Great American Basketball League

MIDDLE SCHOOL SHORT SEASON

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overview

Our Winter League is designed for 7th and 8th grade boys & girls who plan on playing during the school season at their middle school.  Each team must have a minimum of 8 players on their rosters and will play 7 games and is specifically designed to not interfere with the middle school basketball season. All games will be played within the SMSD and Olathe areas. All teams will also receive one practice per week  throughout the season. Like games, all practices will be held within the SMSD and Olathe areas. Practice times and dates will be allocated once a team is fully registered.

Teams that are already formed are welcomed to join our Winter League. But if an individual registers and does not have a team, they will be placed on an available team within their grade and gender (pending team availability). Uniforms are provided for all 7th and 8th grade boys teams.

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details

Boys Short Season

Registration Opens August 1st, 2026
Registration Closes October 9th, 2026

Dates for Games: November 15th-December 13th 2026 (All teams will be automatically entered into the Heartland Hoopfest on November 21st & 22nd)

Locations: SMSD, Olathe School Facilities, & MOKAN Training Facility

Cost: $115

League Information

  • Teams of minimum 8 players
  • Each team receives 1 practice session per week
  • All teams will be automatically entered into the March Metro Showdown March 7th-8th.
  • Teams that are already formed are welcomed to join our Winter League. But if an individual registers and does not have a team, they will be placed on an available team within their grade and gender (pending team availability)
  • Uniforms provided

Girls Short Season

Registration Opens November 28th, 2026
Registration Closes January 11th, 2027

Dates for Games: February 6th to March 7th (All teams will be automatically entered into the March Metro Showdown March 6th-7th.) 

Locations: SMSD, Olathe School Facilities, & MOKAN Training Facility

Cost: $115

League Information

  • Teams of minimum 8 players
  • Each team receives 1 practice session per week
  • All teams will be automatically entered into the March Metro Showdown March 7th-8th.
  • Teams that are already formed are welcomed to join our Winter League. But if an individual registers and does not have a team, they will be placed on an available team within their grade and gender (pending team availability)
  • Uniforms provided