• DFW PRE-SEASON BATTLE

    MAR 22 - 23  |  Mckinney, TX

The Breakdown

The 4th Annual DFW Pre-Season Battle Basketball Tournament invites Boys & Girls travel, local, and regional teams at skill levels A & B. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 games, with awards for the top two finishers. Witness all the action in one location! Big Time Hoops has been organizing showcase events since 2011. The event is open to all AAU basketball, travel teams, NTBA, Jr. NBA, USSSA, USAB, and YBOA organizations.

Qualifier for the Big Time Hoops National Championships

For 2025, the National Championships will be held on July 18-20 in the North Dallas Area at the PSA McKinney complex.

Pricing:

  • $325 per Team (Automatic Bid): For teams that placed 1st or 2nd in the Gold Bracket or 1st in the Silver Bracket of any previous Big Time Hoops multi-day event (Sept 1, 2024 – Jul 10, 2025).
  • $479 per Team: Limited to the first 50 teams! Register early!

This event includes a 4-game guarantee with Pool to Bracket Play. All games will take place under one roof from Friday through Sunday, allowing teams to compete against the top programs from across the nation.

Event Highlights of the 4th Annual DFW Pre-Season Battle tournament

  • Pool to Bracket Play
  • Trainer On-Site
  • Security On-Site
  • Media On-Site
  • Custom Awards
  • Free Event App
  • Multi Team Discounts
  • Clock Managed by Big Time Hoops
  • All Games Under One Roof
  • Player Interviews
  • Free Event Pictures

Big Time Hoops relies on each team’s assessment to properly place teams in the appropriate pools. This will allow for more competitive games and a high energy atmosphere for players, coaches and spectators.

Skill Level Breakdown:

  • “A” level teams – National Travel that has played in multiple championship games.
  • “B” level teams – Team that has won bracket/playoff games at Regional level tournaments.
  • “C” level teams – Parks & Rec experience, maybe a newly formed team

Big Time Hoops has hosted Showcase, Collegiate Combines, One Day Challenges and NCAA Certified tournaments since 2011. As we expand our offerings for 2025, the number of  anticipated teams for the tournament will cap at 66.

Circuit of Champions locations for 2025:

TRIADELPHIA, WV
CHICAGO, IL
WASHINGTON DC
LAWRENCE, KS
GREENSBORO, NC
MEMPHIS, TN
DALLAS, TX
BOYDS, MD
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
CINCINNATI, OH
RICHMOND, VA

More Info

832.852.3358 or info@bigtimehoops.net

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Registration Deadline

Late Registration begins on March 15th @ $369

All registrations & payments must be received 7 days prior to the start of the event.

Costs

$329 - $369

Divisions

Boys & Girls 9U - 18U

Gameplay

3+ Game Guarantee - Pool to Bracket Play format

Event Locations

Location

PSA MCKINNEY

Address

7205 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070

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Common Questions & Answers

Yes, the system will automatically apply a discount during checkout: registering 2-3 teams will receive a 10% discount, and registering 4 or more teams will receive a 15% discount.

Two ways for Parents/Guardians to complete the Waiver!

Coach or Team Admin forward the following link to your parents - https://bigtimehoops.net/player-waiver/

or

Track and Monitor through your Exposure Basketball Account (Waivers are good for 12 months)

  1. Access your Exposure Basketball Team Dashboard
  2. Find the Team and click on the ROSTER
  3. Click on PRIMARY Roster
  4. Click the +Player button (manual entry) or *Import Template for bulk upload of Roster
  5. Select Manual
  6. Complete
    • Player Name
    • Guardian Info
    • Player Number
    • Click the REQUEST button to send waiver to parent/guardian

*Note: For bulk upload of roster use the attached template

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Yes and No, Big Time Hoops DOES NOT guarantee schedule requests. However, these requests must be submitted well in advance and are subject to approval based on the overall scheduling needs of the event.

Note: The best chance of having your schedule requests honored is to register and pay early, as those request submissions have priority over teams that register later.

Final rosters must be submitted by 9 PM on Thursday of the event week. Teams must access Exposure Basketball using the SAME CREDENTIALS used to register the team. To update your roster within Exposure Basketball, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Exposure Basketball account with your registration credentials.
  2. Click "Teams" in the left column.
  3. Click the Team that you wish to update.
  4. Click "Players" and then click "+Player"
  5. Enter for each player: Full Name, Uniform Number and Grade
  6. Save your changes to ensure the roster is updated.

Make sure your roster is accurate and complete before the deadline!

Schedule is normally published on Tuesday night, week of the event. Teams should access schedule by going to https://bigtimehoops.net/schedules/

Age based events. Teams must register according to the oldest player on team. 

No. Big Time Hoops provides block rooms at a significant discount, including breakfast. Additionally, teams that stay at our preferred accommodations receive special perks.