BEST OF THE SOUTH
Dates: July 9-12, 2026
Event Stature: National
Who: Boys 9th-11th Grades
Entry Cost: $695
Event Information
Year after year, Best of the South stands tall as one of the premier and largest Boys Basketball showcases of the Summer NCAA Live Periods—and this year will raise the bar yet again.
Set in Suwanee, Georgia at Suwanee Sports Academy, the event delivers a high-level, centralized venue ideal for both traveling programs and college coaches. With convenient access to nearby hotels and major highways, Best of the South remains a must-circle event for out-of-area teams looking to compete on a national stage.
We expect 300+ teams from across the country and tons of college coaches from every level in attendance, making Best of the South one of the most heavily scouted events of the summer.
This will be an NCAA Live Period event, which means all teams, players, and coaches must be certified through the NCAA Basketball Certification System. Certification is mandatory for participation in this or any live period event.
- The NCAA basketball certification website: www.ncaa.org/basketballcertification (This page includes links and toolkit guides for Coaches and Athletes)
- The NCAA FAQ page: https://ncaa.egain.cloud/kb/ECAG/home – (Help Center)
- The USA Basketball Gold License link: https://community.usab.com ( All individuals involved in coaching activities will need to obtain a USAB Gold License)
- The Basketball Certification System link: http://bbcs.ncaa.org ( All team organizations, coaches, and athletes need to be registered)
More details can be found above under “NCAA Certification.
Format
Each team is guaranteed a minimum of five (5) games.
Schedule Requests
Due to the size, scope, and strict scheduling parameters of NCAA Live Period events, NO schedule requests will be accepted.
Teams must be prepared to compete at any time from Thursday morning through Sunday evening.
Housing (Stay-To-Play Event)
All HoopSeen tournaments are MANDATORY Stay-To-Play events.
Teams traveling from outside the area are required to book hotel accommodations through our trusted partner, Team Travel Source. They provide:
- Exceptional accommodations
- Guaranteed lowest available rates
- Easy booking for teams, coaches, and families
Failure to book through Team Travel Source may result in in-event penalties or game forfeiture.
Click the “Hotel” link above or use the link in your registration confirmation to view and book approved hotels for this event.
Additional Information
Event-specific details including:
- Schedules
- Admissions
- Venues
- Event policies
For urgent questions, contact the HoopSeen Hotline listed below.