Nehru World School and Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School Triumph at ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament
ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament Concludes Successfully
The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, recognized as India's premier school basketball event for players under 14, concluded with Nehru World School from Delhi winning the boys' championship, while Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School from Ludhiana took the girls' title.
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, as stated in a recent announcement.
Participation soared this year, with around 8,000 children from over 900 schools across India joining the tournament. The event was organized in collaboration with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), and Skechers, a global leader in performance footwear and apparel, served as the official kit partner, supplying top-notch gear for the young athletes.
During the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 All-Star Championship, the Bengaluru All-Star Team claimed the girls' title, while the boys' title went to the Delhi All-Star Team. The 'ACG Most Improved Team' awards recognized The Shishukunj International School, Indore (U-14 Girls) and SK School, Udaipur (U-14 Boys) for their remarkable progress throughout the tournament.
Outstanding individual performances were acknowledged, with Jiya Sodhi from Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana (U-14 Girls) and Jatin Sharma from Nehru World School, Delhi (U-14 Boys) receiving the 'Skechers Most Valuable Player' award.
Among the standout players, Dhruvi Pisal from the Mumbai All-Star team (U-14 Girls) was the top scorer with 71 points, while P. Antara Rao from Ma Shardha Public School made the most 3-pointers, totaling 21. In the U-14 Boys category, Mohd. Sameer from Maharana Partap Inter College, Prayagraj, excelled with 97 points and 28 three-pointers.
The six-day National Finals, which took place from March 19-24, 2026, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Arena in New Delhi, featured an exciting blend of competitive play and engaging activities, including a trophy reveal and an interactive zone for participants.
Moreover, the event 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 refine 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 same league, further enhanced the experience for attendees.