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HILO, Hawaii (Island News) — Registration is now open for East Hawaiʻi Junior NBA and WNBA basketball, giving young athletes a chance to hit the court this spring.

The program includes Novice Boys and Open Co-Ed divisions for players ages 8 to 14, with the season running from Feb. 23, 2026 through May 14, 2026.

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The cost is $30 per player, which includes an official NBA or WNBA reversible replica jersey. Coaches also have the option to register a full team for $160, while individual players can sign up and be placed on a team.

A mandatory coaches and team representatives meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Jan. 13 at Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lūʻau Hale in Hilo.

Registration is open through Jan. 26. For more information and online forms to register head to the Department of Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball website.


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