EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT TITLE: 2026 She Got Buckets North America Asian Women’s Basketball Tournament

DATE: OCTOBER 3-4, 2026

TIME: SAT (9AM - 7PM EST); SUN (9AM - 4PM EST), Time TBD

DIVISIONS: ELITE and RISING STAR

CASH PRIZE 🔥: $1000 for ELITE CHAMPION and $500 for RISING STAR CHAMPION

KEY DEADLINES

• July 18, 2026: Early Bird Registration Deadline (11:59PM EST)

• August 15, 2026: Regular Registration Deadline (11:59PM EST)

• August 29, 2026 8PM EST: Tournament Group Draw & Zoom Q&A (Recommend; Optional Participation)

  • Free Agent Virtual Tryout at 8:15PM PST: Meet your future teammates!

  • https://meet.google.com/bxh-eywj-qai

• August 29, 2026 : SGB will release Participated Team, Event Schedule, Restaurants information

• September 26, 2026: Player Waiver Deadline; Last chance to adjust your Roster

• October 3, 2026: TOURNAMENT DAY!

• October 4, 2026: TOURNAMENT Day 2 Schedule will be released at 7:30PM ET

• October 10, 2026: SGB will return Team deposit through Stripe

• October 10, 2026: SGB will share Event Day Photos, YouTube Videos and Final Player Emails no later than February 14. We typically have the YouTube game video uploaded in real-time.

TOURNAMENT RULEBOOK

• RULES BASIS: Modified NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules.

• FORMAT: Four 10-minute quarters. 2 minutes per overtime (OT).

• GAME CLOCK: Running clock except stop clock for the last 15 seconds of Q1, Q2, and Q3, the last 2:00 of Q4, and all OT periods.

• SHOT CLOCK: 30 seconds. No 20-second reset.

• BREAKS: Quarter break: 1 minute; Halftime: 3 minutes. SGB may shorten breaks due to significant delays.

• POSSESSION: Q1 and every OT begin with a jump ball. Q2, Q3, and Q4 begin with alternating possession. 

• TIMEOUTS: Two 60-second timeouts per half. No first-half carryover. Unused second-half timeouts carry into OT; each OT adds one timeout.

• BONUS: Two free throws beginning with the 5th team foul of each quarter. No 1-and-1. Q4 team fouls carry into OT.

• GAME START / DELAY: A team needs 4 eligible, checked-in, properly uniformed players to start. Any team-caused delay results in 1 point to the opponent per complete minute of delay. See below for delay and forfeit procedures.

• COACH’S CHALLENGE: One per team. Applies only to defined table-record/table-operation errors; referee judgment calls are not challengeable. No timeout is required to initiate. See below for scope, evidence, and penalties.

• OFFICIAL JERSEY POLICY: Players must comply with the SGB jersey/uniform requirements. Non-compliance may result in ineligibility until corrected, an administrative fee, an Administrative Technical, and/or delay points. See below for details.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FORMAT

TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS

• The Regional Tournament consists of two competitive divisions:

  • Elite Division: 4 teams

  • Rising Star Division: 8 teams

• Teams shall compete only within their registered division throughout the tournament.

1. Elite Division Group Stage

• Round-Robin Play.

  • The four Elite Division teams shall compete in a single round-robin format, with each team playing every other team once.

• Determination of Rankings.

  • Teams shall be ranked from E1 through E4 based on their group-stage results. In the event of a tie in win-loss record, the tiebreaker rules in Section 4 shall apply.

2. Elite Division Knockout Stage

• Semifinals.

  •  E1 vs E4

  •  E2 vs E3

• Placement Matches.

  •  Semifinal winners shall advance to the Elite Championship Game, while semifinal losers shall compete for 3rd and 4th place.

• Final Elite Division rankings shall be determined as 1st through 4th place.

3. Rising Star Division Group Stage

• Group Assignment and Round-Robin Play.

  • The eight Rising Star teams shall be assigned to Group A and Group B, with four teams in each group. Teams shall compete in round-robin play within their respective groups, with each team playing every other team in its group once.

• Determination of Group Rankings.

