October 11, 18, 25 and November 1

5th – 12th grade boys participants are guaranteed a minimum of 7 games played over 4 weeks, concluding with a single elimination tournament during week 4. 

• All registrations are completed on an individual basis. The #PCBXLeague will feature 5th/6th Grade, 7th/8th Grade and High School Division levels.

• Costs: Early Bird Special: $155. Regular Fee: $165. (Other family discounts are available). A waiting list will be utilized once all spots are filled.

• Participants will receive a full custom game uniform to keep to be worn for all league contests. Last names will be on the back of the jersey.

• Rules: All games will be two 20 minute (running clock) halves. Clock will stop during the last minute of the game. One 30 sec time out is allowed per half as well as one floating full timeout. A three minute break at the half will be utilized. First overtime is 2 minutes. Second overtime is immediate sudden death with a tipoff (first basket wins). All games will be played on 10 feet goals. 5th & 6th grade will use a 28.5″ basketball. 7th – 12th grade will use a 29.5″ basketball. Player and fan/parents conduct will be strictly enforced. Fighting results in an immediate dismissal from the X-League without refund. Pocket City Basketball will not be responsible for forfeits. 4 on 4 play is allowed.

• The Fall X-League will observe all IHSAA guidelines. No more than three players from the same high school will be placed on the same league team (rule does not apply to Elementary and Junior High participants). Typically, no more than ten players will be on the majority of league teams. All teams are balanced out for competitive play by the school ball coaches, Pocket City Basketball staff and other regional basketball coaches and scouts. School teams and school feeder teams are allowed to play as a team. Travel teams are not allowed to play as a team. All players must feed into the same High School for full team entries. Pre-Assembled teams, please email roster to pocketcitybball@gmail.com.

• Spectators will be charged a $10 admission fee each week. Children 12 and under receive free entry. Pass outs will be available. Coaches, referees, media members and volunteer scoreboard/scoresheet operators will receive free admission upon signing in.

• Collegiate Exposure: Division III, NAIA and Junior Colleges will be invited to be in attendance for the High School division levels. NCAA rules may prevent Division I/II head coaches from attending during this period.
• Various scouting services will be in attendance for the High School division levels. An updated list of confirmed services will be updated periodically.

Pre-Assembled Team Requirements

Pocket City Basketball Fall X-League

Teams wishing to participate as a pre-assembled team in the Pocket City Basketball Fall X-League must meet the following requirements:

• A limited number of pre-assembled team entries will be accepted. Team spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed.
• Each team must have a designated head coach who will serve as the primary point of contact with Pocket City Basketball.
• All players on the roster must attend schools that feed directly into the same high school. This policy helps preserve community-based teams while maintaining the developmental and competitive integrity of the league.
• Teams must have a minimum roster of eight (8) registered players to be eligible to compete as a pre-assembled team.
• Each player must register individually through the official Pocket City Basketball registration system.
• Once players have completed their individual registrations, the team’s head coach must email the official team roster to Pocket City Basketball at pocketcitybasketball@gmail.com. The roster should include each player’s name and school.
• Pocket City Basketball reserves the right to verify roster eligibility and make final decisions regarding team approval.

Please Note: Teams that do not meet the above requirements, or players not included on an approved pre-assembled roster, may be placed into the league’s individual player draft pool. Approval as a pre-assembled team is not guaranteed until all requirements have been satisfied and confirmed by Pocket City Basketball.