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Youth basketball development in Albuquerque — developmental leagues, tournament teams, camps, and private training for players ages 8–17.

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  • 🏀 Schedule Your RISE Player Evaluation!

    Let our RISE coaches evaluate your player’s skills and help determine the best pathway for their development — whether that’s our Developmental League or a Tournament Team.

    Book $29 Evaluation

  • 🏀 RISE Development League

    Practice twice a week and compete in 4v4 games against players at your child’s skill level, with dedicated, high-level coaching focused on development, confidence, and growth.

    Book $29 Evaluation

  • 🏆 RISE Tournament Teams

    Compete in local AAU tournaments and train 3 times per week for 90 minutes with two dedicated coaches per team. Designed for committed players ready for high-level coaching, competitive games, and accelerated development.

    Book $29 Evaluation

Your Questions, Answered

  • The best place to start is with a Player Evaluation. A RISE coach will assess your player and recommend the Development League, Tournament Team, Group Training, or Private Training.

  • Yes. A Player Evaluation is required before joining the Development League, Group Training, or being considered for a Tournament Team.

  • The evaluation costs $29 and lasts 30 minutes. Coaches assess basketball skills, athletic movement, confidence, basketball IQ, and overall game readiness.

  • RISE offers basketball programs for players ages 7–17, from beginners learning the fundamentals to experienced players preparing for AAU competition.

  • Placement is based on skill, experience, confidence, physical development, basketball IQ, and game readiness—not age or grade alone.

  • The $200 monthly membership includes eight one-hour skill-development sessions and two organized 4v4 game days. Training is available Monday through Friday, and each session is limited to 12 players.

  • No. Development League players gain game experience through in-house 4v4 games. They do not participate in local or travel tournaments.

  • The Development League is a monthly membership that includes eight training sessions and two 4v4 game days. Group Training costs $30 per session with no monthly commitment and does not include games.

  • Tournament Team membership is $250 per month. A two-set uniform package costs $100, and tournament fees are approximately $50–$75 per event.

  • No. Tournament Team placement depends on evaluation results, grade-level tournament readiness, roster needs, and available space.

  • No. Playing time is earned through attendance, effort, attitude, coachability, teamwork, defense, performance, and game readiness.

  • No. Development League and Tournament Team memberships are month to month. Families may withdraw before their next billing date.