Midwest Melee
Romeoville, IL
May 16th - 18th

Overview

Prep Hoops Next tournaments are a look into the future of grassroots basketball. An independent platform that provides the visibility, coverage, and experience of the elite shoe circuits, coupled with the flexibility, logistical, and financial effectiveness required to run an elite program.

If you are a program not currently a part of the Prep Hoops Next Circuit and interested in learning more, apply HERE.

Not interested in the Prep Hoops Next Circuit but still wish to play in this event? No problem! Please continue below to register online.

Tournament Structure

  • 4-game guarantee
  • All events will contain bracket play (Pending final division numbers)
  • Open to all 11U-14U teams
  • All games streamed LIVE on BallerTV.com
  • Media coverage provided by PrepHoops.com/next and other outlets

Spectator Tickets

  • Weekend passes and day passes will be offered. All spectator tickets must be pre-purchased online below via debit or credit card. If spectator tickets are not pre-purchased, you will be required to purchase your tickets online. Cash transactions will NOT be allowed.

Hotel Information

  • Traveling teams looking for the most cost-effective hotels that are closest to the venues can book their hotels through Prep Network’s SaveAndPlay HERE.

  • Please note that teams traveling more than 90+ miles will be required to book 6 rooms per night per team. You can set up a block of rooms for your team(s) using the hotel booking link.
  • Please reference our hotel policy HERE if you have any questions email our support team here.

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Event Directors

Darnell Clay

Darnell Clay

Event Director

Darnell is an Army Veteran from North Chicago Illinois who has a deep love for sports. He possesses his Masters of Science in Sport Management and has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge within the sports industry. Darnell has worked for ESPN along with playing an integral role in launching the National Lacrosse Association. He’s been a football scout with Prep RedZone for the past 3 years and is excited to expand his role with Prep Network as a Basketball Tournament Director. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.

Darnell is an Army Veteran from North Chicago Illinois who has a deep love for sports. He possesses his Masters of Science in Sport Management and has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge within the sports industry. Darnell has worked for ESPN along with playing an integral role in launching the National Lacrosse Association. He’s been a football scout with Prep RedZone for the past 3 years and is excited to expand his role with Prep Network as a Basketball Tournament Director. His favorite sports teams are the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.

Kyle Long

Event Director

Venues

  • Batavia High School

    Ages: 13U-14U

    1201 Main Street, Batavia, IL, USA

  • The Centre of Elgin

    Ages: 11U-12U

    100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Team Registration

Midwest Melee Team Registration

$550.00
/ Team

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College Subscribers

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