πŸ€ THE 215 LEAGUE

Powered by The Best Athletic Association

A New Era of Summer Basketball Starts in 2026

After 12 years of running elite College and High School Summer leagues, The Best Athletic Association (Best Assoc) is proud to announce a major expansion.

Welcome to the next level of competition.

Congratulations  

Congrats to Anthony Pannell, Jr. John Bartram HS Class of 2026 on his first Division 1 offer!

Lets go champ!

#BRAVES4LIFE

THE 215 LEAGUE


Built for players. Built for the city. Built to raise the standard.

πŸ”” OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT


The Best Athletic Association is officially expanding.
After more than a decade of successful summer leagues, we are launching THE 215 LEAGUE β€” a premier summer basketball league designed to showcase top talent across the region.
Summer 2026 marks the beginning of a North & South Division format, with championship games hosted at a central location.

This is more than a league.
This is a movement.

πŸ† LEAGUE FORMAT – SUMMER 2026

πŸ”Ή NORTH DIVISION


Primary Location:
The Lenfest Center
3890 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Secondary Location:
To Be Determined
Playoff format to be announced.

πŸ”Ή SOUTH DIVISION


Location:
Nothing But Net (NBN)
4101 Newport Gap Pike
Hockessin, DE 19808

🎯 WHAT MAKES THE 215 LEAGUE DIFFERENT


β€’ Elite summer competition
β€’ College & high-level high school talent
β€’ Structured divisions for competitive balance
β€’ Championship atmosphere
β€’ Trusted leadership with 12+ years of experience
If you’re in the gym, you’ll feel the difference.

πŸ“ž CONTACT INFORMATION


For league inquiries, team registration, or partnerships:
Jon β€œZub” Ownes
Executive Director
πŸ“± 484-802-5036
Ernest Pearsall
Director of Operations
πŸ“± 267-505-6709

πŸ™ THANK YOU



Thank you to the players, coaches, families, and supporters who have made Best Assoc what it is today.
THE 215 LEAGUE is the next chapter β€” and it’s just getting started.