  • Teams shall be ranked A1 through A4 and B1 through B4 based on the number of games won during group play. In the event of a tie, the tiebreaker rules in Section 5 shall apply.

4. Rising Star Division Placement Stage

• Cross-Group Matchups.

  • A1 vs B2; B1 vs A2

  • A3 vs B4; B3 vs A4

• Final Placement Matches.

  • Winners of the A1/B2 and B1/A2 matchups shall advance to the Rising Star Championship Game, while the losing teams shall compete for 3rd and 4th place.

  • Winners of the A3/B4 and B3/A4 matchups shall compete for 5th and 6th place, while the losing teams shall compete for 7th and 8th place.

• Final Rising Star Division rankings shall be determined as 1st through 8th place.

5. Group-Stage Tiebreaker Rules

• Two-Team Tie.

  • If two teams finish with the same number of wins, the winner of the head-to-head matchup between those two teams shall receive the higher ranking.

• Three-Team or Multi-Team Tie.

  • If three or more teams finish with the same number of wins, rankings shall first be determined by point differential calculated only from games played among the tied teams.

  • Point differential is calculated as points scored minus points allowed. For example, a 60–50 win results in a +10 point differential, while a 50–60 loss results in a −10 point differential.

  • For tiebreaker purposes, point differential shall be capped at +15 / −15 per game. For example, a 72–50 win has an actual margin of 22 points but counts as +15.

• If teams remain tied after point differential is applied, rankings shall be determined by total points scored in games among the tied teams, followed by a coin toss if necessary.

SATURDAY ASYNCHRONIZED SKILL CHALLENGE

Saturday, October 3 · [12:00-1:15PM & 15:45-17:00 ] · Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center Court 3

You don't need to be on a team to compete. Between games, or even if you have no game at all, drop by the Skill Challenge area and go after some SGB prizes. Four challenges, one leaderboard each, and your best score counts.

How It Works

• Open to ALL players, whether or not you have a game that day

• Pick any challenge, any time during the challenge window

• 3 attempts per challenge, and your best score counts

• The winner of each challenge takes home an SGB prize

1. 3-PT Shooting Challenge

• 60 Seconds · 2 Basketballs

• Make as many 3-pointers as you can in 1 minute.

• Bring 1 partner to rebound and pass

• 2 basketballs are in play

• All shots must be taken from behind the 3-point line

• 1 point per made shot

• Highest score wins

2. Half-Court Jackpot

3 Shots Per Attempt

Step up to half court and go for the Jackpot.z

• Each attempt includes 3 half-court shots

• All shots must be taken from behind the half-court line

• 1 point per made shot

• Highest score wins

3. Team Skills Challenge

3 Players · 45 Seconds

Build a team of three and complete all three skills in order within 45 seconds.

Player 1: Ball Handling
Dribble from the baseline to the 3-point line using continuous between-the-legs dribbles.

• Complete it without losing control: +3 points

• Lose control of the ball: 0 points

• Then pass to Player 2

Player 2: Shooting
Take 3 shots from anywhere outside the paint. Each one can be a 2 or a 3.

• Made 3-pointer: +3 points

• Made 2-pointer: +2 points

• Miss: 0 points

• Then pass to Player 3

Player 3: Finishing
Attempt 2 layups, 1 left-hand and 1 right-hand.

• Each made layup: +2 points

• Miss: 0 points

Scoring

• Maximum score: 16 points (Ball Handling up to 3 · Shooting up to 9 · Finishing up to 4)

• When the 45 seconds run out, the challenge stops and every point already earned counts

• Each player can compete up to 3 times, and switching teammates still counts toward that limit

• The team's best attempt counts

• Tiebreaker: the faster completion time wins

4. Move Chain Challenge

Copy it. Make it. Stay on.

Copy the previous player's move and make the shot. If you succeed, you stay on and create the next move.

• The first player creates a move and makes the shot

• The next player must copy that move and make the shot

• Make it → you stay on the court and create a new move for the next challenger

• Miss the shot or fail to complete the move → your run ends and a new challenger steps in

• Each player can take part up to 3 times, and your best streak counts

• Most consecutive successful moves wins

Leaderboards & Prizes

• Each challenge has its own leaderboard, and the top score on each one wins an SGB prize.

