How the Jr. NBA League Play at St Louis Basketball Academy Works

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St Louis Basketball Academy runs a Jr. NBA League Play session hosted at Ladue High School for players entering grades 4–6. It is a five-week program that adds a combine and an all-star game on top of weekly play, with one practice and one game each week and two experienced coaches on the court with the kids at all times. The session is slated to begin July 7 and run until mid-August, and players receive an NBA or WNBA style jersey that is theirs to keep. Registration closes 6/20/25.

Program format at a glance

Item Detail
Location Ladue High School
Eligible players Entering grades 4–6
Session length 5 weeks
Schedule One practice and one game per week
Extra events Combine and All-Star Game
Coaching 2 experienced coaches on the court with the kids at all times
Included NBA or WNBA style jersey, yours to keep
Start date Slated to begin July 7
End date Runs until mid-August
Registration deadline 6/20/25

What a typical week looks like

Each week combines one practice and one game. The practice is the teaching block — skill work and team concepts — while the game is the application. Because two experienced coaches are on the court with the kids at all times, the player-to-coach ratio stays low enough for hands-on instruction during both sessions.

The combine and all-star game sit outside the regular weekly rhythm. The combine gives players a chance to be evaluated before or early in the session, and the all-star game closes things out with a showcase-style event.

Who this is for

This league fits players entering grades 4–6 who want structured, coached competition rather than drop-in play. If your child is looking for a first taste of organized league basketball with a fixed weekly commitment, this format is built for that. If you are looking for older age groups, note that the academy's youth teams separately cover 3rd grade through high school — the Jr. NBA League Play itself is limited to the 4–6 grade band.

How to register

  1. Confirm your player is entering grades 4–6.
  2. Register before 6/20/25 — the deadline is stated on the program listing.
  3. Plan for the session window: starting July 7 and running until mid-August.
  4. Expect the jersey to be provided as part of the program; it is yours to keep.

For questions about the league or to confirm current availability, the academy lists contact options at (636) 222-0661 and [email protected]. The academy is located at 12545 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, with opening hours of Mon–Fri 8am–10pm, Saturday 9am–10pm, and Sunday 10am–12am.

Common questions

Is the schedule flexible? No — the format is one practice and one game per week, so plan on a recurring weekly commitment for the five-week session.

What if we miss the 6/20/25 deadline? The listing states registration by 6/20/25, so contact the academy directly to ask whether late registration is possible.

Is the jersey really included? Yes, the program description says it includes an NBA or WNBA style jersey that is yours to keep.

Where exactly is it held? At Ladue High School, separate from the academy's main address on Fee Fee Rd.