WINTER LEAGUE
NEXT LEVEL PREP
Here you'll find more specific info about the Boys High School Winter League program called Next Level Prep (NLP).
ABOUT NEXT LEVEL PREP
Next Level Prep is a competitive league for High School aged boys
who are not playing for their High School team.
Please see
player eligibility section for more specifics.
| Gender | Level | Grades | ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 1 | 9th - 12th | L1B |
| Boys | 2 | 9th - 10th | L2B |
NEXT LEVEL PREP
LEAGUE BEGINS
SUNDAY
JANUARY 5, 2025
!WARNING: PLAYER ELIGIBILITY!
Next Level Prep is for players that ARE NOT already on their school basketball teams. Players can not play for their school basketball teams and in a recreational league or they risk disqualifying themselves and their school as stated by California Interscholastic Federation .
HIGH SCHOOL BOYSMULTIPLE LEVELS
For the Boys High School League, there are 2 levels of play. Level 1 is the most competitive level for Boys 9th-12th grade. Level 2 is the lower competition level for only 9th-10th grade players.
LEVEL 1 - 9th to 12th (Varsity)
LEVEL 2 - 9th to 10th (JV)
HIGH SCHOOL RULES
For next Level Prep, teams play by the National Federation High School (NFHS) rules. Please read the Mercy Rule listed below as well.
SINGLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT
At the end of the season, teams participate in a fun & exciting post season tournament. All teams are also eligible to play in the National Tournament in Southern California.
Tournament | 2/22/25+2/23/25
OPEN BOUNDARIES
Next Level Prep follows an open boundary registration format. Meaning players & teams can sign up with your local home chapter or the next nearest chapter that offers NLP if your home chapter does not.
INTERESTED IN PLAYING?
Read Below for steps on you you can sign up a whole team or an individual
My Team / friends Want to Play
If you already have a group of players interested in playing then first you need to see if your home chapter has NLP registration.
- Find your home chapter and register there if NLP is offered
- If your home chapter does not have NLP, contact us using the form below and we can direct you on your next steps to get you in the league
(Register your team for 2024-25 Season)
I want to play
If you are in high school and not on your school team, you can play NLP.
- Find your home chapter and register there if NLP is offered
- If your home chapter does not have NLP, contact us using the form below and we can direct you on your next steps to get you in the league
NLP REQUIREMENTS
- All players must abide by the NLP eligibility section.
- Participating teams must submit a completed roster prior to season start.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PLAYING NLP?
Interested players and teams should register with their nearest chapter.
QUESTIONS:
Need more info or have questions about NLP? Contact Us Below