Basketball
Sports
Emerald Youth serves athletes who live in neighborhoods in the heart of the city including Five Points, Burlington, Mechanicsville, Lonsdale, Whittle Springs, Oakwood-Lincoln Park, Vestal, and Woodlawn. Space for athletes in other areas is very limited.
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.
2026 Season:
March - May
Recreational
Emerald Force recreational basketball league is for youth interested in learning the sport. More details to come about Fall 2026 - please check back.
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.
Annually, we offer a Basketball Bootcamp. This Bootcamp features skill development, conditioning and structured play (1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 5v5). Dates will be posted here for upcoming Basketball Bootcamps.
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.