St John’s College Basketball Tournament details.

The U19 and U15 competition format includes a round-robin phase, and this year introduces a B Division in the U19 age group category, expanding opportunities for more teams to compete at this level.  The U13 age-group categories play a festival format over the four days.

Expect exciting court-side action throughout the event. The Tournament features local schools and inter-provincial teams from the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as teams from neighbouring Southern African countries, Mauritius and Zimbabwe. We are thrilled to welcome our returning teams as well as our newcomers to the courts.

This four-day event promises loads of fun for the whole family, with food vendors providing plenty to eat and drink, a bar open from 10h00 until 18h00, and Chill Out Lounges in the Basketball Village where you can relax between games.

“It is an honour to host talented teams from across Southern Africa at the St John’s College Basketball Tournament,” says Mr Dale Jackson, Executive Headmaster of St John’s College. “This event is about more than just competition. It’s a reflection of sportsmanship and our shared passion for basketball.”

“Competing on the courts offers valuable opportunities for growth, passion, resilience, and the ability to handle both victory and defeat with dignity. We encourage our players to uphold fair play and embrace the new connections and experiences that come from participating in a tournament like this.”