Frequently Asked Questions

The Jr Knights Feeder Basketball program serves boys in grades 5 through 8.

Season 3 pricing will be announced this summer. Everything will be included in one program fee with no add-ons or separate tiers. Payment plans will be available upon request.

Every player receives a full uniform, shooting shirt, practice jersey, and sweatshirt. All gear is Under Armour and includes personalized names on the back of jerseys.

The season runs from October through March. Tryouts are held in late summer/early fall. Practices are twice per week, with games on weekends. Teams play 25-30 games over the course of the season.

Season 3 tryouts will be held in late summer/early fall 2026. Exact dates and times will be announced this summer. Tryouts are held at Northridge Prep High School and we encourage players to attend all sessions.

No. Tryouts are completely free. There is no obligation until your son is offered and accepts a roster spot.

Tryouts are competitive and roster spots are limited at each grade level. If your son is not selected, we encourage him to keep working on his game and consider trying out again next season.

Typically two practices per week, usually on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Northridge Prep High School. Practice times are shared via weekly email updates.

Home games are played at Northridge Prep High School in Niles, IL. Away games are at various locations across the west and northwest Chicago suburbs as part of the Dupage Youth Travel Basketball League.

We respect Sunday mornings as family time and do our best not to schedule games then. Sunday afternoon or evening games may occasionally occur due to league scheduling, but we prioritize keeping mornings free for families.

During the Jr Knights season, we expect full commitment to the program. Between skills workouts, team practices, games, and optional Sunday training, there are multiple touchpoints each week. We support multi-sport participation in the off-season, but during our season, being all-in with your teammates is what we ask.

We accept Zelle and Venmo. Payment details are provided when your son accepts his roster spot.

Yes. We are happy to work with families on a payment plan that fits their needs. Just let us know when confirming your son's spot.

Sunday Night Training is an optional speed, agility, and shooting session with Coach Vitel that is open to anyone in the program. It is included at no extra cost. It is a great opportunity for players who want to put in extra work beyond the weekly schedule.

Yes. For Season 3, everything is included: skills training with Coach Maniscalco, two team practices per week, games, Sunday Night Training with Coach Vitel, and mental performance sessions with Coach Sullivan. There are no add-ons or separate tiers.

Each team plays in one end-of-season tournament. If you are looking for a tournament-heavy program, this is not the right fit. We believe in balancing competition with development. The majority of the season is dedicated to getting better through practice, skills work, and weekly games.

For grades 3-5, we strongly encourage playing another sport in the spring and summer. Weekly open gyms at Northridge are available, and we recommend Northridge summer basketball camps run by Coach Will Rey. For grades 6-8, spring AAU is a great option alongside multi-sport participation. We host open gyms throughout the summer and a free feeder clinic in August.