Youth girls basketball shines in Welcome to the Bay

The East Bay lights up with top teams in youth girls basketball

Welcome to the Bay was loaded with some of the top talent in Northern California with a showcase of the top talent in youth girls basketball. The tournament also featured teams from Nevada and Arizona. Welcome to the Bay was electric all weekend…from buzzer beaters, passionate fans and elite talent, the event did not disappoint and resulted in fantastic stats and team achievements, of which were powered by the Passport the entire weekend. The best part is that the girls basketball competition is not over as we have the Warm-Up in Las Vegas in just weeks which will feature 100+ teams including Nike EYBL, Power 24, Girls UAA and independent programs.

The vibe inside Open Gym Premier’s facility in Oakland on Sunday was LIT, with Championship games cultivating crowds along the baselines to get a look at the action! Players competing, fans and coaches passionate about their respective teams and showing support throughout all 4 periods of the game. Stay tuned for more Hype Her Hoops Events in Northern California!

Division highlights from #WelcometotheBay


4th/5th grade

Young Nalas


Young Nalas balled out all weekend at Welcome to the Bay going 5-0. Young Nalas play hard, play together and plays with tons of passion. Defensively their effort is unmatched! Congrats to Young Nalas for winning the 4/5th division!


5th grade

CV Assassins

Congrats to CV Assassins on winning the 5th grade division at Welcome to the Bay. CV Assassins beat Bay City 11U Select in the Championship game on Sunday at OGP-Oakland. Going 5-0 in the division, CV Assassins 5th grade is putting other teams on notice! Talent, Grit and togetherness was displayed all weekend.


6th grade Silver

Bay City


Bay City 12U Select went 5-0 at Welcome to the Bay with a Championship win over 24/8 Academy. Bay City 12U Select team plays the right way. The entire weekend their cohesiveness showed in convincing wins over Lady Legends 6th and Seaside’s Finest 6.

6th grade Gold

Just Respect


Team Just Respect’s 6th Grade team is super talented filled with ballers! They defeated Team Aari 6th in one of the most intense and entertaining games of the weekend, the crowds watching the game went wild. It was back and forth until the final buzzer, Team Just Respect came out on top! Congrats on winning the 6th Grade Gold Division!


7th grade

Team Aari


Team Aari was one of the best teams I saw all weekend. Talented, aggressive, non-stop energy and effort on defense! Team Aari’s fan base is very passionate and provides energy to the team from start to finish! Congrats on winning the 7th Grade Gold Division!


8th grade Silver

Bay City


Bay City Select captured the 8th Grade Silver championship with a 2-point win over West Valley Drive in the championship game! Way to go Bay City!


8th grade Gold

Storm Nike NV


Storm Nike NV was one of the most impressive teams at Welcome to the Bay. From game 1 to game 5, they were consistent, great ball movement, poised, well coached and disciplined. Storm beat Team NorCal in the Championship to capture the 8th grade gold division.


15U

Cal Stars EYBL


Cal Stars 8th EYBL had a clean sweep in the 15U division as they went undefeated and beat a good Savi Sky 15U Team in the Championship. Congrats to Cal Stars on winning the 15U division.

16U

Team Inspire

Team Inspire 16U National swept the division after winning the championship over Queen Ballers. Team Inspire plays fast, hard and together! They compete to the very end of each game. Congrats on winning the 16U division!

17U

Team Inspire


Like their 16U National Team, Team Inspire 17U National also swept the 17U Division with two wins over Up-Tempo Hoops, Seaside’s Finest, and Team Bueno. Team Inspire dominated the division the entire weekend! Congrats on winning the 17U Division Championship!

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