Basketball
Level up your hoops through a range of basketball programming available on four hardwood courts in our state-of-the-art-facilities in Springfield, VA.
Training & Instruction
Basketball Skill Development: Beginner & Intermediate
Learn to Play Basketball: Junior Ballers
Basketball Team Tryouts
Our youth basketball teams for 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls focus on comprehensive player development under the leadership of positive and experienced coaches. Teams compete in local leagues and regional tournaments, practice together 2x per week, and work with a certified strength coach on high performance training to enable them to perform at their peak. Contact basketball@thestjames.com if you are interested in learning more or joining our basketball teams.
Events
Performance Academy Girls Basketball Evaluations & Open House
Join us for The St. James Performance Academy Girls Basketball Evaluations and Open House! All rising 5th-12th grade athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Meet legendary coach Tamika Dudley and the Academy leadership team and learn more about our tailored learning experience.
Ages
Rising 5th - 12th Grade
Schedule
- Sunday, March 23
- High School 12:30 - 2:00 PM
- Middle School 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Performance Academy Boys Basketball Evaluations & Open House
Join us for The St. James Performance Academy Boys Basketball Evaluations and Open House! All rising 5th-12th grade athletes and their parents are invited to attend. Meet former college renowned coach Emanuel 'Book' Richardson and the Academy leadership team and learn more about our tailored learning experience.
Ages
Rising 5th - 12th Grade
Schedule
- Sunday, March 23
- High School 4:30 - 6:00 PM
- Middle School 6:00 - 7:30 PM
DMV Spring Warm-Up Showcase
The St. James will host the 4th Annual DMV Spring Warm-Up Basketball Showcase over a two day period beginning on Saturday, April 12th - Sunday, April 13th. Teams will play showcase games over the weekend to highlight and raise awareness of the athletic talents of all participating teams.
Ages
14U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th
Spring Mayhem Youth Basketball Tournament
Join Us for the 4th Annual "The St. James Spring Mayhem Basketball Tournament"! Last year, this tournament brought together 70+ teams, with 20+ teams on the waiting list - don't miss your chance to be part of the action this year. Teams will play pool-play games on Saturday (4/26) and bracket play on Sunday (4/27).
Ages
4th thru 11th Grade, Boys and Girls
Schedule
Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th
Spring Survivor Showdown
The St. James will host the 4th Annual Spring Survivor Showdown Tournament over a two day span. Teams will play pool-play games on Saturday (4/17) and bracket play on Sunday (4/18).
Ages
4th thru 11th Grade, Boys and Girls
Schedule
Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th
High School Summer Jamboree
The St. James presents the 2025 Summer High School Basketball Jamboree. Get your team ready for the High School Basketball season with some pre-season action! The Jamboree will include Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys and Girls teams.
The Summer Jamboree will take place on Saturday, May 31st at the St. James. 2 & 3-game packages available.
Ages
JV and Varsity Boys and Girls High School
Schedule
Saturday, May 31st
DMV Summer Warm-Up Showcase
Ages
13U thru 17U, Boys
Schedule
Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th
Basketball Camps
STJ Basketball Summer Camp
The St. James Basketball Camp offers your child an excellent opportunity to develop their skills this summer with elite coaching in the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending. Campers of all experience levels will participate in skill drills, position-specific workshops, mini games, and scrimmages to practice what they've learned.
Ages
6 - 13
Schedule
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Week 1 | 6/2 - 6/4 | Monday to Wednesday
- Week 8 | 7/21 - 7/24 | Monday to Thursday
Quinn Cook Basketball Summer Camp
Quinn Cook's Basketball Camp held at The St. James focuses on developing tomorrow's leaders on and off the basketball court. The camp week will include: Five days of guided basketball instruction and competition in Quinn Cook's custom-built curriculum, which is based on dividing youth players between the ages of 6-17 into age-appropriate training groups once evaluated by staff to assess each camper's basketball skill level and IQ.
