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Illinois Tigers Basketball is an AAU Basketball Club
The Illinois Tigers basketball program is based in Northern Illinois. We believe that elite level ballplayer is not a title that is given, but rather earned. We believe that family, passion, and hard work are the building blocks. It is the Tigers mission to help youth and high school players reach the next level – whatever level that may be for that specific player.
2026 Spring Tryouts
Spring 2026 Boys Tryout Dates and Times:
Tryout Date, Times and Grade:
- Sunday Feb 22nd - 6pm to 7pm: 4th thru 5th Grade
7pm to 8pm: 6th thru 7th Grade
- Wednesday Feb 25th - 8pm to 9pm: 8th thru 9th Grade
- Friday Feb 27th - High School
Spring Season:
- Season Starts March 9th
- Season Ends May 30th
- 6-8 Tournaments
- 2 - Practices a week (90mins each)
- 1 - Conditioning day a week
- Cost: $850 for the session (We provide payment plans)
Tournament Dates *Tentative* Schedule
6 to 8 Tournaments (12 to 16 Games)
- Sunday - March 22nd
- Saturday - April 11th *
- Sunday - April 12th
- Saturday - April 25th
- Sunday - April 26th
- Saturday - May 9th
- Saturday - May 16th
- Saturday - May 30th
Contact - Coachmaliknicholson@gmail.com
Phone - 917-376-7328
2026 Winter Girls Tryouts
Spring 2026 Girls Tryout Dates and Time
Tryout Date, Times and Grade:
- Sunday Feb 22nd - 6pm to 7pm: 4th thru 5th Grade
7pm to 8pm: 6th thru 7th Grade
- Wednesday Feb 25th - 8pm to 9pm: 8th thru 9th Grade
- Friday Feb 27th - High School
Spring Season:
- Season Starts March 9th
- Season Ends May 30th
- 6-8 Tournaments
- 2 - Practices a week (90mins each)
- 1 - Conditioning day a week
- Cost: $850 for the session (We provide payment plans)
Tournament Dates *Tentative* Schedule
6 to 8 Tournaments (12 to 16 Games)
- Sunday - March 22nd
- Saturday - April 11th *
- Sunday - April 12th
- Saturday - April 25th
- Sunday - April 26th
- Saturday - May 9th
- Saturday - May 16th
- Saturday - May 30th
Contact - Coachmaliknicholson@gmail.com
Phone - 917-376-7328
Illinois Tigers In Action
The Illinois Tigers basketball program is based in Northern Illinois. We believe that elite level ballplayer is not a title that is given, but rather earned. We believe that family, passion, and hard work are the building blocks. It is the Tigers mission to help youth and high school players reach the next level – whatever level that may be for that specific player.
Now Hiring Paid Coaches
Do you have basketball coaching experience? Have you coached at the AAU or high level travel level? We are currently looking for coaches to train and coach our 5th grade and 6th grade boys teams. If you are interested in hearing more please complete the form below and we will contact you.
Contact Us
Tigers Staff
Malik Nicholson
Director of Operations & Head Coach
Deon Robinson
Head Coach
Amanda Nicholson
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Jason Williams
Coach
Kelly Barnes
Sports Performance and Nutrition Specialist
Steve Leazzo
Coach
Tim Barnes
Coach