Tournament Information
The Desert Duel Summer Prep Memorial is an elite boys basketball invitational that brings together
the most talented high school basketball players in the country for a high-octane tournament to crown the national boy’s basketball
summer champion. Participating teams are handpicked by the respected tournament organizing committee and are guaranteed four games against the
nation’s top talent.
Hosted in beautiful Gilbert, Arizona on July 27 - 28, the Desert Duel attracts the country’s top college coaches, recruiters and talent scouts to watch the elite prep players in the world showcase their talent. The entry fee for all teams is waived thanks to generous donations from our sponsors.
volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for the Desert Duel, please complete the Volunteer Form and send it to us by fax, 480-539-9895, or email to plamarsh@desertduelmemorial.com.
2010 Tournament Highlights
Congratulations to the New York Panthers for winning the 3rd Annual Desert Duel!
For the complete tournament results, check out the 2010 Game Bracket.
We had another fantastic turnout - here’s who joined us in the desert…
• 189 colleges: 178 D1 level and 11 D2 level schools
More details coming soon...
2009 Tournament Highlights
Congratulations to the 2009 Champions - Nike Team Florida! For the complete tournament results, check out the 2009 GAME BRACKET and 2009 CONSOLATION BRACKET.
Desert Duel in the news! The 2009 tournament was featured in an ESPN Article.
We are proud to say that the 2009 Desert Duel Memorial was 100% NCAA compliant. The NCAA said that the tournament was the best and most organized event they have ever attended.
We had a fantastic turnout - here’s who joined us in the desert…
• Representatives from 171 colleges, including every PAC 10 school, every Big 12, 10 of 11 Big Ten, 14 of the 16 SEC, 11 of 12 ACC, and 13 of 16 Big East.
• 251+ college coaches.
• 33 of the top 100 players in the country.
• National and local media.
We received very positive feedback about the event. Here is what some of the people said…
• "The Desert Duel was outstanding.”
• "It is the best event in USA.”
• "Excellent teams.”
• "No one does this.”
Our new electronic bracket was a bit hit and the college coaches thought the coaches packet was top notch.
2008 Tournament Results
The 2008 tournament was a big success. Congratulations to the winner - MAC IRVIN!
View the 2008 bracket
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
Registration to the invitation-only Desert Duel Memorial Tournament is free to participating teams.
Step 1: Participating Coaches NCAA Approval Process
Click Here to confirm if you are "approved" or if you need to receive your "approval." Once you have your certification number, please email it to NCAA@desertduelmemorial.com.Step 2: NCAA Team Registration Requirement
Click Here to complete the required information for teams entering NCAA certified events.
Step 3: Roster Form
Complete the official event Roster Form that will appear in the program and college coaches packet and fax it to us.
Click here to download the roster form.
Please fax the completed form to 480-393-4298. You may also email the form to NCAA@desertduelmemorial.com.
Step 4: Register for your Housing
Click Here for lodging information for players, coaches, and family/friends.
Desert Duel Memorial Tournament iV Schedule
Tuesday (July 26, 2011)
TEAM REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN: 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Two Locations:
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Best Western Dobson Ranch Inn
1666 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202-5699
Phone: 480-831-7000
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www.dobsonranchinn.com
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
East Valley Bible Church
1820 W. Elliot Road
Gilbert AZ, 85233
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TEAM WELCOME DINNER: 7:30 PM
East Valley Bible Church
1820 W. Elliot Road
Gilbert AZ, 85233
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WEDNESDAY - Thursday(July 27 - 28, 2011)
TOURNAMENT PLAY
Mesquite High School
500 S McQueen Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
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Schedule:
Tuesday: 8:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM (championship game begins at 7:40 PM)
Rules
TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN
- Teams must arrive in Phoenix, Arizona on July 26, 2011 (the day before tournament play begins) for registration between the hours of 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
- Teams must register at the tournament headquarters prior to playing their first game.
- Teams will be issued coaches passes for NCAA Certified Coaches only. Only NCAA Certified Coaches are allowed to sit on the team bench during the team’s games.
- Teams must view the NCAA educational video at the competition. The video will be shown at the Team Welcome Lunch.
- If a team arrives too late for registration at the tournament headquarters, it must register prior to playing its first game.
COACHES CERTIFICATION & PLAYER ROSTER
Teams must be made up of players from within your state, with no more than three players from adjoining states.
Playing Rules
Playing rules are those adopted by the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations with the following exceptions:
SCHEDULING/PLAYING TIMES
- All games will be played with a stopped clock format.
- Games will be played in two 16-minute halves.
- There are 7 minutes between games and 2 minutes between halves.
FOULS
- On the seventh (7th) team foul, the opposing team will be in the one & one bonus.
- On the tenth (10th) team foul, the opposing team will be in the double bonus situation.
- A player will foul out on his 5th foul.
A team will be permitted (4) 30-second time-outs per game. Time-outs will carry over. An additional time-out will be allowed for each overtime period.
OVERTIME
If an overtime is required, the first period will be (2) minutes. The second overtime will be sudden death. The championship game will not have a sudden death overtime.
DUNKING
Please be aware that dunking in warm-up is NOT ALLOWED by High School Federation rules.
GRACE PERIOD
There is no grace period. Plan to be at the gym at least 45 minutes before a scheduled game.
CODES OF CONDUCT
Desert Duel demands a certain level of conduct from all coaches, players and fans participating in any of its tournaments. The following penalties will be imposed at all Desert Duel sanctioned tournaments.
- Any coach, player or fan ejected from his/her team’s game by a referee, gym supervisor or tournament official must leave the gym immediately and will not be allowed into the gym for the team’s next game. Two ejections will result in expulsion for the remainder of the tournament.
- Any player, coach or fan who engages in any physical altercation or destruction of property at any time during their stay will be ejected from the remainder of the tournament.
- Each team is responsible for all damages caused by any member of its party. It is the sole responsibility of the team’s administration to make good on all claims by hotels, transportation rental agencies or playing sites where the damage occurred.
- This tournament has instituted a zero tolerance for drug and alcohol abuse. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be ejected from the remainder of the tournament.
Teams
Thank you to the teams that participated in the 2010 Desert Duel Memorial Basketball Tournament! Click the highlighted teams to visit the team website. Stay tuned for the 2011 team listing.
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