AUSTIN, Texas (7/4/2026) — The 3rd Annual Circuit of Champions basketball tournament, hosted by Big Time Hoops, tipped off today at the Round Rock Sports Center in the greater Austin area, drawing elite youth talent from across the nation. Running through the holiday weekend, the event brings together competitive boys' and girls' basketball programs ranging from ages 9U to 18U. As one of the premier stops on the national circuit, teams hit the hardwood for intense Saturday pool play, all vying for favorable seeding in Sunday’s championship brackets and a coveted bid to the National Championships in Virginia Beach later this month.
Today’s matchups delivered high-energy competition, highlighted by star-studded performances from nationally recognized programs like Rod Wave Elite (RWE) and international talent like Australia's Baller Academy. Fans were treated to a showcase of dynamic basketball, with standout players, putting on a clinic with explosive scoring and lockdown defense. The level of play remained exceptionally high across the board, as scrappy, undersized squads refused to back down against taller opponents, forcing elite teams to earn every single possession in tightly contested battles.