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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.
2025 Spring Tryouts
Boys and Girls Basketball
Tryout Dates and Times:
Sunday - February 23rd
3rd & 4th Grade 4pm to 5pm
5th & 6th Grade 5pm to 6pm
7th & 8th Grade 6pm to 7pm
9th & 10th Grade 7pm to 8pm
We ask you to please check in 15min early
Please register at the button below.
There is no charge to tryout.
2025 Spring & Summer Boys National Team Shoe Circuit Tryouts
National Team Shoe Circuit Tryout Date and Time
9th and 10th Grade
Sunday -February 2nd
6:30pm to 7:30pm
We ask you to please check in 15min early
Please register at the button below.
There is no charge to tryout.
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
Tim Weston
Assistant Director of Operations
Kevin Artinghelli
Assistant Director of Operations
Deon Robinson
Coach
Kelly Barnes
Sports Performance and Nutrition Specialist
Ron Crudup
Assistant Coach
Tim Barnes
Assistant Coach