BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
5TH – 7TH GRADE BOYS
ABOUT THE BOYS PROGRAM
The Always Basketball Boys Program provides young players in Northville and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities with a positive and competitive environment to develop their skills, basketball IQ and confidence while learning to play the game the right way. Our teams bring together players from Northville, Novi, Livonia, Dearborn, South Lyon and other surrounding communities, creating an opportunity for boys to develop, compete and grow together.
WHAT THE BOYS PROGRAM LOOKS LIKE
The Always Basketball Boys Program is designed to help players develop their skills, basketball IQ and confidence through consistent practices, competitive games and tournament experiences. Our focus is on teaching players how to play the game the right way while learning to compete, work as a team and continue improving throughout the season.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Building fundamentals, individual skills, basketball IQ and confidence while teaching players how to play the game the right way.
TEAM BASKETBALL
Learning offensive and defensive concepts, communication, teamwork and how to compete together as a team.
GAMES & TOURNAMENTS
Putting what players learn in practice into action through competitive games, leagues and tournament experiences.
2026–27 SEASON STRUCTURE
5TH GRADE
WINTER • NOVEMBER 2026 – MARCH 2027
Beginning in NOVEMBER, the team will have two practices per week and participates in the Big Cat Winter League through March. We will also join 3 tournaments during the season.
7TH GRADE
FALL • SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER
Players practice twice a week and participate in the Big Cat Fall League. Our two 7th grade teams practice together as one group, while separate rosters are used for league and tournament competition.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEASON
Always Basketball pauses team activities during the middle school basketball season, allowing players to fully participate with their school teams.
WINTER • JANUARY–MARCH
Always Basketball resumes in January with two practices per week and participation in the Big Cat Winter League through March.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Practices focus on fundamentals, individual skills training, basketball IQ and confidence. Players are challenged to improve while learning how to compete, make good decisions and play the game the right way.
TEAM EXPERIENCE
Players learn to communicate, compete and work together as a team. Through practices, games and tournaments, we emphasize unselfish basketball, accountability and being a great teammate on and off the court.
MORE THAN BASKETBALL
Always Basketball is about more than practices, games and tournaments. We want our players to experience basketball in different ways, build friendships and create memories together — from community events to college and professional basketball experiences.
PRO BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
Always Basketball players had the unforgettable opportunity to stand on the court alongside professional players during the National Anthem at a Detroit Pistons game.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE
Our players also get opportunities to experience college basketball up close, including attending games, meeting college players and seeing where the game can take them at the next level.
COMMUNITY & TEAM EVENTS
We are proud to be part of our local community. From the Northville Lighted Parade to team activities and special events, our players build friendships, create memories and represent Always Basketball beyond the court.
READY TO JOIN ALWAYS BASKETBALL?
Whether your son is looking to develop his game, compete with a team or become part of the Always Basketball family, we’d love to hear from you.
NEED TO MAKE UP A PRACTICE?
If your son misses a team practice because of a scheduling conflict, he may be able to attend another Always Basketball team’s practice when appropriate.