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Delhi & Ludhiana Schools Crowned ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Champions

The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament concluded with Nehru World School, Delhi, winning the boys' title and Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana, securing the girls' championship. The national finals in New Delhi capped off regional tournaments held across ten Indian cities, involving thousands of young athletes. Individual accolades were awarded, including MVP honors to Jiya Sodhi and Jatin Sharma, and top scorer titles to Dhruvi Pisal and Mohd. Sameer. The event also featured professional development clinics for referees and coaches led by international and national experts.

Key Points: ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Champions Crowned in Delhi

  • ~8000 kids from 900+ schools participated
  • Finals held at KD Jadhav Indoor Arena, Delhi
  • Bengaluru & Delhi win All-Star titles
  • Skechers served as official kit partner
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Delhi's Nehru World School, Ludhiana's Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School crowned ACG Junior NBA 3v3 National champions

Nehru World School, Delhi, and Sacred Heart School, Ludhiana, win the 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament for U-14 basketball players.

"The tournament was held in association with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) - Official Release"

New Delhi, March 25

The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, India's largest school-based basketball program in the country for U-14 players, drew to a successful close with Nehru World School, Delhi, clinching the boys' title and Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana, emerged victorious in the girls' category.

The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals marked the culmination of regional tournaments that were held in ten cities across India - Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Indore, Kochi, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Prayagraj, and Udaipur, according to a release.

This year's program saw participation from ~8000 kids across 900+ schools in India. The tournament was held in association with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), with Skechers, the global performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel brand, serving as the official kit partner, providing high-quality gear for the participants.

In the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 All-Star Championship, the Bengaluru All-Star Team secured the girls' title, while the Delhi All-Star Team took home the boys' crown. In the 'ACG Most Improved Team' category, The Shishukunj International School, Indore (U-14 Girls) and SK School, Udaipur (U-14 Boys) were recognised for their exceptional growth and development throughout the tournament.

For their outstanding performances, Jiya Sodhi, Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School, Ludhiana (U-14 Girls) and Jatin Sharma, Nehru World School, Delhi (U-14 Boys) were honoured with the 'Skechers Most Valuable Player' award.

Among individual highlights, Dhruvi Pisal from the Mumbai All-Star team (U-14 Girls) emerged as the top scorer with 71 points, while P. Antara Rao from Ma Shardha Public School recorded the most 3-pointers (21). In the U-14 Boys category, Mohd. Sameer from Maharana Partap Inter College, Prayagraj, dominated with 97 points and 28 three-pointers.

The six-day National Finals, held from March 19-24, 2026, at the KD Jadhav Indoor Arena, New Delhi, featured a dynamic mix of on-court competition and off-court engagement, including a trophy reveal and an interactive engagement zone for all players.

Additionally, the event hosted an ACG Jr. NBA Referee Clinic led by former NBA G League and Basketball Africa League (BAL) referee Greg Dandridge, offering officials a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills. An ACG Jr. NBA Coaches Clinic conducted by Martin Clarke, Technical Director, HPC - India Basketball League, and Jake Jobling, Head Coach Men's Basketball, HPC - India Basketball League, further enriched the program.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of the girls from Sacred Heart, Ludhiana! And Jiya Sodhi as MVP! 👏 It's wonderful to see girls' sports getting this level of recognition and organization. These tournaments are crucial for confidence building.
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Rohit P
Mohd. Sameer from Prayagraj with 97 points!? That's insane talent. We need to scout and nurture these kids properly. Hope they get the right guidance and don't fade away after school.
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Sarah B
The scale is impressive, covering 10 cities. But I do hope they expand to more tier-2 and tier-3 towns next season. The real untapped potential is there, not just in the metros.
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Vikram M
Clinics for referees and coaches are the most important part of this story. We can have all the talent in the world, but without quality coaching and fair officiating, the system won't improve. Great move.
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Kavya N
Heartening to see Indore and Udaipur schools winning the 'Most Improved' award. Shows the program is working across the board! Basketball needs to become a viable career path. More power to all the young players.

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