Four divisions. One goal.
Whether you’re chasing a check or chasing a championship, there’s a division built for your level. Register early — spots fill fast.
I
Elite Adult
Open to all adult players
$2,500
Cash prize for champions
-
Open division — all skill levels compete
-
Full bracket tournament format
-
Most competitive division on the floor
-
Past champion: Salisbury University
II
Men’s Rec
Recreational adult division
$1,000
Cash prize for champions
-
Designed for recreational-level ballers
-
Great competition without the elite pressure
-
12 teams competed in 2025
-
Most popular division by registration
III
Women’s
Open women’s division
$500
Cash prize for champions
-
Competitive women’s bracket
-
Open to all adult women players
-
Growing division year over year
-
Come represent on the Ave
IV
Youth
High school division
Trophy
Winners Cup awarded
-
Open to high school players
-
Adult coach required at check-in
-
Develop your game against top Shore talent
-
More young hoopers welcome this year
NEW FOR 2026
1-on-1 Competition
Mano a mano. No teammates to rely on. Just you, your defender, and the bucket.
-
Individual bracket format — one-on-one matchups all day
-
Winners Cup awarded to the champion
-
Designed to showcase individual skill and foster rivalry
-
Intense battles and exceptional talent guaranteed
-
Open to all registered participants
Why 1-on-1?
The 3v3 tournament shows team chemistry. The 1v1 bracket shows who’s really built different. We added this division because the people demanded it — and because the Shore is loaded with talent that deserves its own spotlight.
What you compete for:
The Winners Cup
Bragging rights. Shore-wide recognition. Your name on the Ave.
Year 4 was the biggest yet.
Here’s what went down at Hoops on the Ave 2025
50+
Teams competed — up from 20 the year before
$2,500
Awarded to Salisbury University, Elite Men’s champions
2.5x
Growth in team participation year over year
2025 Division Results
-
Elite Men’s: Salisbury University — Champions ($2,500)
-
Men’s Rec: 12 teams competed — most popular division
-
Women’s: $500 prize awarded to division champions
-
Youth High School: Competitive bracket, trophies awarded
The atmosphere
“The excitement reached new heights” with over 50 teams competing on the courts while 1,000+ fans packed the venue. The Full Court Press match had the crowd on their feet, and the energy didn’t let up from tip-off to the final buzzer.
Year 5 is going to be even bigger.
Indoor & outdoor courts at Crown Sports Center.
For the second time in HOTA history, you’re playing inside the largest sports facility on the Eastern Shore. Crown Sports Center’s 125,000 sq ft complex gives us indoor and outdoor courts — which means the tournament runs regardless of the weather. Rain or shine, the competition is real.
Rain or Shine
Indoor courts mean the tourney never stops, no matter the forecast
125,000 Sq Ft
The largest sports facility on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Easy to Reach
Minutes from Salisbury. 2 hours from Philly, DC, Baltimore & Virginia Beach
Ready to run? Here’s how it works.
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04