Announcing BAM Jam's newest major sponsor

In 2015 the tournaments will be labeled
BAM Jam presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores

Idaho Select Basketball, LLC is excited to announce a new major sponsorship for the 2015 BAM Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournaments.

Treasure Valley Ford Stores, made up of 7 Ford dealerships in the Treasure Valley, is a new sponsor to the BAM Jam tournaments, which will now be referred to as "BAM Jam presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores". 

Ford will be prominently featured at both the Spring and Summer BAM Jam tournaments as well as tournament advertising and promotions leading up to the events. They will also be able to activate their sponsorship in a variety of ways through out both tournament weekends.

"We think the partnership with Ford and the Treasure Valley Ford Stores will be great for the players and fans of the BAM Jam tournaments," said Clint Hordemann, Sponsorship Director for the BAM Jam tournament. "Ford is a legendary brand that is committed to being a positive part of their community. Together, BAM Jam and the Treasure Valley Ford Stores will continue to run a first class 3 on 3 basketball tournament here in Boise, Idaho."

Games from the 2014 Spring tournament

BAM Jam presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores will be held on March 21-22, 2015 and on August 8-9, 2015. BAM Jam is the biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Idaho and is operated by Idaho Select Basketball, LLC which has been hosting events since 1998. For more information about the tournaments visit www.bamjamboise.com. Registration for the March tournament will open in January.

To learn more about the Treasure Valley Ford Stores and to find a dealership location visit www.thinkfordnow.com.

Get a discount on your BAM Jam team at auction

If you are planning on playing in this spring's BAM Jam (which is March 21-22, 2015) you might as well try and get in at a discount right?

The proceeds from the BAM Jam team
at auction is donated to the
Idaho Select Players Fund

BAM Jam has donated a team to the Idaho Select Player's Fund auction, which runs from Monday, November 10 to Friday, November 21. Items are still being loaded up but if you want to take a look at the team item, click here. It is valued at $165 (that is for those elite teams that decide to register late) but the bidding starts at just $60.

While you cannot bid on it just yet, you can get the jump on everyone else by setting up your account and then using the auction's "watch feature" which keeps you up to date on the bidding.

Oh, and in case you were wondering - all of the money from the auction goes to the Idaho Select Players Fund, a non-profit that helps players with a financial need. Click here to learn more about the Players Fund.

Champions from the 2014 Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam

Leo Behrend won the POWERADE Slam Dunk
Championship at Fast Eddy's BAM Jam

Champions
Men's 6'0 Over Elite - Northwestern Mutual Elite

Men's 6'0 Under Elite - STADIA

Women's Elite - Regence

Adult Coed - Boston Three Party

Women's Competitive - Core Four

6'0 Over Recreational #1 - L Unit

6'0 Over Recreational #2 - TPG

6'0 Under Recreational - Do Work

6'0 Under Competitive #1 - Baseline Bandits

6'0 Under Competitive #2 - Longshot

6'0 Over Competitive #1 - Walking Buckets

6'0 Over Competitive #2 - Relevant Now

Girls 3/4 Grade - Lil Mambas

Gibson Berryhill took home the Idaho Trust Bank
3-Point Challenge championship at BAM Jam

Girls 5/6 Grade - Honey Badgers

Girls 7th Grade - Swish Madness

Girls 8th Grade - Crush

Boys 3/4 - BD Bullys

Boys 5th Grade - HD Nation

Boys 6th Grade - Hoop Dreams

Boys 7th Grade - Slam

Boys 8th Grade #1 - Lapwai

Boys 8th Grade #2 - Funky Dogs

Boys 9th Grade - Lights Out

Boys 10th Grade - Steal Yo Girl

Boys 11th Grade - Knuckleheads

Boys 12th Grade - G Unit

Girls 9/10 Grade - Ballerinas

Girls 11/12 Grade - Flash

POWERADE Slam Dunk Champion - Leo Behrend

Idaho Trust Bank 3-Point Challenge - Gibson Berryhill

Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is Downtown Boise

The Hampton Inn is the perfect
downtown Boise place to stay

The Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is more than just a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. It brings together some of the best elements of downtown Boise, Idaho. We've built the tournament to be affordable and convenient, whether you've lived in Boise your entire life or are just visiting downtown Boise for the first time.

Stay in the heart of downtown Boise

Located just a few minutes walk from the tournament, The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Boise is the best available hotel if you are traveling to downtown Boise from out of the area or just want a great place to stay during the event.

They offer an airport shuttle to and from the hotel and their complimentary breakfast is loaded with fruit, eggs, a variety of breakfast meats, cereal and more. It is conveniently located next to all the most popular downtown Boise restaurants and stores.

