🏀 West Bearden Basketball Rec League Information

Known as the WBBL, this league has been a staple in youth basketball in Knoxville for over 50 years, recognized as one of the top youth sports organizations in the Southeast.

• Known for great sportsmanship and high-quality competition.
• Every player makes a team and plays in each game.
• Teams are structured by skill level to ensure fair and competitive matchups.
• Led by exceptional staff and coaches focused on player development.
• Accepts fully established teams into the league.

📅 Season Overview

• Evaluations: Early October
• Teams Finalized: By Halloween
• Practices & Games Begin: November
• Season Duration: November – January
• Game Days: Typically on Saturdays (8:45 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Practices: At least once per week, with some teams opting for two.
• Championship Tournament: The season ends with a bracket-style tournament in late January.

📍 Locations

Most games are played in large gyms—typically high schools or middle schools in Knoxville—with plenty of seating.

Some practices and games may be held outside of West Knoxville, so travel may be required.

Click here for a full list of gym locations & directions.

💲 Cost & Registration

• Spectators: FREE admission to all games.
• Evaluation Fee: None!
• Player Fee: $320 per child (includes WBBL jersey).
• Discounts: A sibling discount is available.
• Payment Plans: Offered with a small additional installment fee.

📖 Boys & Girls Leagues by Age

Ages as of September 1 of the current year:

League Stats:

• Each age group averages 30 teams (fewer for 5-6 year olds and girls' divisions).
• Over 200 teams  and 1,900 athletes participate each season.
• Girls' divisions are some of the largest in Knoxville.
• Teams rarely repeat opponents during the season.

🏀 October WBBL Rec League Evaluation Nights

All players must register in advance and attend one evaluation night to be placed on a team unless already on a full team.

Location: KAEC (5719 Kingston Pike)

Age as of 9/1/2025

IMPORTANT:

Registration lines open at the designated start time of each age group.

Arrive any time during your age group’s time slot to be evaluated, but do not arrive any later than 10 minutes prior to your evaluation end time.

Once on the court, evaluations should take roughly 10 minutes.

All players make a team - this is not a tryout, but rather a chance to see what skills/basketball IQ the player has. 

🏀 2026 November - January WBBL Basketball Season Calendar