Lady Mambas · Mamba Club Basketball™ · Coach B
2026 Tournament
Schedule
High School Girls · 13–18U · East Valley, Arizona
May – December 2026
Coach B · Head Coach
Grades 9–12
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Important Note for Families: This is a preliminary tournament schedule. All dates, fees, and events are subject to change as official 2026 registrations open. We will update this schedule monthly and notify all families in the group chat.
So, we can continue to get players
REGISTERED
and
Practice Survey completed.
The Crown Jewel
Section 7 — What You Need To Know
Section 7
The Nation's Premier High School Basketball Event · Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ
800+
College coaches attending annually
400+
High school teams from 12+ states
$25M+
In scholarships awarded annually
June
2026 Girls Weekend: June 18–20
Section 7 is not just a tournament — it is a direct pathway to collegiate opportunity. Sanctioned by the NFHS and operated by the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission in partnership with the Arizona Basketball Coaches Association, it is the gold standard of scholastic basketball events. Over $25 million in scholarships is awarded annually to players who compete here. College coaches from every level of the game — Division I, II, III, NAIA, JUCO — are all in one building watching your daughter play.
2026 Section 7 Girls Weekend: June 18–20 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ.
2026 Section 7 Girls Weekend: June 18–20 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa, AZ.
CRITICAL — READ CAREFULLY: Section 7 is an invitation-only, school-sanctioned event. Club teams, AAU teams, and private academies are NOT eligible to participate directly. To compete, players must be part of a state-sanctioned varsity high school program that applies and receives an invitation. The Lady Mambas Club Program will pursue this pathway through our Eastmark relationship with Coach B as Head Coach. Applications for 2026 are now live — spots are limited. Contact Maceo or Coach B immediately.
| Section 7 Cost Item | Estimated Amount | Who Pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Entry Fee | $1,200–$1,800/team (est.) | Program / Split by players | 4 games guaranteed minimum |
| Hotel (2 nights) | $150–$220/night | Family responsibility | Block rates available when invited |
| Spectator Tickets | ~$30/weekend pass | Parents/fans | Floor passes ~$90 |
| Meals & Travel | $75–$150/day per family | Family responsibility | Mesa, AZ — East Valley accessible |
| Uniforms | Included in program | Program | Lady Mambas branded unis |
| Per Player Estimate | $200–$350 all-in | Family | Entry + hotel + food + tickets |
Note to Families on Section 7
We are pursuing Section 7 as our June anchor tournament. This is the most important event on our calendar. If your daughter has any aspirations of playing at the next level, being seen by 800+ college coaches in one weekend is an opportunity that does not come around twice. More details on our application status coming soon.
We are pursuing Section 7 as our June anchor tournament. This is the most important event on our calendar. If your daughter has any aspirations of playing at the next level, being seen by 800+ college coaches in one weekend is an opportunity that does not come around twice. More details on our application status coming soon.
Full Year View
Month-by-Month Tournament Schedule
One premier event per month, with two backup options. All fees are estimates — confirm with each organizer before committing.
01
May 2026
Summer Kickoff
⭐ Premier Pick
AAG Spring Finale
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
2nd Option
Elite Youth Events Champions Cup
Elite Youth Events · Arizona
3rd Option
EVBL HS Girls League
East Valley Basketball League
02
June 2026
Peak Season
⭐ Premier Pick — FLAGSHIP
Section 7 Girls Weekend
ABCA / ASEC · Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa
2nd Option
AAG Juneteenth Jamboree
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
3rd Option
AAG Summer Shootout
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
03
July 2026
Travel Month
⭐ Premier Pick
AAG Desert Diamonds
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
2nd Option
Nike TOC / Hoophall West
Nike · Tournament of Champions · Phoenix
3rd Option
Apex HS Girls Tournament
Apex Tournaments · Phoenix
Note: Coach B is away July 6–13. All July events target July 14 or later. AAG Desert Diamonds (July 18–19) is the optimal pick.
04
August 2026
Fall Transition
⭐ Premier Pick
Inspire Courts Late Summer Classic
Inspire Courts AZ · East Valley
2nd Option
Elite Youth Events Fall Kickoff
Elite Youth Events · Arizona
3rd Option
AAG Late Summer Event
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
AIA Note: AIA HS girls season begins late October. August is the last major club play window before players shift to school programs.
05
Sept – Oct 2026
Pre-Season
⭐ Premier Pick
AIA Pre-Season Scrimmage Circuit
AIA / ABCA · Statewide
2nd Option
Apex HS Girls Fall Tourney
Apex Tournaments · Phoenix
3rd Option
AAG Fall Event
Arizona Athletic Grounds · Mesa, AZ
06
Nov – Dec 2026
HS Season
⭐ Premier Pick
Nike Tournament of Champions
Nike / ABCA · Phoenix Metro, AZ
2nd Option
AIA Regular Season
AIA · Statewide
3rd Option
Holiday Invitational (TBD)
Various local organizers
Club to School Pipeline: Every Lady Mambas rep this summer and fall feeds directly into each player's AIA high school season beginning in November.
Financial Planning
Full Year Cost Estimate
Per family estimate for a full year of Lady Mambas tournament participation. Planning figures only — actual costs confirmed event by event.
| Item | Low Est. | High Est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Program Fee (May–July) | $1,200 | $1,200 | $400/mo x 3 months |
| Tournament Entry (team share, 6 events) | $180 | $360 | ~$30–$60/player per event (10-player roster) |
| Section 7 (June — team entry share) | $120 | $180 | $1,200–$1,800 split 10 ways |
| Spectator Tickets (Section 7) | $30 | $90 | GA $30 · Floor pass $90 |
| Travel / Hotel (out-of-state if applicable) | $0 | $500 | Only if July out-of-state event confirmed |
| Uniforms | Included | Included | Covered in program fee |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED PER PLAYER / FAMILY | $1,530 | $2,330 | Full summer season |
Message to Lady Mambas Families
We know summer is expensive. The majority of our tournaments are local — no hotel, no flights required. The exception is Section 7 in June, which we believe is worth every dollar for any player with collegiate aspirations.
Payment plans are available. If finances are a barrier, reach out to Maceo or Coach B directly and privately. Our scholarship fund exists for exactly this purpose — no player gets left behind because of cost.
This schedule updates monthly. When we lock a tournament, families get at least 3 weeks notice.
Coach B: (602) 670-7435 | Maceo: (952) 657-3338 | azladymambas@gmail.com
We know summer is expensive. The majority of our tournaments are local — no hotel, no flights required. The exception is Section 7 in June, which we believe is worth every dollar for any player with collegiate aspirations.
Payment plans are available. If finances are a barrier, reach out to Maceo or Coach B directly and privately. Our scholarship fund exists for exactly this purpose — no player gets left behind because of cost.
This schedule updates monthly. When we lock a tournament, families get at least 3 weeks notice.
Coach B: (602) 670-7435 | Maceo: (952) 657-3338 | azladymambas@gmail.com