a week before your evaluation date with location, date and time.
SIGNING UP LATE/ EVALUATIONS
If you sign up a day or two before evaluations take place, you will most likely be put on a waitlist
If you sign up on time but cannot make evaluations you will still be put on a team.
I THINK MY CHILD IS ADVANCED, CAN THEY PLAY UP A LEVEL?
In most cases yes, a more advanced player can play a division up. You cannot play a division down.
WHAT IS “ALL-NET” ?
NJB offers the All-Net Program for advanced players grades 4th – 8th through their chapters. This division prepares the athlete for high school competition. Please email mestrada@njbl.org for more information.
ARE THERE PLAYER/FRIEND REQUESTS?
To keep the leagues fair and make sure every team starts the season from a clean slate, we typically try to prevent multiple players that know each other from joining the same team. However, we try our best to grant friend requests if we deem them not to give the team a competitive advantage. If there are several players that would like to join the same team, consider registering for a BYT team.
ARE THERE COACH REQUESTS?
You can register for a BYT team with the coach that you’d like to play for.
HOW CAN I BE SURE THAT I AM COACHING MY SON OR DAUGHTERS TEAM?
If you are volunteering to coach, you will be coaching your son or daughter.
DO YOU GIVE DISCOUNTS FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES/ SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS?
Please reach out to us so we can see how we can help. info@njbl.org
IS THERE A SIBLING DISCOUNT CODE?
Please email us regarding a sibling discount. info@njbl.org
IS THERE A PHONE NUMBER?
The phone number is 888-623-0124
You can Call, Text or use the chat function on the NJB website.
