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Boys High School Lightning Tryouts

Lightning Boys High School Tryouts will be held February 22nd and 23rd.  (You Only Attend One or the Other) For more than three decades, Lightning Basketball has been one of the most respected and successful youth basketball programs in the country. Our reputation has been built through consistent excellence, experienced coaching, and an unwavering commitment… Continue Reading

Super League Bulletin #7

SUPER LEAGUE COMMISSIONER’S BULLETIN #7 League Desk   First, I want to apologize for being two days late with this report. I am committed to providing you with a weekly update, and I wanted to take the extra time to ensure that this report is complete and fully reflects where we stand.   1. Winter… Continue Reading

Super League Commissioner’s Report #4

Thank you for the continued support and for the very positive response to this ongoing method of communication. We truly appreciate the engagement from coaches, players, and families across Super League. — 1. Scheduling Progress & February Break We continue to make substantial progress on scheduling the balance of the season. Our scheduling committee meets… Continue Reading

January 20th Boys Lightning Tryouts

Basketball is the most popular sport in the United States—and for good reason. It teaches confidence, toughness, teamwork, and leadership. Our program is among the most successful in the country and certainly the most accomplished in the area. Lightning teams compete by invitation in elite leagues and events such as Select 40, Hoop Group, UA… Continue Reading

THANK YOU for January 3rd Tournament

To all coaches, players, parents, referees, spectators, and tournament staff, Thank you for being part of our one-day AAU event on Saturday, January 3rd at the Rising Stars Complex and Nassau Community College. Because of you, it was a strong, well-run local event and a great day of basketball for everyone involved. Congratulations to the… Continue Reading

Winter Tournament January 3rd, 2026

Register Now! Special January Tournament Series Inspired by the NBA’s Mid-Season Format We are excited to introduce a new competitive feature this winter. Much like the NBA has added a tournament within its regular season, Island Garden will now offer winter tournaments embedded within the broader Super League format. These provide teams with more variety,… Continue Reading

Super League 2025-2026

OUR 31st YEAR of Outstanding Basketball REGISTER HERE! To read MORE about the league, click and download the full brochure HERE Now in our thirty-first season, the Island Garden Super League has evolved into one of the most successful youth basketball leagues in the country. We are the TOP basketball league in the New York… Continue Reading

25 Years of
Lightning AAU Basketball

Lightning Basketball is an independent nonprofit that was founded in 1992 to offer young athletes in the New York City metropolitan area an opportunity to work with top coaching staff, compete in the highest-level tournaments, and improve their athletic skills to prepare them to play both high school and college-level basketball.

Constantly Getting Better

AN UPDATE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING AROUND ISLAND GARDEN, SUPER LEAGUE, LIGHTNING AND NY AAU

Our Facility and History

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Sponsors & Affiliates

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