Idaho Stampede Tip Off Party is in downtown Boise

The Idaho Stampede Tip Off Party
is located in downtown Boise

Thanks to the Idaho Stampede (a member of the NBA D-league and the Utah Jazz affiliate), teams are all invited to the Idaho Stampede Tip Off Party, located at their home, CenturyLink Arena. At the party, the Stampede will give everyone a chance to shoot on their baskets and even win a suite to one of their games, worth $450 and has room for you and 15 of your friends!

There will also be a chance to take pictures with the Idaho Stampede Dance Team members, win some cool prizes and get your official Fast Eddy's BAM Jam t-shirt and bracket.

The arena is located just a block and half from the Hampton Inn and just a minute from the tournament. Click here to read more about the Idaho Stampede Tip Off Party.

Tournament courts are in the heart of downtown Boise

In 2012, we moved Fast Eddy's BAM Jam's location to the heart of downtown Boise next to Capitol Park. And we haven't looked back since.

Tournament courts are all located right
in downtown Boise

The tournament location takes advantage of streets that are covered by trees and in the shade and Capitol Park, which is the ideal place to relax before and after your games. The park also features food vendors and some fun booths for your enjoyment.

Want to venture outside the tournament area? Downtown Boise has you covered. The tournament is located next to Old Boise, which features great shopping and dining. You can grab a sandwich at Jimmy Johns, a meal at The Reef or the Front Door or stop in to Pita Pit for a quick and healthy pita.

The tournament is also next to a farmer's market, showcasing some of the best local produce and products the area has to offer.

Once you are at the tournament, you really don't need to leave! Here's a Google map of the location.

Northwestern Mutual Center Court

If you are looking for all the top men's and women's Elite Division games, simply head for the Northwestern Mutual Center Court, grab a seat in the bleachers and enjoy. The court will run non-stop Saturday and Sunday with the best teams and athletes including several teams that have won the title both at BAM Jam in downtown Boise and in other 3 on 3 basketball tournaments around the northwest.

Slam Dunks and Long Bombs

Everyone loves a monster slam or timely 3-pointer. But in downtown Boise?

Yep!

The Slam Dunk and 3-Point Challenge
are held on the steps of the Idaho
Capitol Building in downtown Boise

From 4:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, located on the steps of the Capitol Building, you can come watch the Idaho Trust Bank 3-Point Challenge and the POWERADE Slam Dunk Championships.

If you want to get involved, here's all you have to do.

To qualify for the Idaho Trust Bank 3-Point Challenge, just go to the qualifying court located next to the Northwestern Mutual Center Court at the intersection of Bannock and 6th Streets. Get in to the top 8 and you will be qualified for the finals Saturday afternoon.

If you want to participate in the POWERADE Slam Dunk Championships, be sure to sign up at the Regence Information Booth, located in Capitol Park.

Fatty's After Party takes over downtown Boise Saturday night

Fatty's will once again host the official after party on Saturday night. Fatty's is located upstairs at 800 W. Idaho Street above the famous 8th Street in downtown Boise. They always take care of BAM Jam players and fans with drink specials and no cover. Plus, DJ Zuz will be running the show. Click here to learn more.

Regence Information Booth

Still looking for more information? If you are at the event and have questions, stop by the Regence Information Booth, located in Capitol Park

Fattys BAM Jam After Party is Saturday night

Fatty's is hosting the BAM Jam
After Party Saturday night

Once again, the biggest basketball after party of the year will be on Saturday, August 9 at Fatty's Bar in Downtown Boise.

Fatty's is always a great time but it really amps things up during BAM Jam. The Fatty's BAM Jam After Party features drink specials for BAM Jam players & fans along with great music. Fattys is known for their live DJs and DJ ZUZ will be on the turn tables all night. And don't forget about the great location that overlooks Boise's famous 8th Street.

The after party is also a great way to meet up with other players from the tournament. Whether another team caught your eye or you just battled against them in your pool, you are likely to see them at Fatty's on Saturday night.

Haven't registered your team yet? You can still get them in until Friday night. Click here to register your team now!

Idaho Stampede to host Tip Off Party at BAM Jam

The Idaho Stampede will
host the Tip Off Party

This year, the Fast Eddy's BAM Jam will be taking things up a notch at the traditional team check in. The Idaho Stampede will be hosting the BAM Jam Tip Off Party at CenturyLink Arena in downtown Boise on Friday, August 8 from 5:00-7:00 PM.

