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JBA
Jewish Basketball Association
New York City · Upper East Side

Divisions

The JBA offers two competitive divisions tailored to different experience levels.

The Association

D3 College-Level Talent
Register for 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.

Division Highlights
  • D3 college-level talent
  • Size-heavy, physical play
  • Highest level of competition in the league
  • Former college and elite HS players

J League

HS / Yeshiva Experience
Register for 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.

Division Highlights
  • HS / Yeshiva basketball experience
  • Team-first, smart ball
  • Welcoming to organized-ball veterans
  • Competitive but community-focused

League Structure

Regular Season
  • • 8 regular season games per team
  • • 25-minute halves
  • • Custom schedule generated each season
  • • 2 referees + scorekeeper per game
  • • Official stats tracked throughout
Playoffs
  • • Teams with .500+ record advance (4-4 or better)
  • • Single-elimination bracket
  • • Champion receives trophies & apparel
  • • Playoff seeding based on regular season record
Roster Rules
  • • Up to 8 players on roster
  • • Substitutes allowed (sub rules apply)
  • • Approved sub list available ($75/season)
  • • All subs must be on approved list
Equipment
  • • Reversible jerseys included
  • • Official game balls provided
  • • Scoreboard & clock at each gym
  • • Free pickup basketball included