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