2021 New York National Tournament sells-out in record 5 minutes. See which teams are in.

Garfield Johns and FMB will be back to defend their title.

Garfield Johns and FMB will be back to defend their title.

With the Ultimate Hoops National Tournaments in Las Vegas and New York City forced to shutter for over a year due to the pandemic, UH Nation fans wondered if the National Tournaments could relaunch with the same rabid enthusiasm as in years past.

The question was answered resoundingly when the 2021 New York National Tournament sold-out in a record five minutes when registration opened on Thursday afternoon.

The tournament will be held August 21-22 at the famous Life Time - Sky court in New York City. First round games will tip-off the morning of Saturday, August 21st.

The defending champions FMB, will return to defend their title. FMB went a perfect 5-0 for the tournament in 2019 to take home the crown.

The most-talked about news of the tournament will be the debut of Ball So Hard from Arizona. The 4-time Las Vegas National Champion will make their first appearance in the bright lights of New York City tournament. DMV Ballers from Washington D.C., who won the New York title in 2018, will also return to compete in 2021.

The league announced on Thursday a waiting list for the tournament will open on Monday, June 14th.

2021 New York National Tournament Teams (updated 6.14.21 2:13pm CT)

CTE - Maryland / Captain: Kenny Zeigler

Final Chaptr - Atlanta / Captain: Emery Range

LTC Tree - Atlanta / Captain: Darrick Wilkins

Motivation - Boston / Captain: Jason LaPlanche

Cole World - Virginia / Captain: Eugene Watson

Ball So Hard - Arizona / Captain: Terrell Suggs

DMV - Washington D.C. / Captain: Jordan Obozele

FMB - New York / Captain: Fred Basso

Team Classic - Boston / Captain: Jay Resto

Ultimate Hoops Dallas - Dallas / Captain: Evan Pastorelle