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Fall scholarships

We are thrilled to announce a scholarship opportunity for the Fall 2025 Season sponsored by DoorDash, Imperial Dade and Reel Produce!

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We’re Hiring Coaches!

Join our team for the Spring 2026 Season (March – June) in San Francisco or the East Bay and help develop the next generation of players! If you’re passionate about basketball, mentorship, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!

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Spring 2026 Basketball Tryouts!

Grades 5 – 10 are invited to our Spring  tryouts. Come join us  for youth basketball tryouts in February 2026.

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Welcome to Underdogs Basketball

Underdogs Basketball is an AAU program dedicated to making a transformative impact in the East Bay community. Our mission is to establish an environment that not only cultivates excellence on the court, but also encourages personal growth, instills sportsmanship values, and fosters a lasting love for the game.

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AAU Youth Basketball Camps & Tryouts

Spring 2026 Tryouts East Bay

Feb 28th

Spring San Francisco 2026 Tryouts

Feb 21st

Skills Training San Francisco

December 1st - January 26th

Skills Training East Bay

December 4th - January 22nd

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Player-Centered Development

We prioritize the individual and team development of each player and team. Focusing on their physical, mental, and emotional growth as athletes and as individuals.

Inclusivity

Underdogs Basketball is open to all young athletes regardless of their skill level, background, or demographic. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive basketball community where every player feels like an important piece of the team.

Sportsmanship

We emphasize the importance of respect, integrity, and good sportsmanship. Our athletes learn not only how to win with grace but also how to handle setbacks and losses with dignity.

Hard Work and Dedication

Underdogs instill a strong work ethic and commitment to improvement, teaching our athletes that success in basketball and life is the result of perseverance and handling adversity.

Teamwork and Collaboration

We emphasize the value of teamwork, teaching athletes to work together, communicate effectively, and support each other both on and off the court.

Life Skills

Beyond basketball, our program aims to equip athletes with valuable life skills, such as time management, goal setting, and leadership, which will serve them well in their futures not just on the court but off the court.

Character Building

We believe that success in basketball should be accompanied by personal growth and the development of strong character traits, including humility, resilience, and empathy.

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Mission Statement

Underdogs Basketball is committed to fostering the development of young athletes through the sport of basketball. Our mission is to create an environment that promotes not only excellence on the court but also personal growth, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.

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🔥 We’re hiring coaches for Spring/Summer 2026 🔥 We’re hiring coaches for Spring/Summer 2026 in SF & the East Bay! 🔥

If you love teaching the game and helping players grow, we want you on our team. All experience levels are welcome—whether you’re new to coaching or a veteran on the sidelines. Apply on our website and come be part of the Underdogs family! #UnderdogsBasketball
Shoutout to our @reelproduce scholarship recipient Shoutout to our @reelproduce scholarship recipient, Leo Morales! 

Leo played on our high school team in San Francisco and made a big impact. An effective shooter and ball handler, he improved every single game. We’re excited to see his continued growth in the years ahead! 🏀🔥 #UnderdogsBasketball
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. 😤 Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. 😤
Off-season training sessions in SF and the East Bay are live! Looking to stay sharp? Sign up on our website and keep improving. 🔥🏀 #UnderdogsBasketball
Underdogs Basketball wrapped up our inaugural seas Underdogs Basketball wrapped up our inaugural season yesterday with a final team practice followed by a team gathering.

A huge thank you to Coach Orr for his dedication and leadership with both teams this season. Every player has grown tremendously since day one, and we’re excited to see their continued development in the seasons ahead.

Most importantly, our players learned, worked hard, and had fun—which is what it’s all about. #UnderdogsBasketball
Shoutout to our @imperialdade scholarship recipien Shoutout to our @imperialdade scholarship recipient, Panagiotis K! 🔥

Pana is in his first season with Underdogs, hooping with our Underdogs Red (EB) squad 🏀 He’s quickly become a spark for the team — earning his minutes through hard work and playing with tons of heart every game 

We’re pumped to have him in the program and can’t wait to see his growth for years to come! 🙌
#UnderdogsBasketball
Underdogs Rush Red (SF) showed out last weekend! 🔥 Pulled off the win with some huge runs in a comeback victory. Time to bring that same energy and effort this weekend! 💪🏀 #UnderdogsBasketball
Underdogs Basketball offers a variety of scholarsh Underdogs Basketball offers a variety of scholarships to support players in our program. Our @doordash Scholarship recipient is Joseph H. (Underdogs Black EB)!

Joseph has been playing great all season and continues to improve with every practice and game. What truly sets him apart is his coachability — he listens, makes adjustments, and applies feedback right away.

We’re proud to have Joseph as part of the Underdogs family and can’t wait to see his continued growth! 💪🏀
#UnderdogsBasketball #Doordash
Defense wins games 🛡️💪 At Underdogs Basket Defense wins games 🛡️💪
At Underdogs Basketball, we celebrate stops just as much as buckets — and our players have been putting on a defensive clinic all season long! 🔒🔥
Big thanks to all the Underdog parents for capturing and sharing those amazing clips. We love seeing the hustle! #UnderdogsBasketball 🏀
Underdogs Red (EB) put together an impressive 3-0 Underdogs Red (EB) put together an impressive 3-0 weekend at the Halloween Havoc! Strong play on both ends of the floor led to a championship performance. Great team effort all around! 🏀🏀#UnderdogsBasketball
Underdogs Red (East Bay) came to play! An impressi Underdogs Red (East Bay) came to play! An impressive 2-0 day at the Halloween Havoc Tournament. These athletes have grown so much since their first tourney — their teamwork, hustle, and heart are showing in every game. #UnderdogsBasketball
Underdogs Rush Orange getting after it! 💥 This Underdogs Rush Orange getting after it! 💥
This squad is loaded with talent and hungry to grow. Can’t wait to see how far they go this season. Big potential, even bigger future. #UnderdogsBasketball

📸: @jaidenmarx
First Win of the Season for Underdogs Rush Black! First Win of the Season for Underdogs Rush Black!

After battling through a series of tough matchups, Underdogs Rush Black has secured their first victory of the season! The hard work, perseverance, and steady growth have paid off, and the team is starting to find its rhythm.
Huge credit to Coach Orr, whose dedication and leadership have been instrumental in developing this group. This win is just the beginning — the foundation is being built, and the future looks bright!

Let’s keep the momentum going — Go Underdogs! #UnderdogsBasketball

Announcements

Big News: Norcal Rush + Underdogs Basketball Join Forces in San Francisco!

  • July 27, 2025
Underdogs Basketball and Norcal Rush are teaming up to launch elite basketball development and community-driven values to San Francisco youth teams!...
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Underdogs Basketball Scholarships with Toast and Doordash

  • February 15, 2025
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Underdogs Basketball Launches

  • November 29, 2023
Underdogs Basketball Set to Launch in January 2024, Paving the Way for Youth Development through Basketball...
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  • November 29, 2023
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