About JBA
NYC's premier adult Jewish basketball league. Three divisions — The Association, J League, and The W (women's only) — played on the Upper East Side.
The Association
The Association is the premier division of the JBA, designed for players with D3 college-level experience. This division features strong individual talent, size-heavy rosters, and a high level of competition.
- ✓D3 college-level talent
- ✓Size-heavy, physical play
- ✓Highest level of competition in the league
- ✓Former college and elite HS players
J League
The J League is built for players with high school or yeshiva basketball experience who play smart, team-oriented ball. Emphasis on fundamentals, teamwork, and competitive games at an accessible level.
- ✓HS / Yeshiva basketball experience
- ✓Team-first, smart ball
- ✓Welcoming to organized-ball veterans
- ✓Competitive but community-focused
The W
The W is the JBA's brand-new women's only division, debuting in Fall 2026. Same league fee, same gyms, same structure — register a team as captain or sign up as a free agent. The inaugural season runs once 4 teams have registered.
- ✓Women's only — all skill levels welcome
- ✓Inaugural Fall 2026 season
- ✓Same gyms, refs, and league structure
- ✓4 registered teams needed for the season to run
This is the inaugural season for The W — we need 4 registered teams for the season to run. Grab your squad and register early!
League Structure
- • 8 regular season games per team
- • 25-minute halves
- • Custom schedule generated each season
- • 2 referees + scorekeeper per game
- • Official stats tracked throughout
- • Teams with .500+ record advance (4-4 or better)
- • Single-elimination bracket
- • Champion receives trophies & apparel
- • Playoff seeding based on regular season record
- • Up to 8 players on roster
- • Substitutes allowed (sub rules apply)
- • All subs must be on approved list
- • Reversible jerseys included
- • Official game balls provided
- • Scoreboard & clock at each gym
- • Free pickup basketball included