At the tip off party, all teams will check in and receive their game brackets, t-shirts and team bags loaded with coupons. Additionally, the Idaho Stampede (a member of the NBA D-League and Utah Jazz affiliate) will set up their baskets and be holding some fun contests that everyone can enter free of charge.

There will be a free throw shooting contest and the winner will receive a free suite to one of Idaho Stampede home games, worth $450 and comes with tickets for 16 people! There will also be a chance to get your picture taken with Idaho Stampede Dance Team members, the Idaho Stampede mascot "Rumble" and other fun things for you and your team to do while you are there. Be ready to be "social" because there will probably also be some great contests to enter through your social media accounts.

The Details
Where: CenturyLink Arena, Home of the Idaho Stampede, 233 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID - enter the lobby from the Grove Plaza
When: Friday, August 8, 5:00-7:00 PM
Why: Because checking your team in should also be a lot of fun
Who: All teams playing in BAM Jam and all basketball fans that want to shoot on the Idaho Stampede baskets

If you would still like to register your team, be sure to sign up by Friday, August 1 at www.bamjamboise.com/play. The tournament is August 9-10 and is expected to bring in 300 teams.

To learn more about the Idaho Stampede, visit www.idahostampede.com.

Time is running out to register

Late registration ends this Friday

Here is a quick reminder that the last day of late registration for Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is this Friday, August 1, 2014. We will take registrations through the night. After that teams will have to be placed on a wait list. Click here to register.

Why don't we take registrations up until the tournament starts? Even though we've really got this bracketing thing down to a science (click here to read how we do it) the process takes a long time. It is kind of like doing a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle, except you aren't only trying to fit teams in to a space, you have to fit them in to time slots as well.

To register, go to www.bamjamboise.com/play and sign your team up from there. To see a few hints and tips on how to register efficiently, click here to read our tip sheet. Other than step 1 (which was intended for the normal registration timeframe) these pretty much all apply.

How are teams bracketed?

*This blog entry was originally posted in February of 2011. It has been updated

Teams are placed in brackets based
on the information they provide

A common question we get is "how are the teams bracketed?" Often, players are concerned that they will be placed in a bracket with players far better, much older/younger or less skilled then they are. Our goal is to create brackets that are balanced and fair to everyone in the bracket, based on the information that we are provided.

For youth and high school teams, the first step is to determine which grade they are as a team. Teams are considered to be in the grade of the player that is in the oldest grade. So if there is a player in the 7th grade and 2 in the 6th grade then that team is considered a 7th grade team. Ideally there are enough teams in the same grade to create bracket of the same grade teams. However, from time to time we have to combine two grades in to the same bracket, such as a 7th/8th grade bracket. Keep in mind that we will never combine teams that are more than one grade apart (ie a 9th grade team would not be in a 12th grade bracket). If there are enough teams in the same grade to have two brackets, teams are separated based on the experience factor listed by the players.

For adult brackets, the first separation occurs based on the division that teams elect to play for (recreational, competitive, elite). If there are enough teams to create multiple brackets in, say, the adult recreational division, we use age as the separating factor.

Keep in mind that it is absolutely impossible to create perfect brackets. We do the best that we can. All the brackets are based on the information that we are provided. And of course there is always the "get hot" factor, where a player that is normally average is "feeling it" during the tournament and performs better than expected (it goes the other way too). All in all, just remember that this is a community event, that the people working it are volunteers, the teams are all playing for t-shirts and come Monday we all have to go back to work!

Late registration will remain open until this Friday night so if you want to play, be sure to get your team registered by then. If the bracket you enter on the website lets you register, it means there should be room.

Register today by clicking here.

Youth basketball teams to take over BAM Jam

Divisions available for youth
basketball teams

Each summer, Fast Eddy's BAM Jam hosts hundreds of youth basketball 3 on 3 teams in the 3rd-8th grades for boys and girls. Teams continue to come back each year to compete against old and new competitors and try to win the coveted Champions T-shirts.

Teams are divided into brackets based on the team member's highest grade level. The youth basketball teams will only compete against other teams that are the same grade or within one grade level of each other. For example, a 5th grade team won't compete against a 7th grade team.

Last summer we featured 9 youth basketball brackets, providing competitive play in a fun environment. Click here to see last summer's brackets.

Boys and girls youth basketball teams
compete in BAM Jam

The high school divisions (9th-12th grades) have also been very popular. Last year, teams from all over the northwest, including Alaska, competed in five different brackets with nearly 60 teams.

But you need to register ASAP. The late registration period closes this week and after that teams will not be able to register. Register your team by clicking here.

