Who is eligible to play for the Boise FLITE Basketball (BFB) Team?

All high school players through current seniors are eligible to tryout for the team—yes even seniors! We have been highly successful placing seniors. Seniors who graduate this spring are eligible to play in these tournaments, including tournaments held after graduation, in June and July. 90% of all Idaho basketball players’ collegiate scholarships occur after the player’s senior season.

How are players selected for BFB?

Our staff has been evaluating players throughout the high school season. Additionally, we will hold a tryout after the state finals for 9th-12th grade. The tryout will allow us to observe and evaluate players that we were unable to see and ensure all players have an equal opportunity to make the team.

How many players and teams are selected?

Only 7–9 players per team are selected and we base the number of teams on the number of players who attend the tryout per grade.

Do you have different age divisions?

Usually, yes. We base the number of teams and division of teams (U15, U16, U17, or U18) upon tryout turnout and talent at each given age/grade level.

Do the seniors only play with seniors and juniors only with juniors, etc?

We try to put together the most competitive teams possible. Sophomores might play with juniors and seniors, depending upon each individual player’s ability. The goal is to form the most competitive teams possible and showcase each player’s unique basketball abilities

What if I can only make a few of the tournaments?

The more tournaments you commit to, the greater the chance you have of making and continuing on with BFB.

Can I play for other traveling teams in tournaments in which BFB is not entered?

Yes, but only when BFB does not have a tournament on the same dates. In other words, if there are two different tournaments held on the same weekend, BFB players must play with BFB, in the BFB tournament.

How much will this cost?

Each tournament will be varied in cost but BFB will assist in sponsorships and fundraising opportunities. The local Idaho Prep tournaments are $25-$50. Traveling to Portland and Las Vegas is approximately $250 per tournament per player depending upon whether you fly or drive. Players who work at raising money have no problem covering expenses!

What about uniforms?

BFB has a complete set of uniforms including practice jerseys, home and away jerseys, and shooting shirts—a uniform rental fee of $25per year covers your uniform costs.

When and where do we practice?

Usually, we will have practices prior to local Idaho/Utah tournaments. We use these local tournaments as practices to prepare for the Collegiate Showcase events in Las Vegas and Seattle. We develop our teams in March so that by summer we have already had numerous practices, developed individual skill routines and played over 15 games in preparation for the summer NCAA summer circuit. Practices will be held at local universities BSU, NNU, Homecourt YMCA, or local high school gyms.

What does the program have to offer me?

First and foremost, direct exposure to college coaches and recruiters. Before heading to our summer tournaments, a FLITE handbook is sent to nearly every university, college, D-II, D-III, NAIA, JUCO in the West. This helps to create important awareness as we head to these tournaments. During the tournaments, players play in front of college coaches and recruiters. Impressions are made, doors are opened, and the opportunity for future contact is established. Among the many additional advantages and opportunities are the establishment of life-long friendships with the BFB coaches and players, and the experience of traveling and playing together as part of a highly successful, winning organization.

Who has played on BFB teams in the past?

Will Bogan – Ole Miss
Cory Violette, Kyle Draniginis – Gonzaga
BJ Shearry – NIC
Kyle Stevens, Matt Stucki, Steve Anderson – ISU
Booker Nabors, Matt Bauscher – BSU
Alex Drexel, Nick Hovda, Michael Salazar, Nick Davis – Westminster College
Duncan Koga, Miguel Rodriguez, Bryden Benke, Terrell Thomas, Craig McGee, – College Of Idaho
Zack White – U of Idaho
Matt Dloughy – University of Montana
Bryan Dunn – Concordia University
Josh Ware – Westmont
Jerome Casper, Louie Beech, Paul Egwuonwu, Andy Maxwell, Brian Bieker – NNU
Dennis Mickelonis, Rob Black – CSI
...and about 50 others who went on to play college ball!

Where has Boise FLITE Basketball players gone on to play at the collegiate level?

Ole Miss, Boise State, Utah State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, Montana, Montana State, Eastern Washington, Portland, Portland State, Weber State, Idaho State, BYU-Idaho, CSI, NNU, Albertsons College, Concordia, Idaho, Riverside JC, St. Paris JC, North Dakota State, Whitworth College, Whitman College, Spokane CC, Columbia Basin CC, TVCC, Snow College, Western Wyoming, Eastern Wyoming, Westmont College, Walla Wall CC, Eastern Oregon, Big Bend CC, North Idaho College, Mesa CC, Salt Lake CC, Dixie College, Willamette, Colorado School of Mines