A look inside scheduling and how Tetris is helping

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at BAM Jam is "When will the tournament schedule be out?"

Typically, the BAM Jam schedules will be out the Thursday before the tournament starts. We post it online and separate it by the bracket type and court.

But the next question is usually "How do you create the schedule?"

Scheduling BAM Jam teams is a bit
like playing a game of Tetris

Scheduling is kind of like a big puzzle with moving pieces and limited space and time. 

Think Tetris. 

Who you taking?

There is no team hotter in the NBA than the Golden State Warriors. They are on track to take down the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls for most wins in the regular season.

So our most recent poll is simple: if you have to win one game, which team are you taking?

Most recent promo video

Here is our latest promo video, aimed at potential players for this spring.

It is compiled of video and photos taken at the 2015 Spring BAM Jam from Capital High School. The music is the instrumental version of Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger" with Christina Aguilera.

Who is competing at this spring's BAM Jam?

This post was originally posted on February 4, 2015. But since so many people found it interesting, we've reposted with updates. 

Last year, BAM Jam really dug in to understand our players better. We've taken a look at our brackets from 2011-2014, conducted a large survey, posted some online polls and reached out to talk with some of our BAM Jam players.

Our hope is that by better understanding who our players are, we will be able to do a better job serving your needs. And we intend to keep this going at our next BAM Jam tournament, presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores, on March 19-20, 2016 at Capital High School in Boise, Idaho.

As we compiled the information, we thought you might be interested in knowing who you are playing against and who you might be watching. We also included some things that you told us we should consider taking a closer look at.

Summer BAM Jam Champs for 2015

Here is a list of bracket champions for the 2015 Summer BAM Jam, presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores. Thank you to everyone that participated!

You can tentatively mark March 19-20, 2016 down for next year's Spring BAM Jam. Be sure to check your email in the next month or so for information on registering your team.

Tick Tock Media won the 2015 Summer BAM Jam Men's Elite 6'0 and Over Division

2015 Summer Champs

Northwestern Mutual Men's Elite 6'0 Over - Tick Tock Media

Northwestern Mutual Men's 6'0 Under - STADIA

Northwestern Mutual Women's elite - Hapa Lolo

Beniton Construction Coed - Basketeers

AAA of Idaho 6'0 Over Recreational #1 - A Plus

Mountain West Bank 6'0 Over Recreational #2 - Lip Rippers

Old Chicago 6'0 Under Recreational - Scary Payton

Johnny's Fit Club 6'0 Under Competitive #1 - Ball Above All

BodyBuilding.com 6'0 Under Competitive #2 - Ruthless

BodyBuilding.com 6'0 Over Competitive #1 - JDB Three

Goldy's 6'0 Over Competitive #2 - Goldys

KM Engineering 6'0 Over Competitive #3 - NAIA Plus One

Eddie's Diner Girls 3/4 Grade - Check It Up

Mikasa Girls 5/6 Grade - Three Talls One Small

Design West Girls 7/8 Grade - Slam Girls

Goss Gustavel Goss Boys 3rd Grade - Shooting Stars

Goss Gustavel Goss Boys 4th Grade - TC Blaze

Bronco Shop Boys 5th Grade - Boise Slammers

Domino's Boys 6th Grade - HD Nation

Wright Brothers Boys 7th Grade - Boise Slam

Hampton Inn Boys 8th Grade - White Men Can Jump

State Farm Randy Klein Boys 9th Grade - Lapwai Hoops

Sports Authority Boys 10/11 Grade - Velociraptos

Pita Pit Boys 12 Grade - Knuckleheadz

Bucks Bags Girls 9/10 Grade - OC Ballin

Bucks Bags Girls 11/12 Grade - Victorious Secret

POWERADE Slam Dunk Championship - Ryan Grinnell

First Federal Bank 3-Point Challenge - Ryan Skurdal

Thanks to Treasure Valley Ford Stores for making the tournament possible and to Grind Modern Burger for creating a special court for some of our adult teams.

Ryan Grinnell wins the POWERADE Slam Dunk Championship