We need your help managing courts at BAM Jam

We are pleased to introduce Colby Blaine, who will be our Court Monitor Director for this summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam. He joins a great list of Court Monitor Directors that have done an excellent job during the previous 6 tournaments.

Colby is a Boise native and a graduate of Boise High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Western Montana and then his Master's in Athletic Administration from Idaho State. He is currently the assistant coach at the College of Idaho and has a lot of experience operating and managing basketball tournaments and camps.

Court Monitors will receive t-shirts, gear from STADIA Clothing, lunch both Saturday and Sunday from Pita Pit and Old Chicago, a parking pass to park at the event and you get to keep your court's basketball! Plus we provide complete court monitor training and support through out the event.

If you would like to send Colby a message, you can email him at cblaine35@gmail.com. Or you can register to become a court monitor at www.bamjamboise.com/volunteer.

Late registration is still available

If you still want to play in the Fast Eddy's BAM Jam on August 9-10, you may still be able to get in. The guaranteed deadline has passed and now we are in the late registration period but some brackets still have room for teams.

Register your team today!

If you go to register and the bracket you want to play in is still listed, you will probably still be able to get in. But some brackets are filling up.

*NOTE: if for some reason you are able to register but there is not room available, you will be notified ASAP and your money will be fully refunded.

Your best bet to get in? Register today. There will be 300 teams from around the northwest competing on the streets of downtown Boise. Don't miss out on the good times and great action!

The best 3 on 3 basketball players will be in Boise August 9-10

We are looking for the best 3 on 3 basketball players in the west to compete in the 7th annual Fast Eddy's BAM Jam August 9-10 in Boise, Idaho. And if you have what it takes, we will take care of you.

The best 3 on 3 basketball players will
be in Boise at BAM Jam August 9-10

Of course, there are divisions for players of all ages and abilities. But players in the elite divisions will all get a chance to play on the Northwestern Mutual Center Court and games are officiated by certified high school and college officials. Teams get a VIP treatment at team check in and receive parking passes right next to tournament in our VIP parking lot.

[register by clicking here]

BAM Jam has a tradition of hosting some of the best 3 on 3 basketball players and teams. Our past champions include winners of the Hoopfest Elite Division, former professional, Division I, Division II and NAIA players. The champions all receive championship packages worth hundreds of dollars and, of course, the highly sought after champions shirts printed on Nike apparel.

The Northwestern Mutual Center Court will feature elite division games all weekend long. The Northwestern Mutual crew will set up to take care of our elite players. A shaded canopy and ice cold water for elite team members are just a few of in game perks Northwestern Mutual will provide.

Northwestern Mutual welcomes the best 3 on 3
basketball players to the Center Court at BAM Jam

Northwestern Mutual is no stranger to big sporting events. As a proud partner of the NCAA and the presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl, Northwestern Mutual understands the importance of sports and the impact that they have on the surrounding community.

BAM Jam is excited to host the best 3 on 3 basketball players in the northwest. If you are interested in competing in the 2014 Fast Eddy's BAM Jam, click here or go to the "PLAY" button at the top of the www.bamjamboise.com webpage.

Team Registration Check List And Hints For Success

Register your BAM Jam 3 on 3
basketball team today!

Here is a checklist of items that may help to get your team registered before the deadline:

1. Mark your calendar for July 19 with "BAM Jam registration deadline". If its a digital calendar you can even set a reminder to go off a day or two before just to be safe.
2. Visit www.bamjamboise.com and click PLAY
3. Adult teams, decide what level of play you want: recreational, competitive or elite
4. Talk to your teammates and get the following information from them: address, birthdate, cell phone number, email, height, playing experience and shirt size (adult sizes). Youth and high school teams will also need the grade they are going in to next fall.
5. Credit card - yes, you have to pay to play!
6. Submit the registration and look for your registration email. It will be sent to the Team Captain (Player 1) so that email needs to be accurate.
7. If you end up on the "Thank You" page your registration should be good to go. But definitely make sure you receive the email.

If you do not receive an email, contact support@idahoselect.org with your team name, your name and when you signed up. We'll figure out what happened. 

When registering, here are a couple of tips to make the process smoother.

• Have all your team information ready before you begin. 

• Register from a desktop computer if possible. You can register from a smart phone or tablet, but we've found that if your signal bounces from one cell tower or WiFi hot spot to another it can interfere. 

• If you are registering from work, make sure that your internet is not behind a firewall. Usually, for the company's safety, firewalls prevent certain transactions. 

• Make sure that your browser is up to date. If you enter the players in and click NEXT and it scrolls to the top of the browser with no error, this could mean that your browser or some other component is out of date. To going to www.whatismybrowser.com for a quick check (we are not endorsing this website or the owner but it has helped others). It will do a quick check and let you know if something is out of date.

