Battleground Session I

he Battleground Circuit is the proving ground for the next generation. OTR is the premier stage for 2030-2034 teams to test their game, build their name, and compete against the best in the Southeast. As teams compete against four stops, the Battleground brings together the most talented young players and the strongest programs, creating a competitive environment where every possession counts. Each regular season stop delivers high-intensity matchup games, crafted to challenge teams and shape the landscape heading into the finals. Those matchups will determine seeding for the Battleground Finals on April 18th in Marietta, Georgia. Only one team in each division can walk away as the champion. This is more than a regional circuit. It’s a national platform built for emerging stars, offering elite competition, and the visibility players need as they climb the ranks. The Battleground Circuit is where reputations are forged, rivalries are born, and the future of grassroots basketball takes center stage.

Here are some things to know about The On The Radar Hoops Battleground Session I

Download the Ontheradarhoops App – This is the best way to follow our schedule for Updates

• All schedule updates will be made exclusively through the On The Radar Hoops app.
• Screenshots, printouts, or external links will not reflect live changes.
• We strongly recommend checking the app frequently, including before, and during the event. 

Format Overview

All teams will play (3) showcase games. 

Forfeits & No-Shows

• If your team cannot make a scheduled game, you must notify us in advance.
• Failure to report will result in a loss of that game and may lead to additional games being removed to maintain schedule integrity.

Coaches Check-In

• All coaches must check in, in person before your team's first game.
• Check-in details:
  
  • Each team receives three (3) coaching bands.
  • No one may check in on another coach's behalf.
  • A valid photo ID is required.
  • Check-in will take place at the facility where your team plays its first game.
• Venue addresses are available in the OTRH app.

Admission Info

• $27.50 per day (ages 6 & under free)
• $50 Weekend passes available
• Cashless entry only – QR codes will be scanned at the door for digital payment

Game Rules & Regulations

• The top team listed in the app is the home team.
• National High School Federation rules will apply, with the following exceptions:

The home team provides the ball. 4th and 5th will play with a 28.5 ball. If neither team has that size, a 29.5 ball will be used. 6th-8th will use a 29.5 ball.

1. Each player is allowed six (6) fouls before disqualification.
2. Games consist of two (2) 16-minute stop-clock halves.
3. 1st Overtime: 2 minutes. 2nd Overtime: Sudden death (first to score wins).
4. Halftime: 2-minute rest period.
5. Timeouts: 2 full and 1 thirty-second timeout per game.
6. Warm-up: Minimum of 3 minutes between games.
7. Teams must arrive at least 45 minutes before game time. A 5-minute grace period applies before a forfeit is declared.
8. Teams must notify the Tournament Director in advance if unable to attend any scheduled games.
9. Bonus (1-and-1) begins on the 10th team foul – no double bonus.
10. A running clock will be used if a team is up by 20+ points in the second half. It will return to a stop clock if the lead drops below 15.
11. If a team is down by 20+ points in the final 2 minutes, the game will be ended.