Girls Teams
Spring - Summer 2026 Season 20
The Northwest Magic Girls Program is built on a simple foundation: development, preparation, and opportunity.
Our Spring/Summer 2026 teams are now finalized, tournament schedules are set, and our athletes are focused on preparing for high-level competition and long-term success.
Tryouts for the 2026 season are complete. Families interested in future opportunities, development training, or program information should contact Coach Vanessa.
Coach Vanessa McClendon
253-355-6497
Built Not Born
The Northwest Magic Girls Pathway
Northwest Magic provides a complete development pathway from youth basketball through national high school exposure platforms.
Our structure is designed so players develop step-by-step through competitive environments that prepare them for the next level.
Northwest Magic Girls Pathway:
Nike EYCL High School Teams
Nike Tournament of Champions Team
Nike Jr EYBL Teams
Future Nike Teams
Legacy Teams
Every level is intentional. Every level prepares players for what comes next.
Nike EYCL High School Teams
Our Nike EYCL teams compete at the highest level of regional and national competition while preparing athletes for college opportunities.
Team Huff – Nike EYCL
Team KV – Nike EYCL
Focus areas include:
• College exposure preparation
• High level competition
• Advanced team concepts
• Recruiting education
• Leadership development
These teams represent Northwest Magic at the highest competitive level.
Nike Tournament of Champions Team
Team Rice – Nike Tournament of Champions
Team Rice competes in high level showcase tournaments including the Nike Tournament of Champions along with select exposure events.
Focus areas include:
• Exposure competition
• Skill refinement
• College preparation
• Competitive experience
Nike Jr EYBL Teams
Our Nike Jr EYBL teams compete nationally against top programs while continuing strong development habits.
Team Maxwell – Nike Jr EYBL
Team Tiarra – Nike Jr EYBL
These teams focus on:
• National competition experience
• Advanced skill development
• Team systems
• Preparation for high school Nike platforms
Our goal is preparing these athletes for Nike high school circuits and future recruiting opportunities.
Future Nike Teams
These teams represent the next step in the Northwest Magic pathway and are being developed for future Nike circuit placement.
Team Braggs (6th Grade)
Legacy Fourth (4th Grade)
Focus areas include:
• Skill foundation development
• Competitive experience
• Team identity
• Long term development
• Preparation for circuit play
These teams represent the future of the Northwest Magic girls program.
Legacy Teams
Our Legacy teams provide development opportunities for players preparing to move into competitive team placement within the Magic pathway.
High School Legacy
Seventh Legacy
3rd/4th Legacy
Focus areas include:
• Skill development
• Basketball IQ
• Confidence building
• Competitive preparation
• Long term growth
Development is always the priority.
2026 Girls Tournament Schedules
Below are the official Spring/Summer 2026 tournament schedules for Northwest Magic girls teams.
Schedules may update throughout the season. Families should monitor TeamSnap and program communication for updates.
See Tournament Graphic below
Development Philosophy
Northwest Magic is a development driven program first.
We believe players grow through:
• Consistent practice structure
• Skill development training
• Competitive game environments
• Teaching accountability
• Leadership opportunities
• Long term player investment
Our mission is not just building players…
We are building confident athletes and future leaders.
Additional Development Opportunities
Northwest Magic players also have access to:
• Skills training sessions
• Position specific development
• Strength development
• Leadership Labs
• Mindset training
• Competitive development runs
Development happens daily.
Why Northwest Magic
Northwest Magic is built differently.
We believe in:
• Teaching before winning
• Development before exposure
• Culture before results
• Long term growth over short term success
Our athletes learn:
How to compete
How to prepare
How to lead
How to grow
We are building more than teams.
We are building a program.
Interested In Future Opportunities?
While teams are currently set, Northwest Magic welcomes families interested in future seasons, development training, and program opportunities.
Coach Vanessa McClendon
Northwest Magic Director
Northwest Magic Mission
Northwest Magic exists to develop players on and off the court. We believe in building confident athletes, strong teammates, and prepared young leaders.
Born in the gym. Built by the work.
#BuiltNotBorn
2026 NW MAGIC SCHEDULE
Simply click on schedule for a larger version.
About the tournaments
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
The Nike Tournament of Champions (TOC) is a basketball tournament for high school and amateur teams. It's one of the country's top basketball tournaments and the largest NCAA-sanctioned girls high school basketball event in the US
NIKE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS WEST- PHOENIX, AZ
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NIKE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS- SOUTHEAST
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NIKE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS- LAS VEGAS, NV
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NIKE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS- CHICAGO, IL
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USA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The USA Basketball U.S. Open Basketball Championships allow youth the opportunity to compete under the standards and guidelines set forth by the National Governing Body. Top finishers at approved qualifying tournaments around the country will earn official bids to participate in the championship events in Indianapolis, Indiana.
JR NBA GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Jr. NBA Global Championship is a first-of-its-kind global youth basketball tournament for the top 14U teams from around the world. The tournament will feature boys and girls divisions, each comprised of 16 regional champions (eight U.S. teams and eight international teams) that will compete in the championship in August at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando.
MADE HOOPS
MAXIMIZING ATHLETE'S DEVELOPMENT & EXPOSURE
MADE Hoops is the grassroots leader in cutting edge youth basketball events and experiences. We feature the most competitive middle school leagues in the country, along with unmatched high school and middle school camps and tournaments. Our winning combination? Elite competition, high level coaching and training, unparalleled media coverage and professionally run events. If you're looking for the recipe for basketball success tomorrow, then you need to attend a MADE Hoops event today!