• Do not wait until the last minute to register. Sometimes you may run in to unforeseen issues that prevent your registration from going through. Most of the time everything goes fine but you never know! Remember: there is a $25 late fee if your registration is done after July 19.

• If you run in to issues, send an email to support@idahoselect.org. We are happy to help in any way that we can.

The 7th Annual Fast Eddy's BAM Jam continues to grow and already has registrations from teams in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Utah. Make sure you get in on all the action!

Spokane Hoopfest Players Coming to BAM Jam

Spokane Hoopfest you've done it again! The world's largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament brought in over 6,900 teams to their 25th edition.

Spokane 3 on 3 basketball players
are invited to Boise for BAM Jam

BAM Jam is inviting all Hoopfest players to rest up and then join us in Boise for the biggest 3 on 3 tournament in Idaho. The tournament is August 9-10, 2014 on the streets of downtown Boise and right next to Capitol Park and the Idaho State Capitol Building. Each summer we welcome over 300 teams of all ages and abilities. It's 3 on 3 basketball like only Boise can showcase! Click here for tournament information.

BAM Jam is great for Spokane 3 on 3 basketball players that either had to miss this year's Hoopfest or for players that are looking for another shot at playing some street ball hoops!

Boise and BAM Jam are no strangers to Spokane basketball players and Hoopfest success. This year's final four Men's Elite division at Hoopfest featured players on Integrity Spokane that are all regulars at the Boise tournament. In fact, a couple of them have won both Hoopfest and BAM Jam in the same year (Chris Allen and Wade Joseph).

G Unit now holds championships
at Spokane Hoopfest, Summer
BAM Jam and Spring BAM Jam

And the Hoopfest high school elite division was also won by BAM Jam champions, G Unit. Team won the 2013 Summer BAM Jam, this past March they won the 2014 Spring BAM Jam and then went on to compete at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championships. Now as defending Hoopfest champions they are clearly the team to beat this summer.

Spokane 3 on 3 basketball players, we would love to have you play in this year's BAM Jam! Guaranteed registration deadline is July 19 so be sure to get your team in today. Register by clicking here.

Registration deadline is July 19

For players and teams that want to play in the 2014 Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament, please note that the guaranteed registration deadline is July 19. Teams that register on or before this registration deadline will be placed in a bracket.

The deadline for this summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam is July 19

Teams that do not register by the registration deadline may still get in to the tournament, but there is a $25 late fee and teams will only be placed in to brackets that still have room. We highly recommend that you do not take any chances. Register on or before the guaranteed registration deadline of July 19 and lock in your spot to the biggest 3 on 3 basketball street ball party in the northwest.

The Fast Eddy's BAM Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament is August 9-10 and will be held on the streets of downtown Boise, Idaho. To see a lay out of the tournament map as it stands today, click here.

Seattle, Portland players invited to 3 on 3 basketball tournament

Fast Eddy's BAM Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament is happy to invite basketball players from the Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon areas! Idaho's biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament has had great representation from both the Seattle and Portland cities and encourages players of all ages and abilities to participate in this year's 3 on 3 basketball tournament on August 9-10, 2014 on the streets of Boise, Idaho.

Welcome Portland 3 on 3
basketball players!

BAM Jam is not only the biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Idaho, it is the biggest street ball party in the Northwest. With over 300 teams and over 1,200 players heading to downtown Boise, BAM Jam has shown that its growth over the last seven years is no accident. Teams that travel in from Portland and Seattle are treated to an incredible weekend in one of the nicest "still to be discovered" cities in the northwest.

Comparing Seattle, Portland to Boise

By comparison, Boise is smaller than the Seattle and Portland populations (approximately 616,000 people live in the metro area) but still has a lot of the amenities you would find in a larger city. The tournament is third biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the northwest and continues to grow each year. 

To learn more about the great city of Boise and what it has to offer, the boise.org website is an excellent resource. Or you can just watch this YouTube video that gives you a great 2 minute overview.

The BAM Jam experience

Will a Seattle 3 on 3 basketball
team take home the 2014
BAM Jam Championship?

August in Boise is the perfect time for an outdoor 3 on 3 basketball tournament because the weather is warm and dry. The streets of downtown Boise provide the perfect location, with trees lining the sidewalks and Capitol Park located right next to the tournament.

Old Boise provides plenty of entertainment and food options between games if you want to leave the event area for awhile. Or stick around and enjoy the great eats provided by our food vendors. Street parking is free so spend the whole weekend downtown.

Saturday night is time for the official BAM Jam after party, definitely something the 20 and 30 somethings are always sure to attend. 

Did you know that there is a Slam Dunk and 3-Point contest held on the steps of the state's Capitol Building? It is also located right next to the tournament.

To learn more about the tournament, visit our tournament information page by clicking here.

A great way to compare the 3 on 3 basketball tournament experience in Boise to Seattle and Portland is to take a look at some tournament pictures and the layout on a tournament map. Click here to see a custom Google map we built of the area, featuring more than just the courts.

The time is now to get your team registered for this year's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam 3 on 3 basketball tournament. Click here to register your team today.

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U18 Team From BAM Jam Does Well At USA Basketball National Championships

Team G Unit competed this past weekend
at the USA Basketball 3 on 3
National Championships

This past weekend from the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Team G Unit competed at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 U18 National Championships. The team finished 3-2 in their pool and qualified for the championship bracket, where they lost in the quarter finals. The team qualified for the 3 on 3 national championships by winning the Fast Eddy's BAM Jam this past March.

The G Unit team's roster included Gibson Berryhill, Bryce Gonser, Isaiah Fisher and Ben Salcines. All four attend Timberline High School in Boise, Idaho and will be seniors next year.

Gibson Berryhill won
the Skills Challenge at
the USA Basketball 3 on 3
National Championships

The National Championships brought in the top 11 men's high school 3 on 3 basketball teams from across the country. Teams included players that have committed to Kentucky, Villanova and currently have offers to multiple ACC, Big 10, Big East and SEC schools. You can view all of the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championship rosters by clicking here.

On Friday, the players also competed in various competitions including the Skills Challenge, the 3-point shootout and hot shot competition. Gibson Berryhill won the Skills Challenge.

This summer, Fast Eddy's BAM Jam will be on August 9-10, 2014 on the streets of downtown Boise. It is the biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Idaho and considered one of the biggest street ball parties in the northwest. To register your team or learn more, click here.

Facebook Contest Winners

Congratulations to the following Facebook contest winners. If you are on this list you can send the BAM Jam Basketball Facebook page a direct message and we will get you your $10 promotional code.

Idaho's biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament

Jason Ingram
Randy Young
Eric Saucedo
Robert Hunt
Falcon Lambert
Garrett Fitts
Josh Boone
Gus Hobson
Steven Vielma
Ashley Toner McNeal
Nichole Self Velasquez
Jessica Dessert
Felix Nguyen
Nick Powers

To visit our 3 on 3 basketball BAM Jam Facebook page, click here. 

Registration for the 2014 Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam is now open. There are divisions for all ages and abilities. BAM Jam is Idaho's biggest 3 on 3 basketball tournament is and is the biggest streetball party in the northwest. 

The 3 on 3 tournament will be held on August 9-10, 2014 on the streets of downtown Boise. Over 300 teams will be on hand for the 2 day event.

Teams Compete at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championships

Men's team - Northwestern Mutual

Congratulations to both of the men's and women's teams that competed this past weekend at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championships at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Both Northwestern Mutual and BBA represented the northwest and its 3 on 3 basketball competitors admirably. The teams qualified for the national championships at the Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam this past March.

Both teams faced their share of adversity during the tournament. But the experience was a once in a life time opportunity. The women's team even had a front page feature on the www.usabasketball.com website. You can see photos from the National Championships on our Facebook page or by clicking here.

Women's team - BBA - featured
on the USA Basketball website

Next up on a national scale is the USA Basketball 3x3 U18 National Championship on May 30-June 1. It is expected that the winning high school team from last March's BAM Jam, G Unit, will be attending.

The Fast Eddy's Summer BAM Jam will be this August 9-10 in downtown Boise. It is the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Idaho.
Registration is expected to open the week of May 19-23. You can get on the pre-registration list today by clicking here.

Northwest basketball players to compete at the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championships

Congratulations to the three teams from BAM Jam that qualified and will be attending the USA Basketball 3 on 3 National Championship tournament in Colorado Springs, CO at the Olympic Training Center.

Northwestern Mutual captured the BAM Jam Men's Elite
Division and qualified for the USA Basketball
3 on 3 National Championships

USA Basketball has confirmed that Northwestern Mutual (Men's Elite), BBA (Women's Elite) and G Unit (Boys High School Elite) will all be attending the National Championships. The men's and women's open 3 on 3 tournament is May 9-11. The U18 3 on 3 basketball tournament is May 30-June 1.

The teams will compete for a chance to represent the United States in international competition. The open division World Championships will be held in Moscow, Russia on June 5-7. The U18 team will compete in the Youth Olympics, which will be in Nanjing, China on August 16-28.

