Adidas Earn Your Stripes Circuit 2026–2027 SeasonOfficial Adidas Earn Your Stripes Circuit program competing against the top travel teams in the nation — built on development, reps, exposure, and a family culture.
Playing Utah AAU basketball for Utah Prime on the Adidas Gold 3SGB circuit puts our athletes in the gyms that matter — in front of the coaches who make decisions.
NCAA Live Period Exposure
Compete at NCAA Certified Live events in front of D1, D2, D3 and NAIA college coaches.
Pathway to 3SSB
Performance on the Adidas Earn Your Stripes circuit creates a direct pathway to Adidas 3SSB Championship bids.
Official Adidas Gear
Custom shoes, uniforms, backpacks and warmups — every rostered player, every season.
Official Adidas gear package
Every rostered athlete is outfitted head-to-toe in official Adidas team apparel — the same kit worn across the 3SGB circuit.
- Home & away reversible uniforms
- Warm-up jacket & pants
- Team backpack
- Shooting shirts & practice gear
Four comp basketball age groups, one standard. Pick an age group to see the coach, practice schedule and travel expectations.
Utah Prime 14U
Key circuit stops, NCAA Certified Live Periods and showcases on this season's calendar.
- Mar25Tournament
Battlegrounds March Madness
Mar 25 – Mar 27, 2027 Farmington, UTPrep tournament for Adidas EYS Circuit
Teams: All teams Add to calendar - Apr9Circuit Stop Key event
Adidas Earn Your Stripes-Session I
Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027 Ladera, CAOpening circuit session of the season.
Teams: 15U, 16U, 17U Add to calendar - Apr16Showcase Key event
Utah Club Showcase
Apr 16 – Apr 18, 2027 Utah County, UTBattle of the Brands Showcasing Utahs Top Talent
Teams: 12U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U Add to calendar - Apr30Tournament Key event
Adidas Earn Your Stripes Open Qualifier
Apr 30 – May 2, 2027 Las Vegas, NVOpen Qualifier for the Top West Coast programs
Teams: 12U, 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U Add to calendar - May14NCAA Live Period Key event
Adidas Earn Your Stripes-Session II
May 14 – May 16, 2027 Omaha, NEThe biggest recruiting window of the summer.
Teams: 15U, 16U, 17U Add to calendar - Jul8NCAA Live Period Key event
Adidas Earn Your Stripes West Championship
Jul 8 – Jul 11, 2027 Ladera, CASeason finale and championship bids.
Teams: 15U, 16U, 17U Add to calendar - Jul15NCAA Live Period Key event
Adidas 3SSB Championship
Jul 15 – Jul 18, 2027 Rock Hill, SCTeams: Qualifying Teams Add to calendar
Dominant Qualifying Record
Our 17U program has posted an extraordinary 34-2 record in qualifying games on the Adidas Gold Circuit over the last 3 years
Defensive Standards
Utah Prime ranks Top 3 in overall team defense(pts allowed) across the entire Adidas Gold West platform, reflecting out high motor, discipline, and commitment to defense.
Prep Hoops Space City Collision
Adidas Gold West Championship
Lost the final by two in a game that went down to the last possession.
Mountain West Spring Tipoff
Dominant defensive showing — held opponents under 40 ppg.
The Stage: Encore
G365 High Desert Showdown
Adidas 3Stripes Gold West Session III
The Stage: Spring Live
Vegas Elite Invitational
Idaho Prep
Former collegiate players, high school varsity head coaches and certified trainers — invested in every athlete.
Kevin Lucas
Coach Kevin is an assistant coach at Summit Academy, known for high-IQ, unselfish team basketball and elite player development. He coached at BYU and Utah Valley University learning under Dave Rose, Mark Pope, and Mark Madsen.
Josh Perkins
Josh Perkins has coaching experience with experience at the collegiate, high school, and youth levels and has helped over 100 players advance to college basketball in the past five years, including 17 NCAA Division I players.
Jace Tavita
Jace Tavita leads the boys basketball program at Summit Academy High School A standout at Brighton High School, University of Utah, and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. He brings that top-tier playing experience and leadership directly to Prime.
Nate Crandall
Nate has coached for three decades, including five years as a head varsity coach, and has been part of four state championship teams. Specializing in Psychology, he brings sport and performance psychology into every practice and game.
Jacob Reimer
Coach Jacob “Buddha” Reimer began his coaching experience 10 years ago as a boys varsity assistant at Mountain View High. He emphasizes team first basketball while also developing his players for the next level.
Alrek Greenhalgh
Coach Alrek “Rek” focuses on developing basketball fundamentals, confidence, and the physical and mental side of the game. He believes in pushing athletes to work hard, trust themselves.
Drake Allen
Drake Allen has played at every level. Starting at Snow College, and finished his collegiate career at Utah St. Drake now plays for the Motor City Cruise NBA G-League.
Jimmy Henry-Dempster
Coach Jimmy is an assistant coach at Salt Lake Community College. Before SLCC, he coached at several college programs in the state of Utah including Westminster University, Snow College, Utah Valley University and BYU.
More than a travel team.
What separates Utah Prime from rec leagues and unsponsored AAU teams: a real development plan and support that continues off the court.
Core values
Skill Development
Individual growth plans, weekly skill work and measurable progress.
High-IQ Team Basketball
Spacing, reads and unselfish play that translate at the next level.
Sportsmanship
We compete hard and represent our families and community with class.
Compete
Competing isn't just about winning—it's about giving our absolute best and pushing ourselves and our teammates to reach their full potential.
Off-court support
Recruiting Guidance
One-on-one planning with families and direct relationships with college staffs.
Film Distribution
Game film and highlight reels delivered to coaches who are recruiting your position.
Social Showcase
Player spotlights and highlight clips across our social channels.
Former Utah Prime AAU basketball athletes competing at the next level.
“I highly recommend Utah Prime Basketball to any family looking for a program that puts its players first. Coach Allen is the kind of coach and director every parent hopes to find, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he has done for Cooper and our family.”
Straight answers about fees, practices, travel and recruiting.
Club fees cover the full Adidas gear package, coaching, practice facility rental, tournament entry fees and film. Travel, lodging and meals for out-of-state events are the family's responsibility — we negotiate team hotel rates to keep costs down.
Questions about tryouts, teams or recruiting? Reach out to our directors and coaches.