Known by most as the WBBL, our league is over 50 years old and is considered one of the top youth sports organizations in the Southeast. All players make a team and all players play in each game. Teams are divisionalized by age group and strengths making for fair, competitive, and fun games! 

The WBBL regular rec season is a well-developed and top-grade basketball opportunity. We have an exceptional staff and are well-known for the great sportsmanship our league fosters. Several of our coaches are former collegiate basketball players and athletes, allowing players to be mentored and motivated by someone who knows the game well!

 Season Info:

Our regular season runs during the normal basketball season.

Evaluation nights take place early October and teams are put together by Halloween.

Games and practices start in November and go through December and January.  

Games are typically always played on Saturdays. Games can start as early as 8am and end as late as 8pm.

All teams practice at least one per week with some teams choosing to practice twice. 

The WBBL regular rec season is followed by the WBBL Tournament the last 2 Saturdays January. Teams face-off in brackets determined by their regular season game results for the chance to win the first place trophy! 


Location Info:

Most WBBL games are played in big gyms- typically high schools or middle school gyms in/around West Knoxville- with plenty of seating.

In recent years we have added new game gyms courtesy of the Boys and Girls Club, Alice Bell Baptist Church, and Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.

Please be prepared to travel outside of West Knoxville for certain games.

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


Costs:

Admission for all spectators is FREE. 

No evaluation fee. 

Cost is $270 for the entire season for 1 child (includes WBBL jersey)

We offer a second child discount.

A payment plan is available when you register with an additional installment fee.

Leagues by Age as of September 1 of the Current Year....

COED League: 5/6 

Boys Leagues: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, & 15-18

Girls Leagues: 7/8, 9/10, 11-13 & 14-18

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5/6 year olds (PNT)
3-on-3 half court | 8ft goal | 6 minute quarters| Running clock

7/8 year olds (INST & INST GO)
5-on-5 full court | 8ft or 9ft goal | 8 minute quarters | Clock stops for free throws 

9/10 year olds (TR & TR GO)
5-on-5 full court | 9ft or 10ft goal | 8 minute quarters | Clock stops for free throws 

Boys 11/12 & Girls 11-13 (JV & JV GO) 
5-on-5 full court | 10ft goal | 8 minute quarters | Clock stops for free throws 

Boys 13/14 (VAR) 
5-on-5 full court | 10ft goal | 8 minute quarters | Clock stops for free throws 

Boys 14/15 - 18 & Girls 14 -18 (HS & HS GO)
5-on-5 full court |10ft goal | 16 minute halves | Clock stops for free throws 
   
Click here for a complete list of WBBL rules
Click here for WBBL rec season FAQs 
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Each WBBL age group averages 30 teams (5-6 year olds and girls league will have fewer teams).

Our regular season has roughly 200 total teams and 1800 athletes that participate in our league.

Having such large groups of teams for all age groups, especially for our girl divisions is very rare in the Knoxville area, and we are proud to be able to offer excellent team sports for our athletes.

Teams rarely repeat opponents during the season.

The WBBL league accepts fully established teams into the league - click here for instructions on how to register as a full team.

OCTOBER 3, 4, 5 & 11

@ KAEC (5719 Kingston Pike)

All players MUST register online and in advance to attending an evaluation night. 

Players are required to attend 1 eval night unless on full teams or special arrangements have been made.

All players make a team. 



Evaluation Schedule: