Basketball
Overview
Emerald Force basketball consists of a recreational league and AAU/competitive teams for both boys and girls.
Leagues
AAU/Competitive Teams
Emerald Force basketball offers AAU teams for boys and girls.
~ 2025 UPDATE ~
FOLLOW UP TRYOUTS - SATURDAY, MARCH 8 (See times below)
Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex - Lonsdale
1740 Texas Ave, Knoxville, 37921
12:00 - 1:30 pm
4th Grade Girls - Court 1
4th & 5th Grade Boys - Court 2
1:30 - 3:00 pm
8th Grade Boys - Court 1
11th Grade Boys - Court 2
Recreational
Emerald Force recreational basketball league is for youth interested in learning the sport. Find important dates for the 2025 season below:
July 4 - Registration Opens
August 5 - Coaches Meeting
August 23 - Player Evaluation and Draft (Registration Closes)
8/25 - 8/29 - Confirmation Week: teams, divisions, practice schedules, game schedule
September 2 - first day of practice and parent meeting following practice
September 3 - first day of practice and parent meeting following practice
September 4 - first game of regular season
September 5 - first game of regular season
From this point on league will run practices on Monday and Tuesday and games on Thursday and Friday
September 29 - Team Pictures and BMI
September 30 - Team Pictures and BMI
October 20 - Final week of regular season games
October 27 - October 30th -Tournament Week
November 1 - Post Season Party
Clinics/Camps
We offer a series of clinics and camps throughout the year for youth to learn the basics of basketball or take their game to the next level.
Elston Turner Basketball Camp
The Elston Turner Basketball Camp teaches youth the fundamentals of basketball and helps develop life skills.
Basketball Calendar
Interested? Got Questions?
Reach out to us through our interest form and we’ll get back to you asap!
Emerald Youth serves children and young people who live in the heart of our city, in communities and neighborhoods such as East Knoxville, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Oakwood-Lincoln Park and other urban areas. The Academy league is intended for players from these city neighborhoods and/or children who attend Knoxville's city/urban schools.