🏀 Spring 2026 Tournament

Starts February 2026

32 Teams Playoffs
3 Regular Season Games

💰 Prize Pool

Black Division
16 Teams Competing
$150
Grand Prize
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Gold Division
16 Teams Competing
$150
Grand Prize

Every team has a chance to win! 🌟

📋 How It Works

32 Teams
32 Teams Compete

Every team makes the playoffs! No one is left out of championship contention.

3 Regular Season Games
3-Game Regular Season

Teams compete in 3 games to determine playoff division placement.

After the regular season, the top 16 teams advance to the Black Division playoffs, while the lower 16 teams compete in the Gold Division playoffs.

Both divisions crown a champion with a $150 prize! Every team has a shot at the championship. 🏆

⚠️ Payment Required
All teams must complete payment before participating in tournament games.
🤝 Fair Play Commitment
IBA is committed to maintaining fair and competitive play throughout the tournament. To ensure balanced competition:
  • IBA may ask teams to split up if their skill level is significantly higher than other teams.
  • Teams should refrain from having multiple players who have played basketball at any level higher than high school.
Tournament game schedule
Date Day Time Matchup Court Round Status

Spring 2026 Teams

All teams registered for the Spring 2026 tournament will appear here once registration opens.

No teams registered yet. Be the first to create a team!

⚫ Black Bracket

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🟡 Gold Bracket

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My Teams

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Admin Access Requests

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How many players are allowed per team?

Each team may have up to 4 players on the roster.

Who is eligible to participate?

All currently enrolled Purdue University students are eligible to play. Valid student ID may be required.

What is the registration fee?

The registration fee is $5 per person, paid at the time of team registration.

What are the game rules and scoring?

Regular Season: Games are 20 minutes, played to 11 points using 1s and 2s (1 point inside the arc, 2 points outside). No halftime.

Playoffs: Games are 30 minutes, played to 21 points with a halftime break at 11 points.

How do I know what jersey colors to wear?

Teams listed on the right side of the schedule wear white jerseys, while teams on the left wear black. We will also send reminders before each game.

Will there be referees and scorekeepers?

Yes, all games will have referees officiating and a dedicated scorekeeper tracking the game.

Is there a penalty for arriving late?

Yes. Teams arriving late will be penalized one point per minute for the opposing team. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled game time.

What happens if my team wears incorrect jersey colors?

Teams wearing incorrect jersey colors will be assessed a penalty of one free throw per violation for the opposing team.

What if we cannot make it to our scheduled game?

If your team cannot attend, you may forfeit the game or contact the opposing team directly to request a reschedule. Please provide as much advance notice as possible.

Where are games played?

All games are held at the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center. The specific court assignment for each game is listed in the schedule.

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🏀 IBA Spring 2026 Tournament — Applications Open!

📅 Date: TBD (Spring 2026)

🕐 Time: TBD

We're hosting a basketball tournament with a 3-game regular season with 32 teams (no higher or lower) — so spread the word and get your squad ready!

💰 Entry Fee: $5 per player

🏆 Prizes:

  • Black Division Winner — $150
  • 🟡 Gold Division Winner — $150

If you're interested in participating, sign up ASAP so we can lock in the bracket.

⚠️ Important: Payment information will be sent out once the tournament is confirmed.

Signing up now does not guarantee a spot in the tournament. Only teams that complete payment will be playing.

Fairness Policy: IBA reserves the right to ask teams to divide up their players to promote fairness, especially concerning any players that currently or formerly have played basketball at any level above high school basketball.