Boys Basketball 2026-27 Tryouts
August 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm
August 25 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Below you will find specific tryout information for incoming freshman and new/returning players (non-freshman). Wait outside the front door of the gym until you are directed by the coaches to enter. Do not be late, and wear proper basketball attire. Please contact Coach Goins with any questions: johngoins@iusd.org
In order to participate in the tryout an athletic clearance process must be completed. The athletic clearance is submitted online and includes a physical exam conducted by a medical professional. All information regarding this can be found on the University High School Athletic Website
9th Grade Tryouts
All freshman will participate in the Saturday August 22 tryout at 12pm in the gym at Uni. From this tryout, we will select a group of incoming freshman who will come back to the second tryout on Tuesday August 25, at 5pm.
Before attending the tryout, prospective players must complete the athletic clearance process or they will not be allowed to participate in the tryout.
Also, all prospective players must understand the commitment they are accepting if they are to make a team. The program runs 11 months out of the year. The only time off are spring break, the first 2 weeks of summer, and the final 3 weeks of summer. There is no time off during Fall Break or Winter Break outside of the recognized holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Eve/Day).
Non-Returning Players, 10th Grade or Higher
If you were not a part of the basketball program during the 2025-26 season, you will
participate in the Saturday August 22 tryout at 12pm in the gym at Uni. From this tryout, we will select any players who we feel should participate in the Varsity and JV tryout on Tuesday August 25, at 5pm.
Before attending the tryout, prospective players must complete the athletic clearance process or they will not be allowed to participate in the tryout.
Also, all prospective players must understand the commitment they are accepting if they are to make a team. The program runs 11 months out of the year. The only time off are spring break, the first 2 weeks of summer, and the final 3 weeks of summer. There is no time off during Fall Break or Winter Break outside of the recognized holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Years Eve/Day).
Returning Players
If you were a part of the basketball program during the 2025-26 season, you will
participate in the tryout on Tuesday August 25, at 5pm.