Stay tuned for updates on how the teams do.

Next up for BAM Jam is our summer 3 on 3 basketball tournament, which brings in the top 3 on 3 basketball teams from around the northwest. The tournament dates are August 9-10, 2014 and will be played on the streets of downtown Boise, ID.

For more information about USA Basketball and their 3 on 3 basketball program, visit www.usab.com or click here.

2014 Fast Eddy's Spring Champions

Congratulations to all the teams and champions in the 2014 Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam

Bracket #1 - Men's 6'0 Over Elite Powerade Court #1 - Northwestern Mutual

Bracket #2 - Men's 6'0 Under Elite Powerade Court #1 - Rockstar

Bracket #3 - Women's Elite  Powerade Court #1 - White Girls Can Jump

Bracket #4 - Men's 6'0 Over Rec - BAM Jam 1 - Mushers

Bracket #5 - Men's 6'0 Under Rec - AAA Idaho Court - Rec Ballers

Bracket #6 - Men's 6'0 Under Comp #1 - KM Engineering Court - Sicc Wit It

Bracket #7 - Men's 6'0 Under Comp #2 - Beniton Construction Court - Old N Young

Bracket #8 - Men's 6'0 Over Comp #1 - Jacksons Food Stores Court - Local Legends

Bracket #9 - Men's 6'0 Over Comp #2 - Jacksons Food Stores Court - Triple Threat

Bracket #10 - Girls 3/4 Grade - Mikasa Court - Team Swag

Bracket #11 - Girls 5/6 Grade - Mikasa Court - Wolf Pack

Bracket #12 - Girls 7/8 Grade - Eddie's Diner Court - Ooh Kill Em

Bracket #13 - Boys 3/4 Grade - Mikasa Court - Bull Dogs

Bracket #14 - Boys 5th Grade - Idaho Sporting Goods Court - Boise Beasts

Bracket #15 - Boys 6th Grade - Idaho Sporting Goods Court - T Wolves

Bracket #16 - Boys 7th Grade - Pro Image Court - Elite Freaks

Bracket #17 - Boys 8th Grade - Eddie's Diner Court - Fab Four

Bracket #18 - Boys HS Elite - Powerade #2 Court - G Unit

Bracket #19 - Boys 9/10 Grade - Idaho Select Court - Returnees

Bracket #20 - Boys 11/12 Grade - Powerade Court #2 - Brick Squad

Jackson & Jackson Insurance 3-Point Challenge - Logan Skurdal

Elite Divisions And What It Takes To Compete

If you've ever wanted to show that you belong in the conversation with the best of the best, the Elite Divisions at Fast Eddy's BAM Jam are a great way to prove it.

For some players, the Elite divisions are intimidating. But for the players that are driven to compete against the top talent, you can find them in the Elite Division.

Elite games are featured on the main courts with officials

They may have been beaten in the past.

They may have won the tournament before.

But they all know that the only thing that matters is what you do this time. Everything else is old news.

Here is a list of the prizes that Elite teams receive (and the divisions it applies to):

• Qualify for the USA Basketball 3x3 National Championships (Men's 6'0 Over Elite, Women's Elite, HS Boys Elite, HS Girls Elite)
• Nike Dri-FIT Champion Shirts (All Elite Divisions)
• Free Entry to this summer's Fast Eddy's BAM Jam (All Elite Divisions)
• Gift card to Pro Image (Men's 6'0 Over Elite, Men's 6'0 Under Elite, Women's Elite)
• Gift cards to STADIA Clothing (Men's 6'0 Over Elite, Men's 6'0 Under Elite, Women's Elite)

Even if you don't win, there are other benefits to playing in an Elite division such as:

• Elite games have a certified official to call fouls
• Elite games are featured on the main courts
• Elite teams have a separate streamlined check-in area during team check-in

Be sure to get your team signed by midnight on Friday, March 14. 

St. Luke's Know Your Numbers

St. Luke's Men's Health will be back at Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam with their "Know Your Numbers" program. The program is a great way to measure your athletic numbers including your vertical jump, broad jump, wing span, height and weight. Their expert medical staff will also measure your blood pressure, body mass index and resting heart rate.

This is a great way to establish a base set of measurements. Or for those that got measured last year it is a great way to check on your progress.

Registration is expected to fill up soon so if you would like to play we highly recommend registering your team ASAP!

Spring BAM Jam promotional videos

Here are a couple of promotional videos giving you a look inside the Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam. Last year the tournament was packed and the waiting list was long. So if you would like to play this spring, please register ASAP. 

Which design direction do you want on this spring's shirt?

Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam wants to give you the chance to vote on which direction you would like us to go for this spring's t-shirts.

For the last 5 years, Jason Martinez and The Martinez Method, has designed our shirts for the spring and summer tournaments, including the participant shirts and the champion's shirts.

It isn't easy coming up with new ideas every year but he always comes through.

For this spring, here are the two directions that we can go and we want you to pick. Vote each day through Sunday, March 2 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. From there we will take the winner and create the final version of this spring's shirt.

Keep in mind that these are just sketches. The final creation will be a crisp two color version laid out on an actual shirt. Click on an image to enlarge.



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Top spring teams to get free entry in to USA tournament

This spring, Fast Eddy's BAM Jam's top teams will be playing for a little more than just the championship packages. Thanks to our partnership with USA Basketball, teams in the Men's 6'0 and Over Elite, Women's Competitive, Boys Oldest HS and Girls Oldest HS brackets will qualify for the USA Basketball National Championships in May.

USA Basketball, the same organization that brings together LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Kevin Durant, has been making a push with FIBA to help 3x3 become an Olympic Sport. Their goal is to find the best 3x3 team in the country for all four divisions and let them compete against the best players in the world. 

This is your chance to represent your country and compete for a gold medal!

THE DETAILS
Title: BAM Jam USA - The Pursuit of Gold Begins Here

Date: March 22-23, 2014

Location: Borah Sports Complex, Boise, ID

Rules: governed by modified FIBA 3x3 rules

National Championships - The Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO, May 2014

More info at: www.bamjamusa.com 

Qualifying divisions

• Men's 6'0 and Over Elite (2 teams get in to the Men's Open)
• Women's Competitive (1 team gets in to the Women's Open)
• *Boys Oldest High School Bracket (1 team gets in to the Men's U18)
• *Girls Oldest High School Bracket (1 team gets in to the Women's U18)

*NOTE: players must be born between January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1997 to be eligible for the tournament

The Player's Lounge

For the fourth straight year, Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam will feature the player's lounge, a great place to pick up your feet, grab something to eat and watch the NCAA tournament.

The Player's Lounge lets you
rest up and check up on your tournament brackets

Will your favorite team make it in to the tourney? Check out Joe Lunardi's current predictions on ESPN by clicking here. Stay tuned as we are working on a fun enhancement to this year's lounge.

Food will be available from Dominos Pizza and will also include drinks and a variety of other items.

Teams continue to register so be sure to get your team in today! Click here for registration details.

Mikasa will be the official ball of BAM Jam

BAM Jam is excited to announce that Mikasa will be the official basketball of the spring and summer BAM Jam tournaments. Learn more about Mikasa at www.mikasasports.com

 

Mikasa, which began in 1917 and has headquarters in Irvine, California, will use its Mikasa BQ1100 from its Championship Series for the indoor spring tournament. 

 

For the summer tournament, BAM Jam will use the Mikasa BQ1500 which is from the Premier Series. It is an indoor/outdoor ball that will be perfect for street ball play. 

 

Players can learn more about Mikasa and its products at the spring tournament March 22-23. 

List of team hometown cities

Here is an updated look at where teams are coming from. The following cities have teams that have completed registration. As you can tell, this is going to be a well represented tournament! But clearly spots are filling up quickly so click here to get your team registered today.

Bend, OR
Boise, ID
Bonners Ferry, ID
Caldwell, ID
Donnelly, ID
Eagle, ID
Emmett, ID
Fairfield, ID
Gooding, ID
Homedale, ID
Kennewick, WA
Kuna, ID
Marsing, ID
Meridian, ID
Missoula, MT
Nampa, ID
Pasco, WA
Post Falls, ID
Poulsbo, WA
Renton, WA
Shoshone, ID
Spokane, WA
Weiser, ID
updated 2/20/14

Best Team Name Of All Time? You Decide!

This March 22-23 we will be hosting the 5th Annual Fast Eddy's Spring BAM Jam. Over the years the spring tourney has built a strong following, evolved in its format and provided fun for a variety of teams.

It has also provided a variety of team names that are creative and unique. Trendy, a play on words or just flat out descriptive of the team, the names are fair play as long as they are 20 letters or less (and are more or less family friendly).

Here is your chance to vote for your favorite team name that we've seen over the last four spring tournaments. The list started at over 500 and was narrowed down to 50. From there the BAM Jam staff selected their favorite 5. And now it is up to you to narrow it down to 1. Poll closes January 31.

Let us know what you think. And then try and come up with something better for your team this year. But don't delay...the spring tournament sells out every year and when the spaces are gone the registration will close.