3 attempts. Beat your score. Climb the leaderboard.

SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENT

Program

1. Welcome, with an introduction to this year's theme, "Say Her Name"

2. Remarks from She Got Buckets, Rockland County Tourism and the Rockland County Executive's Office

3. Special guest KJ Ran takes the mic

4. Awards: Top Scorer, A Team and the Saturday Skill Challenge champions, with a group photo after each

5. Card draw: KJ and the Top Scorer each draw two cards to build their teams

6. KJ Combined Skill Challenge

7. Winning team announced: KJ presents the signed jerseys, followed by a group photo

KJ Combined Skill Challenge

2 Teams · 3 Players Each · 2 Minutes

Two teams race at the same time, one on each half of the court. The team with the higher score wins KJ-autographed jerseys.

How Teams Are Formed

• Captains: KJ Ran and the Saturday Top Scorer

• Each captain draws two cards from the question box

• The host reads each "Her name is…" answer aloud, along with the name of the player who wrote it

• Those two players join that captain's team

The Sequence

Three players take turns performing the three movements, high-fiving the next teammate to tag them in.

1. Layup: 1 point. Get your own rebound.

2. Mid-range jumper: 2 points. Dribble behind the back to the free-throw line, then shoot from the elbow. A teammate rebounds while you are running to your favorite 3 points spot. 

3. Catch-and-shoot three: 3 points. Catch the ball from your teammates and take that shot! 

Scoring

• Up to 6 points per player, 18 points per team

• The clock starts on the whistle and counts down from 2:00

• A shot released before the final whistle counts if it goes in

• If a team completes all 9 shots before time runs out, its score is locked

• If time expires first, the team keeps the points already made

• Tiebreaker: each captain takes one three-pointer from the top of the arc. If one makes it and the other misses, her team wins. If both make it or both miss, they go again.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

REGULAR TEAM REGISTRATION (Registration Closed)

• Early Bird Registration Fee: $650; Regular Registration Fee: $750

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (Emerging Tournament - Oct 3)

• No team? No problem — Emerging 5v5 is open for individual registration. SGB places you on a team, 2 games guaranteed.

• Part of North American Asian Women's Sports Experience Day — Skills Challenges also open that day, drop in anytime, no sign-up needed.

• $10 per game + fee (register here)

DON'T HAVE A TEAM BUT WANT TO PLAY? JOIN AS A FREE AGENT!

• Please fill this Free Agent Information sheet as soon as possible (we will close the free agent pool before the Tournament Group Draw)

• Your Height, Previous Experience, and Location will be  shown in the Free Agent Tab.

• Join Free Agent Virtual Tryout (we only host one virtual tryout). There is no alternative tryout even if you don't have time. If you cannot join the tryout, you may ask a friend to speak on your behalf.

  • Free Agent virtual tryout is usually hosted 15min after the Tournament Group Draw, check each tournament's page for information

CAPTAINS, IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO ADD A FREE AGENT...

• Join Free Agent Virtual Tryout to meet free agents: 15min after the Group Draw & Zoom Q&A

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY (Click Below to See Details)

• Each player must be at least 25% Asian (i.e., at least one grandparent must be 100% Asian).

• For eligibility concerns, you may email info@shegotbuckets.org anonymously with jersey number + team name before 1PM on Saturday (Day 1 of the tournament)

HOTEL, FOOD AND PARKING INFORMATION

HOTEL INFORMATION (GROUP DISCOUNT)

• This year, we are excited to collaborate with CROWNE PLAZA® | SUFFERN-MAHWAH. We were able to secured a $189/room discount rate for the tournament. Below are the booking links.

  • Important Note regarding the booking link: When Players click on the link they will need to change the arrival and departure dates, once they do that for ( October 2nd- 4th) the negotiated rate will appear. If guests are trying to book for say October 1st the rate will not appear, let us know if you think you may have earlier arrivals and we can add some rooms in.

  • Guests can start to make reservations by either calling 845-357-4800 and referencing the She Got Buckets Group or using the link here. 

PARKING INFORMATION

• Parking will be free and available at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Center

WHAT TO EAT ON GAME DAY?

• We are working with local restaurants for some good recommendation.