Nehru World School and Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School Triumph at ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament
ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament Concludes
The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament for the 2025-26 season, recognized as India's premier school basketball event for players under 14, successfully wrapped up with Nehru World School from Delhi winning the boys' championship and Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School from Ludhiana taking the girls' title.
Tournament Overview
This year's finals were the result of regional competitions held in ten cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Indore, Kochi, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Prayagraj, and Udaipur. Approximately 8,000 children from over 900 schools participated in the program.
Partnership and Sponsorship
The tournament was organized in collaboration with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), with Skechers serving as the official kit partner, supplying high-quality gear to all participants.
ACG All-Star and Most Improved Team Awards
During the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 All-Star Championship, the girls' title was claimed by the Bengaluru All-Star Team, while the boys' title went to the Delhi All-Star Team. The 'ACG Most Improved Team' awards were given to The Shishukunj International School, Indore (U-14 Girls) and SK School, Udaipur (U-14 Boys) for their remarkable progress throughout the tournament.
Individual Player Achievements
Jiya Sodhi from Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana (U-14 Girls) and Jatin Sharma from Nehru World School, Delhi (U-14 Boys) received the 'Skechers Most Valuable Player' award for their exceptional performances.
Notable individual highlights included Dhruvi Pisal from the Mumbai All-Star team (U-14 Girls), who was the top scorer with 71 points, and P. Antara Rao from Ma Shardha Public School, who made the most three-pointers (21). In the U-14 Boys category, Mohd. Sameer from Maharana Partap Inter College, Prayagraj, led with 97 points and 28 three-pointers.
National Finals and Development Clinics
The National Finals took place over six days from March 19-24, 2026, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Arena in New Delhi. The event featured a blend of competitive play and off-court activities, including a trophy reveal and an interactive engagement zone for players.
Additionally, the tournament included an ACG Jr. NBA Referee Clinic led by former NBA G League and Basketball Africa League referee Greg Dandridge, providing officials with a chance to enhance their skills. An ACG Jr. NBA Coaches Clinic, conducted by Martin Clarke, Technical Director of the HPC - India Basketball League, and Jake Jobling, Head Coach of Men's Basketball at the HPC - India Basketball League, further enriched the experience.