Best of the Best returns
Top 10 U19 Tournament
After the inaugural 2026 tournament, the flagship returns on 1–3 December 2027 and expands to include girls. Both divisions are played across two FIBA indoor courts to close the school basketball year.
Divisions
U19 Boys and U19 Girls · ten schools
Format
Ten schools per division, FIBA rules, pools, semi-finals and finals, played on two FIBA indoor courts
Status
Nominations and invitations open closer to the date
- U19 boys and U19 girls divisions
- Pools, semi-finals and finals under FIBA rules
- Two FIBA indoor courts running side by side
- Per-game statistics, awards shortlists and player profiles
Rules and resources
Official FIBA rules
Every game at the Top 10 Tournament is played under the FIBA Official Basketball Rules, the only basketball rules recognised internationally. The current edition is valid from 1 October 2026 and covers court and equipment, playing regulations, violations and fouls.
Sponsorship opportunities
No national ranking system exists for SA schools basketball — so the Top 10 Tournament brings the ten strongest U19 boys teams in the country together to settle who is the best of the best. Put your brand on that stage, 2–4 December 2026 at Mandeville Sports Club, Johannesburg — at the venue, on the live streams, across social media and on a platform that stays online long after.
3 days · 24 games
Free entry, full stands of players, parents, alumni and scouts
4 provinces
29 shortlisted schools and their communities following along
Live streams & replays
Games streamed and archived — exposure that outlasts the weekend
Evergreen platform
Stats, profiles and results stay online as permanent player CVs
Select a section to reveal the packages, then choose a package to see everything included and send an enquiry
Want a bespoke package? Email info@top10tournament.co.za.