The Maryland Knights Basketball Program will host official tryouts for the upcoming season. Players will be evaluated by the coaching staff and invited to continue through the selection process based on performance, effort, and coachability.

2026 Travel Basketball Tryouts

Tryout Dates & Times

Sunday, February 1 & Sunday, February 8

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Session 1: Ages 11U–13U

1:00 PM – 3:00pm
Session 2: Ages 14U–17U


Location
15 Crescent Rd.
Greenbelt, MD 20770 

What to Expect

  • Skill assessments

  • Competitive live play

  • Player evaluations by the Maryland Knights coaching staff

  • Emphasis on effort, coachability, basketball IQ, and team-first play

Additional Notes

  • Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in and warm-up.

  • Players should attend the appropriate age group session.

  • Players should bring their own water and basketball (if available).

  • Final team selections and next steps will be communicated after evaluations are complete.

Parent Q&A

  • Tryouts are open to boys within the 11U–17U age groups who are interested in competing for a roster spot with the Maryland Knights Basketball Program.

    Players must attend the session that corresponds with their age group.

  • Tryouts are conducted over two dates:

    • February 1 – Open tryout for all registered players

    • February 8 – Invitation-only second tryout for selected players

    Invitations to the second tryout will be extended based on evaluations from the first session.

  • No. The February 8 tryout is by invitation only. Not all players from the first tryout will advance to the second evaluation.

    • The tryout fee is $25 (non-refundable).

    • Payment is required in order to participate.

    • The tryout fee covers gym time, staffing, and evaluation resources.

  • Players are evaluated on:

    • Skill level and fundamentals

    • Basketball IQ and decision-making

    • Effort, attitude, and coachability

    • Competitive play in live-game situations

    • Ability to fit within a team concept

  • Roster sizes vary by age group but are typically 10–12 players per team. Selection is based on team needs, positional balance, and overall fit.

  • Players should attend February 1 to be considered.

    If invited to the second tryout on February 8, attendance is strongly encouraged for final evaluation.

  • Players and families will be notified after all evaluations are completed, including the invitation-only session. Communication will be sent directly to families with next steps.

    • Basketball shoes and athletic attire

    • Water bottle

    • Basketball (if available)

  • Yes. Players should arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in and warm-up.

  • Parents may remain in designated areas of the gym. We ask that parents allow the evaluation process to take place without coaching or sideline instruction.

  • Due to the number of participants, individual feedback may be limited. However, the coaching staff is committed to providing a respectful and fair evaluation process for all players.

  • Families will receive:

    • Official team offer and acceptance details

    • Registration and payment information

    • Practice schedule and season expectations

    • Team communication platform access

  • For additional questions, please visit our website or contact the Maryland Knights Basketball Program directly.