Ages
6 - 17
Schedule
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Week 11 | 8/11 - 8/15 | Monday to Friday
School's Out Day Camps
We know how difficult it is to find suitable care for your children on student holidays. The St. James has you covered with our new Ultimate Sports & Adventure Day Camp! A wide range of sports and activities, your child will get to explore lots of new games and adventures. Campers will have the chance to compete in our fieldhouse, try out their skills in our courthouse, and explore their digital and creative side in our Super Awesome & Amazing facility.
Ages
5 - 13
Schedule
- 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Extended Day | 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Basketball Leagues
Game on! Connect with a rec basketball team and test out your skills when you join one of our adult or youth basketball leagues. Youth basketball leagues are designed to instill a love for game, while preparing student athletes for varsity team tryouts or making it into the basketball club program. It’s not just the players who enjoy basketball at The St. James. Friends and family can watch the action from comfortable viewing areas, and everyone continues the fun with food and refreshments at onsite restaurant, Vim & Victor, by local celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn.
Jr. NBA/WNBA Summer League
The St. James is an official Jr. NBA Basketball Program. The Jr. NBA League program is professionally curated directly from the NBA and WNBA, giving youth athletes the very best foundation to improve their game, discover the importance of sportsmanship, and participate in organized team play. There are no try-outs! Everyone participates!
PLEASE NOTE: Finalized schedules will be built 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the season.
Ages
K thru 7th Grade
Schedule
- Tuesday, July 8th + Thursday, July 10th - Practice Only
- Sundays, July 13th - August 24th
Boys High School Basketball Summer League
The St. James 2025 Summer High School Basketball League is for Boys Varsity teams during the month of May and June. Teams are guaranteed 7 games + a chance for playoffs.
At the conclusion of the regular season, playoff matchups will be announced and communicated to teams. All playoff games will be completed by Thursday, June 26th.
Ages
Boys HS Varsity
Schedule
- Tuesdays and Thursdays | May 20th - June 26th
- 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Private Basketball Training
Want to tighten your handling? Boost your vertical? Or just learn the basics of the game? Whatever your basketball goals, achieve them with private training at The St. James sports and wellness complex. Get one-on-one instruction from our all-star coaches who will identify a player's areas for improvement and build you a personalized development plan. Or, work together in a small training group of 2-3 players.
Pricing for private basketball training starts at $125 per hour and includes regular court work in the Court House, plus access to the Dr. Dish shooting machine. For more information about private basketball training at the St. James, contact basketball@thestjames.com.
Drop Ins
Members Court Time
Members are welcome to drop in for a pickup game or solo practice at our climate-controlled Court House. Check availability on The St. James app or website, then play at your leisure.
Dr. Dish
Turn it up a notch when you reserve the Dr. Dish shooting machine to build custom drills and track your progress. Enjoy the latest in training technology, with this fully automatic and programmable basketball shooting machine that tracks your makes and misses, for single or small group play.
- 30 Minutes: $32 for members, $40 for non-members
She Got Game Classic
At The St. James, we’re committed to women’s and girls’ empowerment through sports. That’s why we’ve teamed up with She Got Game - the top national girl’s high school basketball showcase.
Featuring hundreds of girls’ high school basketball teams and powerhouse programs, She Got Game gives student athletes the competition and recruiting opportunities that develop talent, build confidence, and change lives.
Showcases feature some of the best seasonal match-ups between top teams and star players. Games attract tens of thousands of spectators in markets across the country - Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Jersey Shore, and Washington, DC.
Basketball at The St. James
Improve every aspect of your game with basketball training at The St. James sports club in Springfield, VA. Join one of the basketball club programs to compete against top regional challengers, reserve the court for a pickup game, or enroll your student athlete in youth basketball classes to build their skills from start. We offer:
- Personalized instruction for every position and skill level from expert coaches
- Basketball clinics to hone technical skills and your mental game
- Basketball camps and clinics with proven strategies and modern learning techniques
- Youth basketball teams for elementary to high school students
- The latest in game tech, including Dr. Dish shooting machines and VertiMax trainers
- Basketball club programs featuring regional competition
- Strength and conditioning programs to increase power, vertical lift, flexibility and explosiveness
- Four full-length hardwood courts at the premier sports complex in the DMV
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