The 2016 Spring BAM Jam Champions

Here are the bracket champions for the 2016 Spring BAM Jam, presented by Treasure Valley Ford Stores. You can check out the championship team pictures as well as other tournament photos on our Facebook page by clicking here. 

And get ready for the 2016 Summer BAM Jam on the streets of downtown Boise August 6-7, 2016.

Bracket #1 - Men's 6'0 Over Elite - BodyBuilding.com #1 - BauscherRE Rock Armor

Bracket #2 - Men's 6'0 Under Elite - BodyBuilding.com #1 - Jr Shot Mechanics

Bracket #3 - Women's Competitive - BodyBuilding.com #2 - Hapa Lolo

Bracket #4 - 6'0 Over Recreational - KM Engineering

Bracket #5 - 6'0 Under Recreational - Beniton Construction - Hoopers

Bracket #6 - 6'0 Under Competitive - Wright Brothers - Phoenix Suns

Bracket #7 - 6'0 Over Competitive - BodyBuilding.com #2 - All Purpose Athletes

Bracket #8 - Girls 3/4 Grade - Pro Image - Monsters

Bracket #9 - Girls 5/6 Grade - Select Printing - Three Talls One Small

Bracket #10 - Girls 7/8 Grade - Select Printing - Splash Sisters

Bracket #11 - Boys 3/4 Grade - Pro Image - Team Evo

Bracket #12 - Boys 5/6 Grade - Select Printing - Swegway Squad

Bracket #13 - Girls 9/10 Grade - Eddies Diner - Azone

Bracket #14 - Boys 7th Grade - Wright Brothers/BodyBuilding.com #1 - Boise Slam

Bracket #15 - Boys 8th Grade - Eddies Diner - Slam

Bracket #16 - Boys 9/10 Grade - Eddies Diner - ASAP ThunderChickens

Bracket #17 - Boys 11/12 Grade - KM Engineering - Yung Del

Powerade 3-Point Challenge Champion - Cole Lake

The 3 week BAM Jam basketball training plan

BAM Jam is just 3 weeks away. For teams that want to go deep in to their brackets, being in shape, both from a stamina and strength perspective, will prove to be very beneficial.

Adding in high intensity ball handling is a great way to build your strength, endurance and skills.

Here is a simple 3 week workout program that you can do from your home and doesn't require any special equipment other then a pair of shoes and a basketball and the willingness to contribute 2-3 30 minute sessions per week.

Can you "PLAY ALL DAY"?

BAM Jam is about having fun days, playing a great game and doing it with music and entertainment. Which leads us in to this spring's theme "Play All Day". 

"Play All Day" is this spring's theme

3 on 3 Basketball As A Development Tool

Obviously, 3 on 3 basketball is a lot of fun. And there are lots of reasons to play. But have you considered how you can use 3 on 3 basketball to develop your all around game for future success?

Here are four ways that 3 on 3 basketball develops players.

Teaches you to react and make quick decisions. 

At BAM Jam, games are played to 20 or are done with a 25 minute max per game. That means you don't have a lot of time to mess around. Players that compete each spring and summer have learned out to quickly asses different situations, whether it is identifying a match up advantage, managing possessions toward the end of a game or adjusting to fatigue.

In 3 on 3 basketball, players are often isolated, requiring them to develop 1 on 1 skills and the ability to defend on the ball

The most balanced BAM Jam team ever created

So, you wanna win BAM Jam? With four players on your team, each player has a chance to fill a role. 

There are a lot of ways to put together your team but here is a balanced approach. Which player are you? Do you know any of these players? Get any four of them and your team is set.