AAU Basketball Travel Teams in Chicago

Bigger stages.
Higher standards.

BLUEprint Hoops TRUE BLUE fields Spring/Summer AAU basketball travel teams in Chicago for 5th–9th Grade players ready to compete against high-level regional and national competition.

Spring & Summer AAU basketball

Compete with purpose.
Represent something bigger.

Our spring/summer program provides a more intensive competitive experience for players looking to challenge themselves against high-level regional and national competition.

As part of BLUEprint Hoops, select TRUE BLUE teams participate in Adidas Jr. 3SSB programming and other competitive basketball events.

Select teams
Adidas Jr. 3SSB

Athletes benefit from experienced coaching, structured practices, high-level competition, and opportunities to develop within a broader basketball organization.

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AAU travel team details

The season.

Roster spots are earned through tryouts and player evaluations.

Season: Spring–Summer
Competition: Regional & national events, based on team placement
Age groups: 5th–9th Grade
Spring Tryouts: January 2027

Travel basketball in Chicago

From Winter Ball
to the AAU stage.

Many players build toward the AAU season through our Winter Ball middle school teams (December–February) and the TRUE Blue Training Academy (ages 9+).

Ready to get in the gym?

Earn
your spot.

Talent matters. Effort matters more. Register for tryouts through SportsBase.